Aman Tokyo vs The Rubens at the Palace
Aman vs Red Carnation Hotels — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; The Rubens at the Palace scores 8.8. 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 Rubens at the Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.1 |
| Design | 9.8 | 8.9 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Value | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | Current open hotel verified through the official brand portfolio on 24 August 2026 |
| From | $1,100/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | 84 | Exact current key count should be confirmed with the hotel; residences and non-hotel products are excluded from this portfolio |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Rubens at the Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Rubens at the Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Rubens at the Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 5 | 2 |
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 Rubens at the Palace
- Setting: Buckingham Palace Road overlooking the Royal Mews in Westminster.
- Red Carnation Hotels does not operate a public consumer points programme.
- Seasonal openings, restaurant schedules and spa access should be confirmed for the intended dates.
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.