Aman Tokyo vs Baur au Lac
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Baur au Lac scores 9.8. Baur au Lac 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 | Baur au Lac |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.8 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1844 |
| From | $1,100/night | CHF 1,100/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 119 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Johannes Baur (owned by Kracht family for 6 generations) |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Baur au Lac |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Baur au Lac |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Baur au Lac |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Baur au Lac
- Private airport transfers, ski valets, and private guided nature excursions coordinate seamlessly with the concierge.
- Book private thermal spa sessions and signature restaurant tables well in advance.
- Pack warm alpine layering attire and winter gear for northern lights and snow activities.
Summary
Baur au Lac 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.