Aman Tokyo vs Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Aman vs Dorchester Collection — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Hôtel Plaza Athénée scores 9.0. Aman Tokyo scores higher on our rubric, while Hôtel Plaza Athénée has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hôtel Plaza Athénée |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.0 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.1 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Value | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | Opened on avenue Montaigne on 20 April 1913 |
| From | $1,100/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | 84 | 208 rooms and suites: 114 rooms and 94 suites, according to the current official collection venue directory |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hôtel Plaza Athénée |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 6 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hôtel Plaza Athénée |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Hôtel Plaza Athénée |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Hôtel Plaza Athénée
- 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 Hôtel Plaza Athénée has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.