Aman Tokyo vs Silky Oaks Lodge, Baillie Lodges

Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison

Aman Tokyo
Aman TokyoAman

Tokyo, Japan

Silky Oaks Lodge, Baillie Lodges
Silky Oaks Lodge, Baillie LodgesIndependent

Mossman, Daintree Rainforest, Australia

The Hotel Flock Verdict

Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Silky Oaks Lodge, Baillie Lodges scores 9.7. Silky Oaks Lodge, Baillie Lodges 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

MetricAman TokyoSilky Oaks Lodge, Baillie Lodges
Hotel Flock Score9.59.7
Location9.69.7
Service9.69.8
Design9.89.8
Dining9.09.6
Value7.88.6
CategoryCitySafari
TierUltra-LuxuryUltra-Luxury
Opened20141988 (Baillie Lodges redesign 2021)
From$1,100/nightAUD 1,950/night (All-Inclusive)
Rooms8440 treehouse suites in the rainforest canopy
ArchitectKerry Hill ArchitectsBaillie Lodges / Port Douglas Architects

Dining

MetricAman TokyoSilky Oaks Lodge, Baillie Lodges
Dining Venues52

Rooms

MetricAman TokyoSilky Oaks Lodge, Baillie Lodges
Room Categories62
Suite / Villa Types42

Spa

MetricAman TokyoSilky Oaks Lodge, Baillie Lodges
Spa ProgrammeYesYes
Spa Facilities Listed54

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.

Silky Oaks Lodge, Baillie Lodges

  • Private transfers (via private vehicle, helicopter, or boat) coordinate directly with resort operations.
  • Bespoke guided cultural excursions, private tastings, and nature tours can be pre-arranged with the concierge.
  • Pack comfortable luxury travel attire and appropriate footwear for local exploration.

Summary

Silky Oaks Lodge, Baillie Lodges 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.

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