Amanzoe vs Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanzoe scores 9.3 overall; Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt scores 9.7. Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt scores higher on our rubric, while Amanzoe lists more room categories.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanzoe | Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Value | 7.9 | 8.6 |
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2012 | 1854 |
| From | $1,600/night | €850/night |
| Rooms | 53 (38 pavilions, 3 beach pavilions, 12 villas) | 142 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Edward Tuttle with Marios Angelopoulos | Hippolyte Durand and Louis-Auguste Couvrechef (for Napoleon III & Empress Eugénie) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanzoe | Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanzoe | Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanzoe | Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanzoe
- The beach club and hillside pavilions are a genuine shuttle ride apart — factor that into how you plan your days.
- About 2.5 hours by car from Athens, or a shorter transfer via the resort's private helicopter option.
- Best May through October; many facilities scale back or close over winter.
Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
- Private yacht charters, helicopter transfers, and vintage town car pickups can be arranged directly via the head concierge.
- Book cliffside dining tables and private beach cabanas well ahead during peak summer months.
- Traditional evening dress codes may apply in historic dining rooms.
Summary
Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt scores higher on our rubric, while Amanzoe lists more room categories.