Aman Tokyo vs Hôtel Belles Rives
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 | Hôtel Belles Rives |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1929 (Villa Saint-Louis 1925) |
| Rooms | 84 | 43 |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Boma & Simone Estène (Estène-Chauvin Family) |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hôtel Belles Rives |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hôtel Belles Rives |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hôtel Belles Rives |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Hôtel Belles Rives
- The 1929 Art Deco jewel features 43 rooms and suites in Juan-les-Pins, where F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "Tender Is the Night."
- Includes La Passagère (1 Michelin Star), Fitzgerald Piano Bar, private beach club, and private water ski pier.
- Located in Juan-les-Pins on Cap d’Antibes, a 25-minute drive from Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport (NCE).
Summary
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.

