AMAN TOKYO, the Japanese capital's most luxurious hotel (PHENOMENAL): impressions & review
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Date: 2019-09-06
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Comments and reviews: 9
Mandalay Moore
I noticed a distinct LACK of warmth with these Aman places. I do not care for these kinds of sterile, impersonal spaces that are about as warm as an airport hangar. The lack of welcoming atmosphere does not compensate for high quality materials & textures. And, I say that as someone who worked at the Ritz Carlton. The Ritz in London has it just right. Vienna also has some wonderful luxury hotels that strike the delicate balance of style, atmosphere, warmth and sophistication and elegance w/o being ostentatious or OTT. I have always found luxury that is sterile very unappealing. The Japanese lack warmth in their architecture and it is rather sombre compared to Korea. Nothing makes me want to stay. That Vietnam place (also an Aman resort) had the same cold and impersonal atmosphere. I'd rather have a beautiful and WARM environment even if it isn't the top of the notch luxury thing.
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I noticed a distinct LACK of warmth with these Aman places. I do not care for these kinds of sterile, impersonal spaces that are about as warm as an airport hangar. The lack of welcoming atmosphere does not compensate for high quality materials & textures. And, I say that as someone who worked at the Ritz Carlton. The Ritz in London has it just right. Vienna also has some wonderful luxury hotels that strike the delicate balance of style, atmosphere, warmth and sophistication and elegance w/o being ostentatious or OTT. I have always found luxury that is sterile very unappealing. The Japanese lack warmth in their architecture and it is rather sombre compared to Korea. Nothing makes me want to stay. That Vietnam place (also an Aman resort) had the same cold and impersonal atmosphere. I'd rather have a beautiful and WARM environment even if it isn't the top of the notch luxury thing.
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simonsmatthew
There are countless fine dining options in Tokyo. These days for sure no country can match Japan's standards (this also applies to airlines. The country pays extraordinary attention to detail. The city has the most Michelin Star restaurants in the world - even more than Paris No criticism, but Tokyo has hotels (including ryoukan) and restaurants, that would be very hard to match. It has had a long tradition of extraordinary service and hospitality hat unlike places such as France or Switzerland, it has managed to maintain. But this is no Singapore or Dubai. Understatement and minimalism is also a traditional Japanese trait. Conspicuous consumption is not something they like. More than other countries, the Japanese have been able to contain the excesses of the super-rich. It is has the most equitably distributed wealth and income distribution in the world.
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There are countless fine dining options in Tokyo. These days for sure no country can match Japan's standards (this also applies to airlines. The country pays extraordinary attention to detail. The city has the most Michelin Star restaurants in the world - even more than Paris No criticism, but Tokyo has hotels (including ryoukan) and restaurants, that would be very hard to match. It has had a long tradition of extraordinary service and hospitality hat unlike places such as France or Switzerland, it has managed to maintain. But this is no Singapore or Dubai. Understatement and minimalism is also a traditional Japanese trait. Conspicuous consumption is not something they like. More than other countries, the Japanese have been able to contain the excesses of the super-rich. It is has the most equitably distributed wealth and income distribution in the world.
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Carol Measom
Just got back from there. Aman is world class. Whenever you step off the elevator, someone is there to greet you and see what you need. The room was spectacular. We had the room featured here only ours was a suite with an additional living, dining, kitchen, desk area and powder room that was all the same size as the room featured in this video--so ours was literally twice the size. Amazing. We immediately started to look online to see where else in the world we could stay in an Aman hotel. Loved every minute.
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Just got back from there. Aman is world class. Whenever you step off the elevator, someone is there to greet you and see what you need. The room was spectacular. We had the room featured here only ours was a suite with an additional living, dining, kitchen, desk area and powder room that was all the same size as the room featured in this video--so ours was literally twice the size. Amazing. We immediately started to look online to see where else in the world we could stay in an Aman hotel. Loved every minute.
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Amrit Kaur Khalsa
I am tired of these kind of unpersonal hotels, every day for many years while working in my airline, now I would rather get into a small family hotel with views to the mountains, tatamis on the floor and coziness, one gets tired of this luxus free of cosziness. But anyway the place is great and happy that so many people enjoys. I enjoyed the video, thnx.
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I am tired of these kind of unpersonal hotels, every day for many years while working in my airline, now I would rather get into a small family hotel with views to the mountains, tatamis on the floor and coziness, one gets tired of this luxus free of cosziness. But anyway the place is great and happy that so many people enjoys. I enjoyed the video, thnx.
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Janusz Grunwald
Yes, were are the people? some workers I can see, but were are the happy/happy people-costumers? but if You check the prices. then very quickly it will come to You why there is mostly no one in, even if You divide the prices by a 1000 it will not help much. But the place is pristine, superb accommodation, as for city Tokyo. TH
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Yes, were are the people? some workers I can see, but were are the happy/happy people-costumers? but if You check the prices. then very quickly it will come to You why there is mostly no one in, even if You divide the prices by a 1000 it will not help much. But the place is pristine, superb accommodation, as for city Tokyo. TH
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Je Z
Two Single beds? you pay that money, you thought you would get a queen size bed or two double size beds (if you want to sleep separate? anyway, not it's a luxury hotel any other hotel has, probably the only difference is the location. and guess what, you are probably one of the 5 hotel guests stay there the whole night. lol
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Two Single beds? you pay that money, you thought you would get a queen size bed or two double size beds (if you want to sleep separate? anyway, not it's a luxury hotel any other hotel has, probably the only difference is the location. and guess what, you are probably one of the 5 hotel guests stay there the whole night. lol
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Antony Jackson
I am looking to stay there for one night next May, on the final night of my Tokyo trip - I just have to see if I can save enough before then I have contacted the travel company mentioned in the video but have had no reply yet - I think my one night possible stay may be too small for them to get involved with; -)
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I am looking to stay there for one night next May, on the final night of my Tokyo trip - I just have to see if I can save enough before then I have contacted the travel company mentioned in the video but have had no reply yet - I think my one night possible stay may be too small for them to get involved with; -)
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Ed Lake
Trying to mix the Japanese aesthetic of wabi sabi with western opulence and luxury was always a doomed venture. They are opposites and what you're left with is something that has lost it's essence and is neither one thing or the other. Cold, impersonal, unwelcoming.
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Trying to mix the Japanese aesthetic of wabi sabi with western opulence and luxury was always a doomed venture. They are opposites and what you're left with is something that has lost it's essence and is neither one thing or the other. Cold, impersonal, unwelcoming.
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iam1ina1000000
While it is very Japanese and typically understated, it has nothing that captures my imagination and the whole experience is forgettable. The lack of any sort of exceptional art for example, leaves me wanting. I just feel like I am at the dentists office.
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While it is very Japanese and typically understated, it has nothing that captures my imagination and the whole experience is forgettable. The lack of any sort of exceptional art for example, leaves me wanting. I just feel like I am at the dentists office.
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