Almanac Palais Vienna vs Aman Tokyo
Almanac Hotels vs Aman — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Almanac Palais Vienna scores 8.6 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 Palais Vienna | Aman Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 8.6 | 9.5 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| Service | 8.9 | 9.6 |
| Design | 8.7 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Value | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | Opened in March 2023 after the restoration of two 1870s palais buildings | 2014 |
| From | Rates on request | $1,100/night |
| Rooms | 111 rooms and suites, according to the current official hotel site | 84 |
| Architect | See property | Kerry Hill Architects |
Dining
| Metric | Almanac Palais Vienna | Aman Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 5 |
Rooms
| Metric | Almanac Palais Vienna | Aman Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 6 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 4 |
Spa
| Metric | Almanac Palais Vienna | Aman Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 5 |
Good to Know
Almanac Palais Vienna
- Setting: two connected 1870s palais buildings opposite Stadtpark on Vienna's Ringstrasse.
- 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.