Aman Tokyo vs Niccolo Chengdu
Aman vs Niccolo Hotels — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Niccolo Chengdu scores 8.7. Aman Tokyo 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
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Niccolo Chengdu |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 8.7 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| Design | 9.8 | 8.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Value | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | Current open hotel verified through the official brand portfolio on 24 August 2026 |
| From | $1,100/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | 84 | 238 guest rooms and signature suites, according to the current official rooms directory |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Niccolo Chengdu |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Niccolo Chengdu |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Niccolo Chengdu |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 5 | 2 |
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.
Niccolo Chengdu
- Setting: Tower 3 of Chengdu IFS on Chun Xi Road, overlooking Da Ci Temple and the Taikoo Li district.
- Eligible stays participate in GHA DISCOVERY, including DISCOVERY Dollars and tier recognition.
- Seasonal openings, restaurant schedules and spa access should be confirmed 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, while Aman Tokyo lists more spa facilities.