Aman Tokyo vs Angama Mara
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Angama Mara scores 9.7. Angama Mara 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 | Aman Tokyo | Angama Mara |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.7 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.7 |
| Category | City | Safari |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 2015 |
| From | $1,100/night | $1,950/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 30 tented suites in two camps |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Angama Mara |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Angama Mara |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Angama Mara |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 5 | 4 |
Good to Know
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.
Angama Mara
- All-inclusive safari rates include twice-daily game drives, all gourmet meals, and premier cellar beverages.
- Pack neutral khaki, beige, and olive clothing for open-vehicle game drives and bush walks.
- Direct bush airstrip charter flights can be coordinated directly with the lodge hospitality team.
Summary
Angama Mara 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.