Aman Tokyo vs Gstaad Palace
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Gstaad Palace scores 9.7. Gstaad Palace 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 | Gstaad Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.7 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.7 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Category | City | Ski |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1913 |
| From | $1,100/night | CHF 1,500/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 90 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Scherz Family / Adrien van der Burch |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Gstaad Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Gstaad Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Gstaad Palace |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Gstaad Palace
- Private boat, vintage town car, or helicopter transfers can be arranged directly via the head concierge.
- Book signature Michelin dining and private lake excursions well in advance of peak season arrival.
- Traditional evening dress codes may apply in historic dining rooms.
Summary
Gstaad Palace 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.