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3.0 of 5
7-6-13 Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo Prefecture 107-0052, Japan
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The B Akasaka
Ranked #20 of 86 hotels in Minato
4.0 of 5 stars 147 Reviews
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  • Very nice(3)
  • Metro station(3)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Frosted glass(3)
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Quebec, Quebec, Canada
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“B Akasaka”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

I definitly recommend this hotel to everybody. You won't be disapointed.

What I liked about the hotel :

- 5 minutes walk to the Akasaka station
- Mini fridge and kettle (perfect to make ramen noodles & tea)
- Free access to a computer in the lobby
- Very quiet & clean
- the Japanese TV
- Nice bathroom with high tech toilet

  • Stayed January 2010, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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A TripAdvisor Member, Manager at The B Akasaka, responded to this review
13 February 2012
Dear sutiibun
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at the hotel - it is also great that you have shared some of the wonderful benefits at the a akasaka.

We are delighted that you booked through the hotel website - you can find a number of great offers and packages on the site, and we try to provide a range to suit all guests.

As you know there is so much to see and do in the local area - we look forward to seeing you and your family and friends back here again soon.

Regards
Ryuji Chiku
Area Hotel Manager
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Fukui, Japan
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“GOOD !!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

THIS Hotel IS Very Cleen.

I Like This One.

I Love This Hotel.

TBS,Restourants and etc.., AKASAKA IS VERY VERY GOOD CITY.

Next Month, I WILL Stay This Hotel.

Breakfast Is Very GOOD!

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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A TripAdvisor Member, Manager at The B Akasaka, responded to this review
13 February 2012
Dear Shankouhaozhan
Thank you so much for your wonderful kind words...we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at the b akasaka, and we are just as excited as you at your return to the hotel soon.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Kind regards
Ryuji Chiku
Area Hotel Manager
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Singapore
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
127 helpful votes 127 helpful votes
“Very Hard Bed, Beware!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

I didn't pick this hotel, my Japanese friend did and for some good reasons, it was really near to the place where I had meetings. The problem with The B Akasaka is that the room has more than half of its space for the bathroom, leaving the bed area really small. There's also no closet, just a few hangers on the wall for your clothes. The passageway is so narrow in the Single room that if I were to lay my luggage flat on the floor, it will take up the entire width. I stayed for 4 nights and had to skip in and out of the bathroom whenever I laid the luggage somewhat flat on the floor. There was no drawer either, just three curved open shelves at the desk and they are shallow ones... The Chisun Grand Akasaka nearby has a much better design of the room (see my other review) - there are so many drawers for storage.

Now the bed - it was really hard, I like firm beds but this one was stone hard. My friend told me that others had made the same comment. Consequently, I didn't sleep well, twisting and turning every night. The hotel is located on a small street but residents start their day early and you can hear cars, gate opening, etc at 4-5 a.m.

As for the staff, they are very courteous and always ready to help. I asked to take a look at the double room and the staff obliged. He told me that it was as cramped and advised me not to pay extra for the double room and he was right! Everything is the same as the single room except for a bigger bed (which I guess is as hard).

It's also quite a long walk to the nearest Lawson (like 7-11), about 10 mins down the slope.

The biggest issue with the B Akasaka is its location - it's on a slope and if you walk from the station, you have to pass through the Blitz dinning area and walk up 3-4 flights of steep stairs; if you travel with big luggage, it can be quite difficult.

The hotel also serves the same breakfast everyday, and by that, I mean exactly the same with no exception. I stayed for 4 nights, can you imagine? :-(

There is a very nice sushi shop (2nd fl) right next to the hotel. The old shop owner there churned out really nice sushi set which cost only 1,000 yen for lunch. It was really fresh and delicious, give it a try if you stay at the hotel next time?

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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theb_akasaka_Ito, マネージャー at The B Akasaka, responded to this review
27 December 2011
Dear VictoriaSommers

Thank you for your comment after your recent stay – the sushi shop you visited is one of our favorites too.
As you point out we are at the top of one of the hills in the area and it can be a little extra walk to the hotel, however many of our guests appreciate that’s it a little quieter than some of our competition in the entertainment area of Akasaka.
I will share your comments with our team; they really appreciate such positive comments on their service.
Kind regards.
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Melbourne, Australia
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“Peace and quiet amid the bustle of Tokyo”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011

Lovely small (compared to the big hotel chains) hotel in a good location for commuting around Tokyo. Located on a hill so we caught a taxi there rather than try to haul our suitcases to the hotel. Staff were very friendly and polite. The rooms, although small, were very clean and comfortable. If you arrived with a lot of luggage storage space would be a problem. From our room we had no outside noise and the block out curtains were amazing. We nearly overslept as we thought it was still dark outside. Breakfast was nice and plentiful with the option to dine outside if the weather is fine, which we did.

I would have given this hotel an excellent rating if the rooms had been a little larger but for what we wanted they were ideal. Great value for money and I would return there on my next visit to Tokyo.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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theb_akasaka_Ito, マネージャー at The B Akasaka, responded to this review
27 December 2011
Dear lynnjohn1955

Thank you for your feedback and we are so happy that you had a fantastic stay with us.
Yes, our location is on the hill around quiet and peaceful area. Glad that you appreciate our location,
We all really look forward to welcome you back soon!!
Kind regards.
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london
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“a great little find”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2011

We extended our stay here a couple of times as it was a nice and friendly hotel!
It is slightly away from the main tourist area of Akasaka and on top of the hill (so with suitcases you probably want to consider getting a taxi). The rooms were good for sleep they had nice beds (but a little bit on the hard side) and very effective blinds but the rooms were very small, hard to fit 2 suitcases and several bags around it, also, there was no wardrobe, just a couple of hooks. The design is quirky and so the shower and toilet is only separated from the bedroom by a frosted glass wall. There are a lot of nice touches, including free coffee in the foyer, internet in the room, decent vending machines and good laundry facility. Akasaka and Tokyo Midtown are nice areas with lots of food options but they tend to be at the bottom of the hill however there is a decent pizzeria within the hotel. The staff who spoke some English were always helpful and smiling and made you feel very welcome. The main thing to remember though is that it is on top of the hill – the main route from the subway station is 5mins up a steep hill from the Tokyo metro (Akasaka station) but a 10 minute gentler walk in the opposite direction to Akasaka Mitsuke. Enjoy!

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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theb_akasaka_Ito, マネージャー at The B Akasaka, responded to this review
27 December 2011
Dear uktraveltips

Thank you for your staying at our hotel again!
Glad to hear your wonderful comment regarding service, our location and facility like coffee machine, laundry machine.
Yes, our hotel is near Akasaka subway station which is only 5minutes away and on the hill with peaceful and quiet area.
We all look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Kind regards.
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Address: 7-6-13 Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo Prefecture 107-0052, Japan
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