6-3-17 Akasaka, Minato, Japan | (888) 616-5829
Convenient location near Akasaka subway station and Roppongi nightlife
Modern rooms with AC, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and kettles
Some rooms have balconies, separate living areas, and kitchenettes
On-site coffee shop open throughout the day
Free bottled drinking water provided daily
Free Wi-Fi, plus lobby computer workstation and laptop rentals available
Vending machines with nonalcoholic/alcoholic beverages and noodles
Coin-operated guest laundry
Some bathrooms had a damp, musty smell when we visited
Rooms can be small
Breakfast is not included in the room rate
No fitness facilities
Set amid office buildings, the mid-range Hotel Grand Fresa Akasaka is about a two-minute walk to the Akasaka station, and a five-minute walk to the Roppongi nightlife scene. Interiors are bright and modern, but the 136 rooms, in typical Tokyo fashion, can be a bit cramped. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, and include flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and electric kettles -- and some have separate living areas, kitchenettes, and balconies. The hotel's coffee shop is open all day for light meals, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Travelers could also consider the Hotel Villa Fontaine Shiodome, which has a fitness room, a business center, and includes breakfast in the room rate.
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Scene
Contemporary mid-range hotel popular with tourists
Hotel Grand Fresa Akasaka occupies a modern seven-story, red-brick building set amid high-rise office buildings on a busy street. It's sleek and efficiently designed -- the lobby has beige-tile floors, dark-wood paneling, and red-accent walls. Four square black hanging lamps illuminate the reception desk and the display of a clock and metallic vases on a shelf behind it. Off in a corner is a seating area of comfy beige-upholstered sofas arranged around a table, with abstract art on the walls. A two-story atrium provides a source of natural light. Given its convenient location -- and proximity to Roppongi nightlife -- the hotel draws tourists from across the spectrum, including couples, families, solo travelers, and groups of friends vacationing together.
Location
Two-minute walk to Akasaka station
Hotel Grand Fresa Akasaka is conveniently located -- it's a short walk to Akasaka Station. The area is heavy with offices, but the hotel is close to convenience stores, cafes, a 24-hour supermarket, and a number of restaurants and bars. Roppongi, known for its nightlife, is also a quick walk from the hotel.- Two-minute walk to Akasaka Station
Rooms
Small rooms with contemporary, chain-hotel decor; mini-fridges; and electric kettles
The 136 rooms at Hotel Grand Fresa Akasaka are decorated in the same style, which is attractive if a bit predictable. Black-and-brown striped carpeting matches the dark-brown wood-grain doors and furniture. Beige Roman-style shades hang at the windows. Tomato-red bed runners, coverlets, and pillows add splashes of color that tie in with the red lacquer-topped desks, side panels, and red-and-beige striped armchairs.All rooms are air-conditioned and come with large flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, electric kettles, and mini-fridges filled daily with free bottled water. Bathrooms are small but stylish. Tiled in white and gray with large mirrors framed in red, they have shower/tub combos, round vessel sinks, and electronic toilets. Hairdryers and toiletries are provided.Room categories include Singles, Double, and Twins, all of which can sleep up to two people. Most measure a compact 150 square feet. The double beds in Standard Rooms are only 55 inches wide, which may prove a tight squeeze for two. The largest rooms are the Deluxe Doubles at 237 square feet -- these have slightly bigger beds, measuring 63 inches wide.Deluxe Double Rooms have tiny separate sitting rooms with sofas and additional flat-screen TVs. Premier Twin Rooms include loveseats, tables and chairs, and kitchenettes with sinks and microwaves. Some rooms have balconies, with views of street or neighboring buildings.
Features
On-site coffee shop, coin-operated laundry, vending machines, free Wi-Fi
Amenities at the Hotel Grand Fresa Akasaka are streamlined and geared toward convenience. The ground-floor coffee shop serves light fare all day, including breakfast for a fee. The coin-operated laundry, located in an annex building, includes a washer and dryer. A vending machine sells alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, and instant noodles. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. There's also a computer available for guests' use in the lobby, and laptops can be rented from the front desk. Other services include dry cleaning and photocopying.
