Aman Tokyo vs The Yeatman
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; The Yeatman scores 9.8. The Yeatman 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 Yeatman |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| Design | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.9 |
| Value | 7.8 | 8.7 |
| Category | City | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 2010 |
| From | $1,100/night | €650/night |
| Rooms | 84 | 109 wine-themed rooms and suites |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | David Fladgate / The Fladgate Partnership |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Yeatman |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Yeatman |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | The Yeatman |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Yeatman
- Private catamaran charters, helicopter transfers, and island fast-track services coordinate seamlessly with the concierge.
- Book sunset dinner tables and private pool cabanas well ahead during peak summer months.
- Pack comfortable resort footwear for walking on historic stone pathways and cobblestones.
Summary
The Yeatman 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.