Aman Tokyo vs The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
Aman vs Rosewood — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel scores 9.2. 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 | The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.2 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.0 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Value | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1930 |
| From | $1,100/night | $950/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 188 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Sylvan Bien |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
- Bemelmans reservations are essential for late evenings.
- Central Park is a block away.
- The Upper East Side is quieter than Midtown at night.
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.