Aman Tokyo vs Le Refuge de Val d’Isère
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 | Le Refuge de Val d’Isère |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Ski |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 2019 (1938 Cable Car Station) |
| Rooms | 84 | 17 |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Jean-Charles Covarel |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Le Refuge de Val d’Isère |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Le Refuge de Val d’Isère |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Le Refuge de Val d’Isère |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Le Refuge de Val d’Isère
- Europe’s highest luxury hotel features 17 rooms and chalets at 2,551m altitude on Solaise summit in Val d’Isère.
- Includes direct ski-in/ski-out, first tracks before crowds, 25m indoor pool at Nuxe Spa, and panoramic sun deck.
- Accessed via the Solaise gondola from Val d’Isère village, a 2.5-hour drive from Geneva (GVA) or Lyon (LYS) airports.
Summary
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.