Aman Tokyo vs Château de Mercuès
Aman vs Independent — 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 | Château de Mercuès |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1959 |
| Rooms | 84 | 30 |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | 13th-Century Counts-Bishops Palace |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Château de Mercuès |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Château de Mercuès |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Château de Mercuès |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Château de Mercuès
- The 13th-century medieval castle features 30 rooms and suites perched above the Lot River valley, owned by the Vigouroux family.
- Includes Michelin-starred Le Duèze restaurant, underground cathedral winery, outdoor swimming pool, and private Malbec vineyards.
- Located in Mercuès, a 75-minute drive from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) or 15 minutes from historic Cahors.
Summary
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.

