Amanyara vs Fairmont Château Laurier
Aman vs Fairmont Hotels & Resorts — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Fairmont Château Laurier scores 9.4. Fairmont Château Laurier scores higher on our rubric, while Fairmont Château Laurier lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Fairmont Château Laurier |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.5 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 9.3 |
| Value | 7.7 | 8.6 |
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 1912 |
| From | $1,800/night | CAD 450/night |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 429 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Ross and MacFarlane / Bradford Gilbert |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Fairmont Château Laurier |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Fairmont Château Laurier |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Fairmont Château Laurier |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 3 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanyara
- The resort faces a protected marine reserve, not Grace Bay — it's quieter and more remote than most Providenciales hotels, which is either the appeal or the drawback depending on what you want.
- About 20 minutes from Providenciales International Airport.
- Snorkelling directly off the property's reef is genuinely good, not just a marketing claim — the reserve status protects it.
Fairmont Château Laurier
- Fairmont Gold rooms offer an elevated boutique hotel-within-a-hotel experience with a private lounge and dedicated concierge.
- Book afternoon tea and signature dinner tables well in advance of arrival.
- Winter guests should confirm private ski storage or winter festival tour arrangements upon booking.
Summary
Fairmont Château Laurier scores higher on our rubric, while Fairmont Château Laurier lists more spa facilities.