Amanyara vs Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Aman vs Dorchester Collection — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Hôtel Plaza Athénée scores 9.0. Amanyara scores higher on our rubric, while Hôtel Plaza Athénée has more dining venues, while Hôtel Plaza Athénée lists more room categories, while Hôtel Plaza Athénée lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Hôtel Plaza Athénée |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Value | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | Opened on avenue Montaigne on 20 April 1913 |
| From | $1,800/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 208 rooms and suites: 114 rooms and 94 suites, according to the current official collection venue directory |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Hôtel Plaza Athénée |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 6 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Hôtel Plaza Athénée |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Hôtel Plaza Athénée |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 3 | 5 |
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.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
- The hotel participates in Dorchester Collection, which has no public portfolio-wide consumer points currency.
- Diamond Club is a travel-advisor programme, not a consumer loyalty tier. Benefits require an eligible advisor booking.
- Restaurant schedules, spa access, and seasonal outdoor facilities should be confirmed for the intended dates.
Summary
Amanyara scores higher on our rubric, while Hôtel Plaza Athénée has more dining venues, while Hôtel Plaza Athénée lists more room categories, while Hôtel Plaza Athénée lists more spa facilities.