Aman Tokyo vs Banwa Private Island Palawan
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 | Banwa Private Island Palawan |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 2019 |
| Rooms | 84 | 6 |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Contemporary Tropical Private Island Architecture / Eco-Luxury Villa Design |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Banwa Private Island Palawan |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Banwa Private Island Palawan |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Banwa Private Island Palawan |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Banwa Private Island Palawan
- The 6-villa all-pool private island sits in the Sulu Sea in Palawan, Philippines, Banwa.
- Accommodates maximum 22 guests; includes 9-hole golf course, dive center, spa, and organic farm.
- Accessible via a 10-minute helicopter flight from San Vicente Airport or 2 hours by seaplane from Manila (MNL).
Summary
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.