Aman Tokyo vs Raffles Makkah Palace
Aman vs Raffles — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Raffles Makkah Palace 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 | Raffles Makkah Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 8.7 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.1 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.0 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Value | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | Open and bookable in the current Raffles portfolio as of 24 August 2026 |
| From | $1,100/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | 84 | 5 named non-residential accommodation categories on the official page; total key count may differ |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Raffles Makkah Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Raffles Makkah Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 4 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Raffles Makkah Palace |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Raffles Makkah Palace
- Setting: the Abraj Al Bait complex directly beside the Grand Mosque, designed around pilgrimage access and Kaaba views.
- Eligible stays can earn ALL Accor Reward and Status points when the membership number is attached.
- Restaurant, spa and seasonal resort schedules can change; verify them on the official property page 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.