Aman Tokyo vs &Beyond Mnemba Island
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | &Beyond Mnemba Island |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1998 |
| Rooms | 84 | 12 |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Nicholas Plewman / Fox Browne |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | &Beyond Mnemba Island |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 1 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | &Beyond Mnemba Island |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 0 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | &Beyond Mnemba Island |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
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.
&Beyond Mnemba Island
- The island features only 12 rustic-luxe bandas accommodating up to 24 guests across a 1.5 km private coral island.
- Includes two complimentary scuba dives per day for certified divers, all snorkeling, water sports, fine dining, and drinks.
- Access requires an overland drive from Zanzibar airport (approx. 90 min) followed by a 15-minute boat transfer (wading into the water is standard).
Summary
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.