Aman Tokyo vs Belmond El Encanto
Aman vs Belmond — 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 | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1918 / Belmond Renovation 2013 |
| Rooms | 84 | 92 |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Craftsman & Spanish Colonial Revival Bungalow Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Belmond El Encanto
- The 92-bungalow resort sits on Santa Barbara’s Riviera in California, Belmond/Forbes 5-Star (1918).
- Includes The Dining Room ocean terrace, heated zero-edge pool, The Spa at El Encanto, and 7 acres of gardens.
- Located on Alvarado Place, a 15-minute drive from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) or 90 mins from LAX.
Summary
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.