Aman Tokyo vs The Peninsula Paris
Aman vs The Peninsula Hotels — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; The Peninsula Paris scores 9.1. 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 Peninsula Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.1 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.1 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 2014 |
| From | $1,100/night | $1,700/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 200 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Peninsula Hotels / local design teams |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Peninsula Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Peninsula Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Peninsula Paris |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Peninsula Paris
- Ask for the strongest view or terrace within the booked category; this matters more than decorative differences.
- Peninsula benefits are usually strongest on flexible advisor or premium-card rates.
- Book tea, destination dining, and airport transfers before arrival in high season.
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.