The tranquil and elegant Aman Tokyo occupies the top six floors of a 38-story skyscraper in the Otemachi business district. The minimalist interior design features wood, paper, and stone, reflecting Japanese design heritage, while floor-to-ceiling glass walls in the rooms offer views of the bustling city. First-class Italian and Japanese cuisine, a fantastic spa, and exquisite cultural activities ensure variety and unforgettable memories.
High above the hustle and bustle of Tokyo's central business district lies the soothing Aman Spa, where you will find a Japanese bath, a steam bath, and eight treatment rooms. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or an acupressure facial before getting active. The hotel's exquisite cultural activities include meeting a geisha, taking a look behind the scenes of sumo wrestling, and various art workshops such as flower arranging, pottery, fan making, and kimono making. Tokyo's must-sees also include the historic Edo Castle, the world-famous Shibuya district, and Mount Fuji.
The hotel's 84 bright and impressively large rooms are a simple, modern interpretation of traditional Japanese ryokan inns. The traditional minimalism contributes to the authentic ambience, while large windows with daybeds offer a fantastic view of the city. Further Japanese accents include abstract calligraphy scrolls, tatami mats, and ceramics. The absolute highlight awaits you in the bathroom in the form of an oversized bathtub made of volcanic rock with instructions on how to perform a traditional bathing ritual.
Four restaurants showcase diverse culinary traditions from around the world, ranging from rustic Italian simplicity at Arva to masterful omakase sushi from Chef Musashi. On the ground floor, the charming Aman Café serves light French dishes, tea, and champagne throughout the day. The elegant lounge, on the other hand, offers magnificent views of the city and the gardens of the Imperial Palace, accompanied by intricate cocktails and evening jazz music. Sweet treats and fresh bread can be found in the lovingly designed pâtisserie.
Aman Tokyo remains true to the brand's characteristic understated yet country-inspired style, centering around an extraordinary ikebana flower arrangement surrounded by water and two meditative rock gardens, beneath a 30-meter-high ceiling made of white washi paper. As minimalist as the interior designed by Kerry Hill appears, the view of urban Tokyo is dramatic, with the luxury hotel perched in the center like an oasis of calm. The spacious rooms with Japanese décor, as well as the simple restaurants, lounge, café, and in-house pâtisserie, fit seamlessly into the concept. The staff are friendly and helpful, yet relaxed, creating a characteristically light-hearted atmosphere in an upscale hotel.
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