Almanac Barcelona vs Aman Tokyo
Almanac Hotels vs Aman — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Almanac Barcelona scores 8.7 overall; Aman Tokyo scores 9.5. Aman Tokyo scores higher on our rubric, while Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories, while Aman Tokyo lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Almanac Barcelona | Aman Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 8.7 | 9.5 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| Service | 9.0 | 9.6 |
| Design | 8.8 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 8.6 | 9.0 |
| Value | 7.4 | 7.8 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | Opened in autumn 2017 as the first Almanac hotel | 2014 |
| From | Rates on request | $1,100/night |
| Rooms | 91 rooms and suites, according to the current official booking directory | 84 |
| Architect | See property | Kerry Hill Architects |
Dining
| Metric | Almanac Barcelona | Aman Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 5 |
Rooms
| Metric | Almanac Barcelona | Aman Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 6 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 4 |
Spa
| Metric | Almanac Barcelona | Aman Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 5 |
Good to Know
Almanac Barcelona
- Setting: Gran Via at Pau Claris in the Eixample, one block from Passeig de Gracia.
- Eligible stays participate in GHA DISCOVERY, including DISCOVERY Dollars and tier recognition.
- Seasonal openings, restaurant schedules and spa access should be confirmed for the intended dates.
Aman Tokyo
- Musashi by Aman is the hardest reservation in the hotel by far — request it when you book your room, not after arrival, given how few counter seats it holds each night.
- Aman Tokyo shares its Kerry Hill design lineage with Aman Kyoto and Amanpuri; guests who know either property will recognise the material language immediately.
- Otemachi is a business district that empties out on weekends and after dark — quiet in a way that suits the hotel's register, but plan an evening in Ginza (a five-minute taxi) if you want street-level energy.
- The onsen-style spa pool is naturally lit and genuinely rare for central Tokyo — worth booking a treatment around daylight hours rather than in the evening.
Summary
Aman Tokyo scores higher on our rubric, while Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories, while Aman Tokyo lists more spa facilities.