Aman Tokyo vs Banyan Tree AlUla
Aman vs Banyan Tree — 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 | Banyan Tree AlUla |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Desert |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 2022 |
| Rooms | 84 | 47 |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | AW2 Architecture / Nomadic Desert Tented Villa Design |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Banyan Tree AlUla |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Banyan Tree AlUla |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Banyan Tree AlUla |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Banyan Tree AlUla
- The 47-villa all-pool tented resort sits in Ashar Valley in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Banyan Tree (opened 2022).
- Includes Saffron Thai restaurant, rock-hewn swimming pool, Banyan Tree Spa, and 15-min drive to Hegra.
- Located in Ashar Valley, a 35-minute drive from AlUla International Airport (ULH).
Summary
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.