Mandarin Oriental TokyovsAman Tokyo
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo scores slightly better than Aman Tokyo. Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo ranks #6 in Tokyo with endorsements from 16 reviews including Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Departures.
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo Show All Reviews
2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo, Tokyo Prefecture 103-8328
From $376/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"No expense has been spared in this new addition to the Mandarin Oriental group."
Concierge
"The overall effect is one of sophisticated calm, but the panoramic views of Tokyo and all its thrilling commotion... are guaranteed to keep your pulse up."
Fodor's
"Occupying the top nine floors of the glistening Nihombashi Mitsui Tower, this hotel is a blend of harmony and outright modernity." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Japanese artisan materials, such as paper lanterns, hanging textiles, and traditional furnishings, embellish the rooms and lobby of this distinguished hotel."
Time Out
"Focusing not just on Tokyo, but on the historic Nihonbashi area in which it sits, the Mandarin is the antidote to that feeling that luxury hotels are the same the world over." Full review
Star Service
"The luxurious facilities and uninterrupted views over the rooftops—with Mount Fuji's distinctive silhouette visible on clear days—place it in the highest rank of the city's hotels." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Zip up to the wood-filled 38th-floor lobby of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo to discover a stylish hot spot." Full review
Time Out
"Enjoy revitalising treatments and a dip in the relaxation pool, all the while taking in the stunning views of the city at this luxury hotel chain's 37th-floor shrine to relaxation." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Rooms have the native patrinia flower motif inlaid into the sofa fabric and also feature large bay windows, and a choice of bamboo or carpeted and walnut flooring." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located near Tokyo Station in the Mitsui Tower, the Mandarin Oriental rises above the historical merchant district of Nihonbashi." Full review
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Plan extra spa time for a soak in the power-jet “vitality and tonic” pools after your treatment.
Aman Tokyo Show All Reviews
1-5-6 Otemachi | The Otemachi Tower, Chiyoda 100-0004, Tokyo Prefecture
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Time Out
"Uber-private luxury resort brand Aman is known for attracting celebrities, business high-rollers and others who prefer to keep their whereabouts a secret." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Any new hotel that opens in Tokyo has got to really distinguish itself if it’s to stand out. The 84-room Aman does just that." Full review
Wallpaper
"Design touches include the hotel’s own signature sake, a resident’s library with books on Japanese art and culture, and authentic furo baths in all 84 rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Modern, minimalist Zen stylings (indoor gardens, sliding shoji doors, handcrafted washi paper ceilings) take over the top floors of the new Otemachi Tower near the Imperial Palace." Full review
Fodor's
"Mixing modern design with Japanese aesthetics, the Aman Tokyo is more than a hotel; it is an experience in the center of the city." Full review
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Be sure to check out the sunlight streaming through the expansive lobby at least once.
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Hidden in Tokyo’s business district on top of a 40-story glass office tower, you’ll find an urban sanctuary in Aman Tokyo." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The Aman group’s 27th hotel stands in a category of its own as the first “urban” Aman." Full review
Departures
"The brand’s first urban hotel, which opened in December 2014, is on floors 33 to 38 of the Otemachi Tower in Otemachi, a business hub that is more or less an extension of Marunouchi." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The interior is brought together with a modern design incorporating sliding shoji doors, alcoves and indirect lighting with Japanese paper."
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Thoroughly modern Aman Tokyo wows with soaring views and clean Japanese design, while simultaneously paying homage to tradition." Full review