Aman Tokyo vs Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como

Aman vs Mandarin Oriental — side-by-side hotel comparison

The Hotel Flock Verdict

Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como scores 9.7. Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como 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

MetricAman TokyoMandarin Oriental, Lake Como
Hotel Flock Score9.59.7
Location9.69.8
Service9.69.8
Design9.89.8
Dining9.09.6
Value7.88.6
CategoryCityCountryside
TierUltra-LuxuryUltra-Luxury
Opened20142019 (Historic 19th-century Villa Roccabruna)
From$1,100/night€1,850/night
Rooms8475 rooms, suites and private villas
ArchitectKerry Hill ArchitectsEric Egan / Patricia Viel

Dining

MetricAman TokyoMandarin Oriental, Lake Como
Dining Venues52

Rooms

MetricAman TokyoMandarin Oriental, Lake Como
Room Categories62
Suite / Villa Types42

Spa

MetricAman TokyoMandarin Oriental, Lake Como
Spa ProgrammeYesYes
Spa Facilities Listed54

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.

Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como

  • Private transfers (via private vehicle, helicopter, or boat) coordinate directly with resort operations.
  • Bespoke guided cultural excursions, private tastings, and nature tours can be pre-arranged with the concierge.
  • Pack comfortable luxury travel attire and appropriate footwear for local exploration.

Summary

Mandarin Oriental, Lake Como 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.

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