Aman Tokyo vs Château de la Chèvre d’Or
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Château de la Chèvre d’Or scores 9.8. Château de la Chèvre d’Or 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 | Château de la Chèvre d’Or |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.8 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1953 (Medieval Castle Village) |
| From | $1,100/night | €1,400/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 45 rooms and suites across the medieval village |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Relais & Châteaux Founding Property |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Château de la Chèvre d’Or |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Château de la Chèvre d’Or |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Château de la Chèvre d’Or |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Château de la Chèvre d’Or
- Private airport transfers, vintage private boat charters, and museum viewings can be pre-arranged with the concierge.
- Book signature tasting menus and private garden cabanas well in advance.
- Traditional elegant evening attire is recommended for historic dining salons.
Summary
Château de la Chèvre d’Or 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.