Aman Tokyo vs The Lanesborough
Aman vs Oetker Collection — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; The Lanesborough 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 Lanesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.2 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.1 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | See property |
| From | $1,100/night | $1,300/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 93 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Historic property / local designers |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Lanesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Lanesborough |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Lanesborough |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lanesborough
- Historic room layouts can vary substantially within the same category.
- Most Oetker Collection hotels reward a flexible advisor rate with breakfast, credit, and upgrade priority.
- Confirm seasonal opening dates, beach access, or ski logistics before committing to non-refundable terms.
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.