Aman Tokyo vs The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Aman vs St. Regis — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; The St. Regis Abu Dhabi scores 9.6. The St. Regis Abu Dhabi 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 St. Regis Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.6 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.9 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | See property |
| From | $1,100/night | $450/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 283 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Property-specific |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The St. Regis Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The St. Regis Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The St. Regis Abu Dhabi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 St. Regis Abu Dhabi
- Eligible paid stays earn Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit; awards use dynamic pricing.
- Butler service is a genuine differentiator, but specific unpacking and beverage rituals vary by property.
- Compare STARS or Luminous advisor amenities with the direct Bonvoy rate.
Summary
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi 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.