Aman is the ultra-luxury minimalist chain that started with Amanpuri in Phuket in 1988. The house style is architectural stillness, whisper-quiet service and a small footprint. Rates run $1,200 to $10,000+ per night. The community around the brand (Amanjunkies) is real. The chain is now 34 properties across 20 countries, majority-owned by DoCoMo since 2014, expanded aggressively into Aman Tokyo (2014), Aman Kyoto (2019) and Aman New York (2022).
The eight flagship properties
Amanpuri (Phuket, the original). Amangiri (Utah canyon). Aman Tokyo (Otemachi tower). Aman New York (Crown Building). Aman Venice (Palazzo Papadopoli). Amanoi (Vietnam). Amanjena (Marrakech). Amanjiwo (Borobudur).
Aman vs Six Senses
Aman is minimalist architecture and stillness. Six Senses is biophilic design and wellness. Aman is $2,000 to $10,000 per night. Six Senses is $700 to $4,500. For a first ultra-luxury booking, Aman if you want architectural quietness; Six Senses if you want wellness as the anchor.