Amanzoe vs Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanzoe scores 9.3 overall; Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway scores 9.8. Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway scores higher on our rubric.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanzoe | Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 9.8 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.8 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.7 |
| Value | 7.9 | 8.7 |
| Category | Beach | Ski |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2012 | 1916 (rebuilt 2007) |
| From | $1,600/night | €1,200/night |
| Rooms | 53 (38 pavilions, 3 beach pavilions, 12 villas) | 162 rooms and suites across two luxury hotels |
| Architect | Edward Tuttle with Marios Angelopoulos | Dietmar Mueller-Elmau |
Dining
| Metric | Amanzoe | Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanzoe | Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanzoe | Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway
- Private boat, vintage town car, or helicopter transfers can be arranged directly via the head concierge.
- Book signature Michelin dining and private lake excursions well in advance of peak season arrival.
- Traditional evening dress codes may apply in historic dining rooms.
Summary
Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway scores higher on our rubric.