Aman Tokyo vs Ballynahinch Castle Hotel
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 | Ballynahinch Castle Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1754 |
| Rooms | 84 | 48 |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Historic Martin Estate / de Blacam and Meagher |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Ballynahinch Castle Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Ballynahinch Castle Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Ballynahinch Castle Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Ballynahinch Castle Hotel
- The estate features 48 rooms and suites set within 700 private acres of Connemara woodland on the Ballynahinch River.
- Includes private salmon and sea trout fly-fishing beats, The Owenmore Restaurant, and Fisherman’s Pub with peat fires.
- Located in Recess, Connemara, a 75-minute drive from Galway City and 2 hours from Shannon Airport (SNN).
Summary
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.

