Aman Tokyo vs Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara scores 9.7. Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara 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 | Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.7 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.4 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.7 |
| Category | City | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 2009 |
| From | $1,100/night | $850/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 207 rooms, suites and pool villas |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | KEO International Consultants |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
- Private airport fast-track service and luxury vehicle transfers coordinate seamlessly upon arrival.
- Book private dining setups (on the beach, in a private riad, or on dunes) well ahead during peak season.
- Dedicated personal butlers (Majordomes) manage every request throughout your stay.
Summary
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara 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.