Aman Tokyo vs Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel
Aman vs Belmond — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel scores 9.2. Aman Tokyo scores higher on our rubric, while Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.2 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.1 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.3 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Value | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Category | City | Resort |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | Castle from 998; Belmond from 2018 |
| From | $1,100/night | $1,200/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 39 suites + 2 signature villas |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Medieval castle core; contemporary Oliveto and Etruria suites within restored estate buildings |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 5 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 5 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 5 | 5 |
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.
Castello di Casole, A Belmond Hotel
- Casole d'Elsa countryside; about one hour from Florence Airport, roughly 40 minutes from Siena.
- Estate scale is roughly 3,200 acres with vineyard, olive groves, and nature reserve.
- Event venues for roughly 20-150 people, including amphitheatre, wine cellar, and chapel: strong wedding product.
- Country activities include truffle hunting, biking, stargazing, and cooking classes.
Summary
Aman Tokyo scores higher on our rubric, while Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.