Aman Tokyo vs The Little Nell
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Little Nell |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Ski |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1989 |
| Rooms | 84 | 92 |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Hagman Yaw / Champalimaud |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Little Nell |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Little Nell |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Little Nell |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Aman Tokyo
- The hotel occupies the top 6 floors (levels 33–38) of the Otemachi Tower, designed by Kerry Hill.
- Features a 2,500-sq-m Aman Spa with 30m black basalt pool, traditional onsen baths, and Musashi sushi counter.
- Directly connected to Otemachi subway station (5 subway lines) and a 10-minute walk from Tokyo Station.
The Little Nell
- The Forbes Five-Star hotel features 92 rooms and suites at the base of Aspen Mountain, designed by Hagman Yaw and Champalimaud.
- Aspen’s only ski-in/ski-out hotel; includes Element 47 (20,000-bottle cellar), Ajax Tavern, and dedicated Ski Concierge.
- Located in downtown Aspen, a 10-minute drive from Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) via complimentary house car.
Summary
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.

