Aman Tokyo vs The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
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 Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 2018 |
| Rooms | 84 | 60 |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Basalt Architects / Design Group Italia |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
- The luxury volcanic sanctuary features 60 suites in Grindavík, Iceland, designed by Basalt Architects & Design Group Italia.
- Includes private Retreat Lagoon, subterranean spa with lava caves, Moss Restaurant (1 Michelin Star), and Blue Lagoon Ritual.
- Located on the Reykjanes Peninsula, a 20-minute drive from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and 45 minutes from Reykjavík.
Summary
Aman Tokyo has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories.