Aman Tokyo vs Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
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 | Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1974 / Glass Igloos 1999 |
| Rooms | 84 | 150 |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Jussi Eiramo (Pioneer of Glass Igloo) |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
- The Arctic wilderness resort features glass igloos and Kelo cabins in Saariselkä, Lapland, founded by Jussi Eiramo.
- Includes thermal glass igloos, world’s largest smoke saunas with ice hole dipping, husky safaris, and reindeer sleigh rides.
- Located near Urho Kekkonen National Park, a 30-minute drive from Ivalo Airport (IVL) with resort shuttle service.
Summary
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.