Aman Tokyo vs Hôtel Belles Rives
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Hôtel Belles Rives scores 9.7. Hôtel Belles Rives 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 | Hôtel Belles Rives |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.7 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.7 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.7 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1929 (Villa Saint-Louis 1925) |
| From | $1,100/night | €850/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 43 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Boma & Simone Estène (Estène-Chauvin Family) |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hôtel Belles Rives |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hôtel Belles Rives |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hôtel Belles Rives |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Hôtel Belles Rives
- 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
Hôtel Belles Rives 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.