Aman Tokyo vs Viceroy Santa Monica
Aman vs Viceroy Hotels & Resorts — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Aman Tokyo scores 9.5 overall; Viceroy Santa Monica 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 | Viceroy Santa Monica |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.6 | 9.1 |
| Design | 9.8 | 8.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Value | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Category | City | Beach |
| 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 | Viceroy Santa Monica |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 5 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Viceroy Santa Monica |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 6 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Aman Tokyo | Viceroy Santa Monica |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 5 | 3 |
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.
Viceroy Santa Monica
- Setting: Ocean Avenue near the beach, south of Santa Monica Pier and west of Main Street.
- Eligible stays participate in GHA DISCOVERY, including DISCOVERY Dollars and tier recognition.
- 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.