Aman Tokyo vs Benesse House
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues.
Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Benesse House |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1992 |
| Rooms | 84 | 65 |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Tadao Ando |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Benesse House |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Benesse House |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Benesse House |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Benesse House
- The property features 65 rooms across 4 Tadao Ando buildings (Museum, Oval, Park, Beach) on Naoshima art island.
- Includes 24-hour after-hours access to Benesse House Museum, private Oval monorail, and Benesse House Spa.
- Accessible via ferry from Uno Port (Okayama, 20 mins) or Takamatsu Port (50 mins) to Naoshima, with hotel shuttle pickup.
Summary
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues.