Aman Tokyo vs Dunton Hot Springs
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Dunton Hot Springs has more dining venues, while Dunton Hot Springs lists more room categories, while Dunton Hot Springs lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Dunton Hot Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 2001 |
| Rooms | 84 | 14 cabins (Michelin 13 plus a tent) |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Christoph Henkel restoration from 1994 |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Dunton Hot Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 7 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Dunton Hot Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 16 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 0 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Dunton Hot Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 5 |
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.
Dunton Hot Springs
- Official FAQ 14 cabins, max 52 guests. Michelin 13 plus a tent. Relais 23. Name Well House versus Potter versus Echo.
- Meals and drinks including wine and spirits are in the rate. Spa treatments are extra. Communal table or a separate table on request.
- Official elevation 8,850 feet. Oxygen on site. Last nine miles unpaved. Year-round. Wi-Fi yes; cell service thin.
- Michelin: Two Keys. Cortez about an hour; Telluride one to two hours; Durango about two. Not Dunton River Camp.
Summary
Dunton Hot Springs has more dining venues, while Dunton Hot Springs lists more room categories, while Dunton Hot Springs lists more spa facilities.