Aman Tokyo vs The Dolder Grand
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; The Dolder Grand scores 9.8. The Dolder Grand 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 Dolder Grand |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.9 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.8 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1899 (Norman Foster redesign 2008) |
| From | $1,100/night | CHF 1,100/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 175 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Jacques Gros / Lord Norman Foster |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Dolder Grand |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Dolder Grand |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Dolder Grand |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Dolder Grand
- Private yacht charters, helicopter transfers, and vintage town car pickups can be arranged directly via the head concierge.
- Book cliffside dining tables and private beach cabanas well ahead during peak summer months.
- Traditional evening dress codes may apply in historic dining rooms.
Summary
The Dolder Grand 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.