Aman Tokyo vs Palace Hotel Tokyo
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Palace Hotel Tokyo scores 9.8. Palace Hotel 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 | Palace Hotel Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.9 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 2012 (Original 1961 Palace Hotel) |
| From | $1,100/night | ¥140,000/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 290 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Terry McGinnity (G.A Design) / Mitsubishi Jisho |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Palace Hotel Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Palace Hotel Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Palace Hotel Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 5 | 4 |
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.
Palace Hotel Tokyo
- Private transfers (via private speed launch, twin-engine seaplane, or luxury vehicle) coordinate directly with resort operations.
- Bespoke private island picnics, reef excursions, and temple blessings can be pre-arranged with your butler.
- Pack comfortable linen attire and beachwear for barefoot island living.
Summary
Palace Hotel 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.