Aman Tokyo vs The Little Nell
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; The Little Nell scores 9.8. The Little Nell 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 Little Nell |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.6 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.8 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| Category | City | Ski |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 1989 |
| From | $1,100/night | $1,800/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 92 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Champalimaud Design / Holly Hunt |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Little Nell |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Little Nell |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Little Nell |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Little Nell
- All-inclusive ranch rates include all gourmet dining, sommelier-selected beverages, and daily guided adventures.
- Book fly-fishing guides, equestrian trail rides, and signature spa sessions prior to arrival.
- Private airport transfers from regional airfields can be coordinated directly with the concierge desk.
Summary
The Little Nell 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.