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HOTEL SUI AKASAKA by ABEST

A convenient Akasaka neighbourhood base — check sleeping places, slopes and the different booking plans together.

If you want to stay in Akasaka and eat somewhere different every day, I would put this hotel on the list. But think through the closed exits, the final uphill stretch, and the luggage space in a 13.5㎟ room first; and get the check-out and cleaning rules clear, so the stay fits your own rhythm.

Check room types, latest prices and availability on Trip.com

The hotel entrance — look for the SUI and ABEST English signs first.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

How would I choose?

Suits: people who want to stay in the Akasaka neighbourhood and are willing to pick sleeping places and service terms carefully.
Shortlist first: the 13.5㎟ single-bed, 18.5–21㎟ twin, 32㎟ Deluxe and separate bathroom-toilet series.
Ask first: which exits are usable, slope luggage, check-out time and cleaning on consecutive nights.

I look at convenience and daily habits together — not just how many people a bed sleeps, but also luggage, the bathroom, and how the room is tidied each day.

Akasaka Station exits are partly closed — factor in the slope when carrying luggage

The hotel is at 2-17-55 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, and its official name is HOTEL SUI AKASAKA by ABEST. During redevelopment near Akasaka Station, exits 5a and 5b are closed, and the hotel’s access page advises using Exit 2 or 3a instead; do not navigate by the old Exit 5a route.

Exterior and street-side entrance of the building housing SUI Akasaka — The hotel exterior and its street-side position — factor the uphill stretch into your plans when carrying luggage.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

The hotel lists about a 3-minute walk from Akasaka Station and about 7 minutes from Tameike-Sanno Exit 11. Guests have repeatedly mentioned an uphill stretch to the hotel; with a large suitcase I would allow extra time, find the entrance first, then walk the final stretch. Being near a station and pulling luggage easily are two things to think about separately.

If you need a lift, the Akasaka Station map shows platform lifts, the Hitotsugi-dori side ticket gates and the 3a ground-level lift. If you have a stroller or a large suitcase, or need to avoid steps, confirm the full route from the ground-level exit to the entrance with the hotel before booking; do not assume the whole route is step-free just because the station has lifts.

Eating around Akasaka is easy — save some energy for the slope on the way back

Past guests like having convenience stores, restaurants and supply options nearby, and some treat it as a base to go out during the day and return to at night. I would save the return entrance and the most-used station exit first; dinner can follow that day’s appetite, without necessarily travelling to another district every night.

Akasaka night streets, signs and buildings in a guest photo — A night streetscape shared by a guest; it does not show the full route from the station to the hotel.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

If your itinerary involves a lot of walking, the final uphill stretch and the weight of your bags will also affect how the stay feels. I would keep the arrival time on the first night generous, then gradually get familiar with nearby shops and the way back.

13.5㎟ to 32㎟ — check bed width and bathroom layout first

The official site lists Comfort Single, Double, Twin, Deluxe Twin and Comfort Superior Twin. Single and Double are both listed at 13.5㎟ with a 140 cm bed — a different name does not mean a larger area. For two people with large suitcases, I would first check the photos for how to move beside and at the foot of the bed.

Official series	Area and beds	How I would choose
Comfort Single/Double	13.5㎟; one 140 cm bed	Suits people who accept a compact space; think about luggage first.
Comfort Twin	18.5–21㎟; two 120 cm beds	Worth comparing if you want separate beds; for low-floor B/C and similar plans, check the full plan name.
Deluxe Twin	32㎟; two 120 cm beds	Worth including in the comparison if you care more about room to move and a seat beside the bed.
Comfort Superior Twin	From 20㎟; two 120 cm beds, bathroom and toilet separate	If you value a separate bathroom layout, first check whether the plan you booked matches.

Double-bed and single categories: look at the bedside desk and luggage passage together

Double bed, wooden bedhead wall and entrance in the double-bed room gallery — Trip’s double-bed room category shares photos; smoking and non-smoking plans still need to be chosen separately.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Bathtub, toilet, washbasin and shower curtain in the double-bed room gallery — The unit bathroom of the double-bed room category.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Desk, chair, hot-water facilities and open shelving in the double-bed room gallery — The bedside desk and equipment layout — check the luggage spot together.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Double bed, desk and red bedhead wall in the business single room category — Trip’s business single room category shares photos; check the platform’s 120 cm bed-width field separately against the official Comfort series.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Trip also has different names such as business single, smoking or non-smoking, and high floor, and the business single field lists a 120 cm bed. I would check these platform plans separately against the official Comfort series, and not apply the same bed width just because they are all called single or double-bed. People sensitive to smoke smell should confirm all the more that the plan chosen is non-smoking.

Twin categories: floor level and bathroom matter, not just two beds

Two beds and the foot-of-bed passage in the comfortable twin room gallery — Trip’s comfortable twin room category — check the two beds and the passage distance first.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Two beds and bedside lamps in the low-floor comfortable twin C category — Trip’s low-floor comfortable twin C category — look at it separately from high-floor plans.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Beds, windows and orange walls in the comfortable superior twin category — Trip’s comfortable superior twin category; even with a similar name, check the full plan.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Friends travelling together can compare the two beds and the walkway first, then ask whether the bathroom is the separate layout they expect. Comfort Twin, Comfort Superior Twin and the platform’s superior twin have similar names but may correspond to different arrangements; I would save the full room-type name, area and bathroom terms together.

Deluxe: if you want to sit in the room for a while, look at a size up

Two beds, corner windows and a sofa in the deluxe twin room gallery — The overall space of Trip’s deluxe twin high-floor category.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Bathroom, washbasin and bathroom layout in the deluxe twin category — The bathroom and washbasin space of the deluxe twin category.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Washbasin and open bathroom door in the deluxe twin category — Another angle of the same category — check the washing flow first.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

If on some nights of this trip you want to come back early, the seating and room to move in the 32㎟ series would make me more willing to compare it. But the corner windows, sofa and bathroom layout in the photos still depend on the room actually booked; do not take one high-floor photo as proof that every room faces the same way.

Names like micro-bubble bathtub must be tied to the actual plan

Double bed, curtains and table and chairs in the high-floor double-bed category — Trip’s high-floor double-bed / micro-bubble bathtub plan gallery.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Two beds, windows and desk in the high-floor twin category — Trip’s high-floor twin / micro-bubble bathtub plan gallery.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Inside of the bathtub and bubble equipment in the room-type gallery — A bathtub equipment photo shared across several categories does not mean every room type has the same feature.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

The platform has names such as high-floor double-bed, twin and micro-bubble bathtub. If choosing a room for the bathtub feature, I would confirm the equipment and how to use it directly; galleries share photos across room types, so seeing one once does not mean the whole hotel has it. For combination plans such as family comfort rooms, also ask first how beds are allocated, whether rooms connect, and the number of guests.

Another look through guests’ lenses: passages and bathrooms

Room door, bedside passage and desk in a double-bed room guest photo — Guest room-type field: double-bed room, non-smoking / Mirable shower.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Bed and desk photographed from the entrance direction by the same double-bed room guest — The entrance-to-bedside distance shared by the same guest.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Two beds, a table and a luggage rack in a comfortable twin room guest photo — Guest room-type field: comfortable twin room, non-smoking.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Bathtub, toilet and washbasin in a comfortable twin room guest photo — The bathroom shared by the same comfortable twin room guest.
Photo source: Trip.com guest photos.

Guest photos add real angles of the entrance-to-bedside route, the luggage rack and the bathroom. Past reviews include people who liked the cleanliness and comfortable beds, and people who found it hard to move around after opening a suitcase; whether a case opens on top or needs to be fully spread out makes a big difference. I would choose a room by my own luggage habits, not just by whether a double bed sleeps two.

Want something hot in the morning? Consider the dashi ochazuke

The official site describes a daily dashi ochazuke breakfast with side dishes, pickles and drinks; 6:30 to 9:30, last order 9:00, 1,550 yen including tax, the same price for advance purchase and same-day addition. I would first check whether the plan booked includes breakfast, then decide whether to add it based on each day’s departure time.

Rice, toppings, soup pot and side dishes in the official ochazuke breakfast illustration — Official breakfast illustration: dashi chazuke and side dishes; actual items depend on the day’s supply.
Photo source: Hotel official site.

Pouring broth over topped rice in the ochazuke illustration — Official ochazuke serving illustration; toppings follow the day’s arrangement.
Photo source: Hotel official site.

Cereal bowl and serving equipment in the official cereal breakfast image — The official site also shows a cereal option; if you would rather have cereal, confirm the day’s supply with the hotel.
Photo source: Hotel official site.

The official site also shows a cereal option; if you do not want ochazuke or have dietary needs, I would ask first how the day’s arrangement works. The photos are dish illustrations, and toppings and side dishes may change; if you want to sit down and eat slowly, allow enough time and do not come back right at last order.

If you want a different breakfast in Akasaka every day, you can also compare plans without breakfast. Free coffee and black tea are a separate common service and cannot be taken as breakfast already being included.

Coffee, the terrace and cleaning arrangements — confirm each against your own needs

The official site lists check-in at 15:00, and the 11:00 check-out is stated to apply only to phone or official-site direct bookings, with other booking sites following their own plans. Trip lists 10:00; I would plan around the check-out time on my own booking, and not apply direct-booking terms to every plan.

Long table, chairs and counter in the first-floor common space — The first-floor common space — confirm breakfast-time and other-time use arrangements separately.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Tables, chairs and the entrance direction in the first-floor common space — Another angle of the common space.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

Sofas, round tables and surrounding city buildings on the 13th-floor terrace — Terrace seating in the gallery; weather and opening arrangements follow the day’s notice.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

The first floor has a shared workspace, 24-hour coffee and black tea, and paid laundry facilities; the 13th-floor terrace is listed 8:00 to 24:00 and is closed in rain or strong wind. If you specifically want to work in the first-floor workspace, I would ask about that day’s opening hours on arrival, so as not to schedule a meeting when it cannot be used.

Guests on consecutive nights have repeatedly mentioned that cleaning is not a full service every day, and towel changes, rubbish handling and amenity refills may need to follow the posted guidance. I would ask about the frequency and pick-up method before booking, especially for people travelling with children or needing tidying every day, to check whether this service rhythm suits them.

In reviews, some people praise the front desk’s warmth, while other guests report mistakes in key-card issuance and room-entry arrangements. These are individual guests’ accounts; I would confirm the room number and key card at check-in and check the door lock after entering the room. If anything is unusual, ask the front desk to handle it immediately, and do not treat good service reviews as a guarantee that every stay is the same.

Who I would recommend it to: people who want to stay in Akasaka and are willing to compare plans in detail

What I value

The Akasaka neighbourhood, where convenience stores and restaurants fit each day’s itinerary.
Single, twin and larger room types offer different bed widths and bathroom options.
First-floor coffee and black tea, laundry and the 13th-floor terrace — good for sitting a while when you have time.
Breakfast offers dashi ochazuke, which can be added to match your morning rhythm.

Before booking, I would think again about

Read the closed-exit notice together with the slope, and allow extra time when pulling a suitcase.
Luggage space in a 13.5㎟ room is tight, and bed widths under the platform’s different names need checking.
The 11:00 check-out has a direct-booking scope; other plans follow the booking itself.
Consecutive-night cleaning, towel and rubbish arrangements, and the on-site service style need to be accepted first.

If you want to make Akasaka your neighbourhood base for these nights, I would include it in the comparison, then choose a room by the number of companions, luggage and bathroom needs. Getting the check-out and cleaning rules clear first leaves your energy during the trip for eating, walking and resting well.

Fact-check date: 2026-10-24