Aman Tokyo vs The Alpina Gstaad
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; The Alpina Gstaad scores 9.7. The Alpina Gstaad 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 | The Alpina Gstaad |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.7 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.6 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| Category | City | Ski |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 2012 |
| From | $1,100/night | CHF 1,500/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 56 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | HBA / Jaggi & Partner |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Alpina Gstaad |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Alpina Gstaad |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Alpina Gstaad |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
The Alpina Gstaad
- Traditional dress codes (jackets for gentlemen) may apply in historic dining rooms during winter evenings.
- Book private ski instructors, mountain guides, and signature dining tables weeks ahead for February/New Year holidays.
- Complimentary private Rolls-Royce or vintage town car transfers are provided from local train stations.
Summary
The Alpina Gstaad 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.