Aman Tokyo Hotel Review — Urban Sanctuary at Its Finest

The Address

The Aman Tokyo occupies the top six floors of the Otemachi Tower, a 38-storey glass building in the financial district. This is an unusual location for an Aman — the brand built its reputation on remote, landscape-led properties — but the Tokyo hotel makes the urban setting integral to its identity rather than incidental.

You arrive at street level and take a dedicated elevator to the 33rd floor. The doors open directly into the lobby: a six-storey atrium of Japanese washi paper, natural stone, and a double-height view over the Imperial Palace gardens. It stops you in the doorway every time.

The Room

We stayed in a Deluxe Room — the entry-level category — at roughly 75 square metres. At the Aman, "entry level" is a relative term. The room was configured around a floor-to-ceiling view of the Tokyo skyline, with the Shinjuku towers visible to the west and the Imperial Palace gardens directly below.

The bathroom was the size of a modest London bedroom: deep soaking tub, separate rain shower, heated floors, and a vanity area that could comfortably serve two people simultaneously. The amenities were Aesop. The yukata robes were the softest I've encountered in any hotel at any price point.

The bed required no adjustment. This matters — a significant proportion of luxury hotel beds are too soft, too hard, or too springy. The Aman Tokyo bed is simply correct.

Food and Drink

The Restaurant: Serves a Japanese menu that prioritises seasonal ingredients with a seriousness that would suit a standalone restaurant. We had breakfast here on both mornings: the Japanese set (grilled fish, miso, rice, pickles, tofu) was superior to the Western option and arrived at exactly the right pace — not rushed, not dawdling.

The Lounge: For evening drinks. The bar list is properly considered, with a sake selection curated by someone who clearly cares. The snacks served with drinks (small plates of pickled vegetables, edamame, tiny rice crackers) arrived without being ordered and were refilled without being requested.

The Pool and Spa

The pool is 30 metres and occupies a space that feels deliberately cave-like — stone, water, minimal light. It was never more than three-quarters full during our stay. The spa runs on an Aman system developed specifically for the Tokyo property, incorporating deep-tissue and shiatsu elements. Book in advance.

What It Costs and Whether It's Worth It

Rates start at approximately £900 per night for a Deluxe Room. This is the correct reaction: expensive.

Here is the honest calculation: the Aman Tokyo charges this because it can — demand exceeds supply at every Aman property, and the Tokyo hotel in particular fills steadily. But the value equation is more defensible than the headline rate suggests. The breakfast alone is worth £50 per person at standalone restaurant prices. The pool, spa access, and the room quality all sit at the absolute top of what's available in Tokyo.

If you have to ask whether it's worth it, it probably isn't for you. If you're already considering it, it almost certainly is.

Book: Directly through Aman. They will price-match any published rate and the direct booking benefits (room upgrades subject to availability, late checkout) are worthwhile.