Aman Tokyo vs Miavana by Time + Tide
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Miavana by Time + Tide has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories, while Miavana by Time + Tide lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Miavana by Time + Tide |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2014 | 2017 |
| Rooms | 84 | Official sources conflict: 13 or 14 villas |
| Architect | Kerry Hill Architects | Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens |
Dining
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Miavana by Time + Tide |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 11 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Miavana by Time + Tide |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 2 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Miavana by Time + Tide |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 5 |
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.
Miavana by Time + Tide
- Official documents conflict between 13 and 14 villas, seven and eight one-bedrooms, and buyout limits of 32 adults, 42 guests or 40 people.
- Current villa material says minimum 620 sq m; an older family guide says minimum 450 sq m.
- The current guide allows two guided guests in the R66 or five in the H130; an older clause says four people per helicopter or three with a guide. Legal terms say up to four hours, while current adventures run five or six hours.
- Kitesurfing tuition and some fishing inclusions differ across official activity and commercial material.
Summary
Miavana by Time + Tide has more dining venues, while Aman Tokyo lists more room categories, while Miavana by Time + Tide lists more spa facilities.