Alvear Palace Hotel Recoleta vs Aman Tokyo
Independent vs Aman — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Alvear Palace Hotel Recoleta | Aman Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1932 (Rafael De Miero) | 2014 |
| Rooms | 192 | 84 |
| Architect | Estanislao Pirovano & Valentin Brodsky / French Belle Époque Palace | Kerry Hill Architects |
Dining
| Metric | Alvear Palace Hotel Recoleta | Aman Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 3 |
Rooms
| Metric | Alvear Palace Hotel Recoleta | Aman Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Alvear Palace Hotel Recoleta | Aman Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Alvear Palace Hotel Recoleta
- The 192-room 1932 French Belle Époque palace sits on Avenida Alvear in Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Leading Hotels.
- Includes Alvear Grill, L’Orangerie high tea, Alvear Roof Bar, 11th-floor pool, and butler service.
- Located on Avenida Alvear, a 35-minute drive from Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) or 15 mins from Aeroparque (AEP).
Aman Tokyo
- The hotel occupies the top 6 floors (levels 33–38) of the Otemachi Tower, designed by Kerry Hill.
- Features a 2,500-sq-m Aman Spa with 30m black basalt pool, traditional onsen baths, and Musashi sushi counter.
- Directly connected to Otemachi subway station (5 subway lines) and a 10-minute walk from Tokyo Station.
Summary
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.

