Aman Tokyo vs The Sukhothai Shanghai
Aman vs The Sukhothai Hotels & Resorts — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; The Sukhothai Shanghai scores 8.7. Aman Tokyo scores higher on our rubric, while The Sukhothai Shanghai has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories, while Aman Tokyo lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Sukhothai Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 8.7 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| Design | 9.8 | 8.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Value | 7.8 | 7.4 |
| 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 | 201 keys: 170 rooms and 31 suites, according to the hotel’s current official press material |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Sukhothai Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 6 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Sukhothai Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Sukhothai Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sukhothai Shanghai
- Setting: the Jing'an district beside HKRI Taikoo Hui, within walking distance of West Nanjing Road.
- Eligible stays participate in GHA DISCOVERY, including DISCOVERY Dollars and tier recognition.
- The hotel is part of a large mixed-use complex, but its courts and subdued interiors create meaningful separation from the retail surroundings.
Summary
Aman Tokyo scores higher on our rubric, while The Sukhothai Shanghai has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories, while Aman Tokyo lists more spa facilities.