Amanzoe vs Baur au Lac
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Baur au Lac has more dining venues, while Baur au Lac lists more room categories, while Baur au Lac lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Amanzoe | Baur au Lac |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2012 | 1844 |
| Rooms | 38 | 119 rooms and suites, including 27 Junior Suites and 18 suites |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | — |
Dining
| Metric | Amanzoe | Baur au Lac |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanzoe | Baur au Lac |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 8 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 6 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanzoe | Baur au Lac |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 7 |
Good to Know
Amanzoe
- The hilltop Acropolis retreat features 38 pool pavilions, 3 beach cabanas, and private villas in the Peloponnese, designed by Ed Tuttle.
- Includes a private Beach Club with 4 pools in a secluded bay, a 2,850-sq-m Aman Spa, and 4 distinct restaurants.
- Located 2.5 hours by private car from Athens International Airport (ATH) or 25 minutes by private helicopter charter.
Baur au Lac
- Check-in begins at 15:00 and checkout is by 12:00; exceptions require advance agreement.
- There is no hotel pool or traditional spa. The gym runs daily from 06:30–22:00.
- Pavillon has been replaced by Marguita; Baur’s Brasserie and Marguita have separate October closure dates.
- Dogs cannot enter indoor restaurants or Baur’s Bar; Marguita’s terrace is the published exception.
Summary
Baur au Lac has more dining venues, while Baur au Lac lists more room categories, while Baur au Lac lists more spa facilities.