Aman Tokyo vs Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 2009 |
| Rooms | 84 | 207 |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Anantara Hotels / Traditional Arabian Fortress Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Aman Tokyo
- The hotel occupies the top 6 floors (levels 33–38) of the Otemachi Tower, designed by Kerry Hill.
- Features a 2,500-sq-m Aman Spa with 30m black basalt pool, traditional onsen baths, and Musashi sushi counter.
- Directly connected to Otemachi subway station (5 subway lines) and a 10-minute walk from Tokyo Station.
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
- The Arabian fortress palace features 207 rooms and pool villas in the Rub’ al Khali (Empty Quarter), Abu Dhabi.
- Includes private pool villas, freeform oasis pool, Anantara Spa with Moroccan hammam, falconry, and dune bashing.
- Located in the Liwa Desert, a 2-hour scenic highway drive south of Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
Summary
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.

