Aman Tokyo vs Hotel Bel-Air
Aman vs Dorchester Collection — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Hotel Bel-Air scores 9.0. Aman Tokyo scores higher on our rubric, while Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hotel Bel-Air |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.0 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.0 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Value | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Category | City | Resort |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | Opened as Hotel Bel-Air in 1946; reopened in October 2011 after a two-year renovation |
| From | $1,100/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | 84 | 103 rooms and suites: 58 rooms and 45 suites, according to the current official collection venue directory |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hotel Bel-Air |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hotel Bel-Air |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hotel Bel-Air |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 5 | 5 |
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.
Hotel Bel-Air
- The hotel participates in Dorchester Collection, which has no public portfolio-wide consumer points currency.
- Diamond Club is a travel-advisor programme, not a consumer loyalty tier. Benefits require an eligible advisor booking.
- Restaurant schedules, spa access, and seasonal outdoor facilities should be confirmed for the intended dates.
Summary
Aman Tokyo scores higher on our rubric, while Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.