Aman Tokyo vs Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Aman vs The Ritz-Carlton — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve scores 9.2. 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 | Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.2 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.5 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 2008 |
| From | $1,100/night | ฿35,000 |
| Rooms | 84 | 54 villas and pavilions |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Yabu Pushelberg |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
- Ask for a confirmed view category rather than relying on the generic room name.
- Club Level can be worth the premium for guests who value breakfast, light dining, and a quieter concierge point.
- Book key restaurant and spa appointments before arrival in peak travel periods.
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.