AMAN NY

Decor is of course subjective but I don't think any property in the city is even close in terms of hard products. For 83 rooms/suites (actually all accommodations are called suites but I will only call proper living room and bedroom accommodations a suite).
By the looks of it, the entry room looks to be the best entry room I've seen to date for a city hotel. It almost reminds me of Cheval Blanc Randheli in the sense that if you're in an entry room, you wouldn't be upset about it. Entry room specs are the size of Jr. or full size suite for NY standards.
Having the terraces for al fresco dining and 20,000+ sqft of spa are something special for the NY market.

Not confirmed and speculating but it's possible (hope) that Aman may only allow hotel guests, residents or club members to enter property. Which means all the space, terrace dining, etc. are just for a small vol of people. Unlike Aman Tokyo. Maybe a lesson borrowed/learned?

Service: Obviously have no clue until I've stayed (will likely go for a week in Sep) but I'm managing mine and all my clients' expectations. AMAN NY could surprise to the upside on service but I know it's been problematic for many hotels to hire staff and even if that's not an issue, being brand new, it'll take a few months to iron out the kinks. But for anyone who's been to Aman Tokyo, I think this will be easy for you to adjust to (city Aman vs. a resort Aman). For those who have only been to Aman Resorts, don't except the same service experience. Though, if you compare apples to apples (NY hotel to NY hotel), probably still better than most NY hotels. But we shall see.

I've been eagerly waiting for AMAN NY to open. While the old Aman ethos are phasing out in some ways, there's still a lot I love about Aman and I'm pulling for AMAN NY.
Over the past couple years, I've said to many clients that if AMAN NY is remotely close to what their renderings look like, it'll be in a league of its own in NY. But I think I still like Aman Tokyo's pool better.
If they can get the service/operations down quickly (or in a few months), then this will be as beloved as Aman Tokyo has become. Maybe more so due to the exclusivity factor that Aman Tokyo lacks.

I'll report back after my stay. I'll have about 10+ sets of clients staying during the first few months of opening as well so will share summary of data/feedback.