Aman Tokyo vs Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt scores 9.7. Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt 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 du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9.5 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1854 |
| From | $1,100/night | €850/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 142 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Hippolyte Durand and Louis-Auguste Couvrechef (for Napoleon III & Empress Eugénie) |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt |
|---|---|---|
| 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 du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
- Private yacht charters, helicopter transfers, and vintage town car pickups can be arranged directly via the head concierge.
- Book cliffside dining tables and private beach cabanas well ahead during peak summer months.
- Traditional evening dress codes may apply in historic dining rooms.
Summary
Hôtel du Palais Biarritz, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt 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.