Aman Tokyo vs Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley scores 9.7. Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley 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 | Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.7 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.6 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.6 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Category | City | Ski |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1982 |
| From | $1,100/night | $1,400/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 178 rooms and luxury suites |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Stein Eriksen / Forbes Five-Star Resort |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley
- Private airport transfers, ski valet, or private nature guides can be pre-arranged via the head concierge.
- Book signature dining tables and private cabanas well ahead during peak season.
- Club level and private residence categories offer dedicated concierge teams.
Summary
Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer Valley 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.