Aman Tokyo vs Auberge du Soleil
Aman vs Auberge Resorts Collection — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Auberge du Soleil scores 9.6. Auberge du Soleil 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 | Auberge du Soleil |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.5 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.7 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| Category | City | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1981 |
| From | $1,100/night | $1,500/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 50 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Sandy Walker |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Auberge du Soleil |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Auberge du Soleil |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Auberge du Soleil |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Auberge du Soleil
- Book restaurant reservations and spa treatments well in advance, particularly for peak weekend evenings.
- Auberge properties emphasize bespoke local experiences—consult the concierge team two weeks before arrival.
- Confirm room layout and terrace orientation when booking to ensure your preferred landscape vista.
Summary
Auberge du Soleil 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.