Aman Tokyo vs Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao
Aman vs Belmond — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao scores 8.8. 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 La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| Design | 9.8 | 8.7 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.4 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 2006 |
| From | $1,100/night | $400/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 34 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Colonial-contemporary hill resort |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| 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 La Résidence Phou Vao
- Luang Prabang Airport is about 15–20 minutes away.
- The hill location is quieter than the peninsula hotels — plan tuk-tuks or hotel cars for town.
- Combine with Amantaka if comparing Luang Prabang bases; Phou Vao wins on views, Amantaka on town immersion.
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.