Published date: August 8, 2024
Enjoy Urban Life in Akasaka, Tokyo
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
■Location
Along Ichiki Street, about halfway between Akasaka Mitsuke Station and Akasaka Station. Since it is in a busy shopping area adjacent to the business district, it's surprisingly quiet on weekends. On the other hand, it seems quite noisy on weekdays, especially Friday nights.
The entrance is on the side rather than the front, so be careful not to bump into the glass.
I don't recall any stair steps. There are two elevators, but you might have to wait a little.
■Service
The staff are cheerful and everyone has a lovely smile.
They maintain a good distance, not too close or too far.
Since it's a business hotel, there's not really any special service, but there is a reservation system that allows them to talk about the surrounding area of Akasaka.
■Shared Space
The lounge is rather small.
The front desk has a small desk right in front of the entrance, and there is always someone standing there.
That person will guide you through the self-check-in process.
There are also maps introducing local specialties.
There’s a Ueshima Coffee shop on the first floor.
■Guest Room
I stayed in a double room.
It's compact, but the bath, toilet, and sink are separate.
There is no phone for inquiries.
You check the hotel guides and information online.
The refrigerator is small but very cold.
The air conditioning is located on the ceiling above the bed foot area and can be adjusted finely.
There’s an ottoman under the desk, making it possible to do some work if needed.
There’s also a small sofa.
The bed seems large, but it feels a bit short. Even for someone 170 cm tall like myself, it feels cramped, so taller guests might find it uncomfortable.
The bathroom is adequately sized.
For snacks, I was offered crispy rice crackers from Kaki-yama.
Please note, there are no tea leaves or coffee bags in the room.
■Amenities
Aside from pajamas for rent, most amenities are sold separately.
Razors, cotton swabs, and toothbrushes are free.
■Others
There are two paid washing machines and driers, along with a microwave.
There’s a share bicycle available for 165 yen for 30 minutes.
Experiences during the trip
I recently had curry at Seirondrop, located between Suidobashi and Jimbocho. The use of vegetables was very interesting and the texture was rich.
The tea here is full-bodied without bitterness, making it my favorite Ceylon tea.