Aman Tokyo vs Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
Aman vs Belmond — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel scores 9.2. Aman Tokyo scores higher on our rubric, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories, while Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.2 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.2 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.0 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Value | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | Built 1919; hotel life from 1950s; Belmond from 2010 |
| From | $1,100/night | $1,200/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 66 rooms and suites (incl. 3 signature suites) |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Early-20th-century seaside villa expanded as a hotel; ongoing Belmond refreshes |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 5 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 5 | 6 |
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.
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
- Mazzaro Bay, Taormina Mare; about one hour from Catania Airport (CTA).
- Complimentary shuttle to Grand Hotel Timeo and Taormina town centre.
- Lido Villeggiatura beach club is shared with Timeo guests: loungers are usually available, but peak preferences should be flagged.
- Seasonal opening (often from late March patterns): confirm annually.
Summary
Aman Tokyo scores higher on our rubric, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories, while Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel lists more spa facilities.