Aman Tokyo vs Arctic Bath
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Arctic Bath has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories, while Arctic Bath lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Arctic Bath |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | — |
| Rooms | 84 | 12 cabins: 6 Water Cabins, 3 Land Suite Cabins and 3 Land Family Cabins |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | — |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Arctic Bath |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 9 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Arctic Bath |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Arctic Bath |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 5 |
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.
Arctic Bath
- Reception operates 08:00–22:00 daily, with an overnight emergency number for guests. Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is 11:00.
- The hotel is cash-free. Pets are limited to designated cabins by prior arrangement and cannot enter the main building or restaurant.
- The English and Swedish accommodation-cancellation wording conflicts on both the partial-charge and full-charge deadlines; obtain the applicable terms in writing before confirming.
- Restaurant and activity cancellations inside 14 days incur the full charge. Spa-treatment cancellations inside 48 hours do the same, although a treatment can be transferred to a fellow traveller.
Summary
Arctic Bath has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories, while Arctic Bath lists more spa facilities.