Aman Tokyo: Is the $2,400/Night Suite Actually Worth It?

The short answer is yes — with conditions. Aman Tokyo is the finest urban hotel in Japan, possibly in Asia, and the service standard justifies the price in ways that are hard to articulate until you've experienced them. But you need the right room, the right expectations, and the willingness to spend more time in the hotel than you might elsewhere.

The Property

Aman Tokyo opened in 2014 on floors 33–38 of the Otemachi Tower in the heart of Tokyo's financial district. The building itself is unremarkable — a glass skyscraper surrounded by other glass skyscrapers — but the moment the elevator opens on the 33rd floor lobby, you understand what Aman means by "sanctuary." The double-height ceiling, the washi paper lanterns, the view across the Imperial Palace gardens: it stops you. It's the most dramatic hotel arrival in Tokyo.

84 rooms, all suites. The smallest is 77 square meters. Every room has a soaking tub positioned to face the view — a design decision so obvious in hindsight, so rarely executed correctly elsewhere.

The Room

The Deluxe Suite (77 sqm, floors 33–37) is the entry level and it's genuinely excellent — double-height windows, a sitting area with daybed, the soaking tub positioned for the city view. But book the Tokyo Tower Corner Suite (97 sqm) if it's available. The additional 20 square meters buys you a wraparound view that makes the room feel three times larger, plus a separate bathroom and dressing room. Floors 30–33 are sweet: high enough for the view, low enough to maintain a sense of the city rather than floating above it.

The design language is restrained Japanese minimalism — natural stone, muted textures, no unnecessary ornamentation. Aman properties can sometimes feel cold in this aesthetic; Tokyo manages warmth through the quality of materials and the quality of light. The washi-screened lamps cast the room in amber at dusk.

Service

This is where Aman Tokyo separates from every competitor. The staff-to-guest ratio is legendarily high, but the quality of the service goes beyond numbers. The concierge team has genuine relationships with Tokyo's restaurants, temples, and experiences. When we requested tickets to a noh performance that had sold out, they sourced two seats through a contact at the venue. When we mentioned wanting to see the Tsukiji outer market at 5am, our driver was arranged by 7pm the same evening. This is not the scripted hospitality of a Four Seasons. It feels personal.

F&B

The Restaurant serves Japanese and Western breakfasts — order the Japanese set, which arrives in six small lacquer dishes and is the best hotel breakfast in Tokyo. Dinner is reliable if not exceptional; the sushi counter is the highlight. For serious dinner, you'll eat elsewhere. The Peak Bar on the 38th floor is the property's best-kept secret: 270-degree views, excellent sake list, no dress code. Go at sunset, arrive early, take the window seats.

Location

Otemachi is Tokyo's financial district — not a neighborhood for wandering. The nearest interesting street food is a 20-minute walk; Ginza is a short taxi ride. This is a hotel you fly to, not one you stumble upon. The advantage: it's 8 minutes from Tokyo Station (Shinkansen access), and the Imperial Palace East Garden is directly below. Morning jogs through an empty imperial garden before the tourists arrive are one of the underrated pleasures of staying here.

Value

Rates run $1,800–$2,400 for a Deluxe Suite, $2,400–$3,200 for a Corner Suite, depending on season. Cherry blossom (late March–early April) and koyo (mid-November) command premiums. Is it worth it? For a special trip — yes. You are getting the finest service in Tokyo, a room that functions as a retreat, and access to the Aman network's concierge relationships. If you're staying four nights or more, the cost-per-day becomes more manageable. If it's a one-night splurge on a business trip, the Park Hyatt Tokyo delivers 80% of the experience at 60% of the price.