Aman Tokyo vs Belmond El Encanto
Aman vs Belmond — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Belmond El Encanto scores 8.9. Aman Tokyo 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 | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| Design | 9.8 | 8.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1918 |
| From | $1,100/night | $900/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 92 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Historic California bungalow campus |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Belmond El Encanto
- Santa Barbara Airport is about 20 minutes away; LAX is roughly two hours by car.
- The property is adult-leaning in feel but accepts children — ask about bungalow layout if travelling as a family.
- Compare Bellini Club advisor amenities against the flexible direct rate.
Summary
Aman Tokyo 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.