Aman Tokyo vs Mandarin Oriental, Milan
Aman vs Mandarin Oriental — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Mandarin Oriental, Milan scores 8.5. Aman Tokyo scores higher on our rubric, while Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Mandarin Oriental, Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.2 |
| Design | 9.8 | 8.7 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Value | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | Open and listed in the current Mandarin Oriental hotel portfolio as of 24 August 2026 |
| From | $1,100/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | 84 | 22 named accommodation categories on the official page; total key count is not stated there |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Mandarin Oriental, Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 3 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Mandarin Oriental, Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Mandarin Oriental, Milan |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Mandarin Oriental, Milan
- Setting: four connected eighteenth-century buildings between La Scala, the Duomo and the Quadrilatero della Moda.
- Fans of M.O. benefits require membership and, for selectable stay privileges, an eligible direct booking.
- Restaurant, spa and seasonal resort schedules can change; verify them on the official property page for the intended dates.
Summary
Aman Tokyo scores higher on our rubric, while Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.