Amanyara vs The Little Nell
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | The Little Nell |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Ski |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 1989 |
| Rooms | 38 | 92 |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Hagman Yaw / Champalimaud |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | The Little Nell |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | The Little Nell |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | The Little Nell |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanyara
- The retreat features 38 pavilions and 19 private villas bordering Northwest Point Marine National Park, designed by Jean-Michel Gathy.
- Features a 50-metre black volcanic rock pool, Nature Discovery Centre with resident marine biologist, and PADI dive center.
- Located 25 minutes from Providenciales International Airport (PLS) with private luxury SUV transfers.
The Little Nell
- The Forbes Five-Star hotel features 92 rooms and suites at the base of Aspen Mountain, designed by Hagman Yaw and Champalimaud.
- Aspen’s only ski-in/ski-out hotel; includes Element 47 (20,000-bottle cellar), Ajax Tavern, and dedicated Ski Concierge.
- Located in downtown Aspen, a 10-minute drive from Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) via complimentary house car.
Summary
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.

