Aman Tokyo vs Hotel Esencia
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Hotel Esencia has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hotel Esencia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | Historic Duchess Estate / 2014 |
| Rooms | 84 | 51 |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Kevin Wendle / Art Collection |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hotel Esencia |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hotel Esencia |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hotel Esencia |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Hotel Esencia
- The 50-acre private beachfront estate features 51 suites on Xpu-Ha Beach in Mexico, created for an Italian duchess.
- Includes Mistura, Beefbar Esencia, Taiyo sushi, Organic Aroma Spa, private cenotes, and sea turtle nesting sanctuary.
- Located in Xpu-Ha, a 50-minute drive south of Cancun International Airport (CUN) or 30 minutes from Tulum Airport (TQO).
Summary
Hotel Esencia has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.