TOKYO / MINATO

Olympic Inn Azabu

Olympic Inn Azabu

Azabu-Juban area: how to choose among standard rooms, eight-guest suites, and a private sauna

Curved corner exterior of Olympic Inn Azabu
Curved corner exterior of Olympic Inn Azabu.
Photo source: Trip.com hotel gallery.

How would I choose?

The key to choosing a room at Olympic Inn Azabu is how far apart the standard business rooms and the Premium suites are. For a practical base, there are small double rooms from 14 sqm; for groups, or for evenings spent in the room, there are large kitchen suites and private sauna suites.

I would start with bed width and who I am travelling with: a standard small double room has a 120 cm bed, so two adults should first check whether they can sleep comfortably. For trips to and from Azabu-Juban Station, also tell the Namboku Line and Oedo Line gates apart and allow enough walking time.

What appeals to me

  • Around Azabu-Juban, you can choose the Namboku Line or the Oedo Line to suit your itinerary.
  • Free drinks, self-service amenities, pillow rental, and laundry facilities are available.
  • Premium offers a four-bed kitchen suite and a private sauna suite, which can be compared by travel style.

Before booking, think about this

  • A standard small double room has a 120 cm bed, which is rather tight for two people.
  • The gap between traditional rooms and Premium is large, so confirm the actual room type.
  • Ask about breakfast content and cost in advance; free drinks are not breakfast.

Access: Azabu-Juban Station — first tell the Namboku Line and Oedo Line apart

The hotel address is 1-7-37 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo.Official access pagelists about a 6-minute walk from the Azabu-Juban Station Namboku Line gates and about 12 minutes from the Oedo Line gates; the two lines have different platforms and gates, so when planning luggage and time, do not treat them as the same starting point.

People who need a lift can first check theNamboku Line Azabu-Juban Station barrier-free information, as the route to the ground-level lift at Exit 1 differs from the usual Exit 2. The Oedo Line has its own lift route; if you need a wheelchair or a fully step-free route, ask the hotel to confirm the ground-level section and the entrance.

The hotel has no parking of its own. If you arrive by car, check nearby paid car parks and vehicle restrictions in advance, and do not treat roadside short-term parking as a place you can use all night.

Standard rooms: 120 cm and 140 cm beds make a big difference for two people

Official room pagelists a Semi-double small double room from 14 sqm, with one 120 cm wide bed for up to 2 guests. It is practical for solo stays when you are mostly out during the day; if two adults each want their own sleeping space, 120 cm needs serious thought.

Double rooms start at 16 sqm, with one 140 cm bed for up to 2 guests. If you want to share one bed but with more width, compare this room type first; its price difference from a small double room may be more meaningful than the room name suggests.

Standard rooms follow the streamlined route of a traditional business hotel, with a desk and basic facilities, and smoking and non-smoking types must be told apart. Do not mistake photos of the large living room on the Premium floors for a standard small double room.

Twin rooms: from 21.8 sqm, one 120 cm bed each

The official twin room listing starts at 21.8 sqm, with two 120 cm beds for up to 2 guests. Compared with a standard small double room, it suits friends or two people who do not want to share a bed better; bed width does not mean you can add guests on your own.

The hotel’s 2026 renovated twin-room plans and the new-style photos below give a first look at the bedside, sofa, and desk layout. The platform may also keep photos from different periods, so if you want a renovated room, confirm the plan and room type you choose; do not expect every room to be exactly the same from just one photo.

Executive Suite: from 71.4 sqm, four beds and a kitchen

The Executive Suite on the Premium floorsstarts at 71.4 sqm, with four 140 cm beds for up to 8 guests, plus a kitchen and dining table. It is most appealing for groups who want to sit together in one place to chat or prepare simple food.

An eight-guest layout may mean two people sharing one 140 cm bed, not eight separate single beds. When family or friends book together, sorting out who shares with whom, children’s ages, and luggage volume is more practical than just looking at ‘up to 8 guests’.

The photos also show a kitchen, laundry facilities, and separate bathing space. If you plan to cook properly or stay long, confirm in advance what tableware, seasonings, cleaning, and rubbish rules apply; do not assume the room will be stocked with every household consumable.

Sauna Suite: a private sauna belonging only to this suite

The Sauna Suite is another, different Premium room type, officially listed from 56.9 sqm, with two 140 cm beds for up to 4 guests, and a sauna for completely private use. If you want to spend the evening relaxing in the room, this option is closer to the purpose of the trip itself than a standard business room.

A private sauna is not a facility shared by all guests in the hotel. When booking, confirm that the room name is Sauna Suite, as well as how to use it, cleaning, and precautions; a standard small double room or Executive Suite should not be expected to have a sauna just because it is in the same hotel.

Below are kept the bed layout, window-side sofa, bathtub rest area, and official sauna photos. Two 140 cm beds for four guests also require a bed-sharing arrangement; if everyone travelling together wants a bed to themselves, compare room types again.

Standard room guest photos: luggage, bathroom, and the age of the facilities together

Guest feedbackoffers different angles on the stay: some people like the location and price, while others feel the standard rooms and bathrooms show their age. When choosing this hotel, the differences between room types are worth a closer look than a single hotel score.

The guest photos below keep the bedside, doorway, window side, bathroom, and luggage placement after check-in. If you are not used to a traditional unit bathroom, first look at the scale of the washbasin and bathtub; with small and large suitcases, solo stays and stays for two, the sense of space will differ.

Standard room bathrooms: the actual layout of a compact bathtub and shower

Standard rooms have a unit bathroom, with bathtub, washbasin, and toilet together in one space.Official websiteintroduces ReFa shower heads throughout, but the bathroom scale of a standard room is still business-hotel type, and changing the shower equipment will not make it suite-sized.

Looking at the official room-type gallery together with different guests’ photos gives a clearer idea of where to turn around, put a toiletry bag, and shower. If you need handrails, door width, or special bathing assistance, ask the hotel directly about a suitable room type.

Breakfast arrangements: check the plan first — free drinks are not a meal

In the morning I would first plan on eating out or bringing simple food of my own. When booking, confirm whether the plan includes breakfast; if you hope to add it at the hotel, first ask the hotel whether it is served that day, how it is served, and what it costs, before fitting it into your itinerary.

The free drink machine in the lobby is a service introduced by the hotel, where you can have a drink and rest briefly, but it is not free breakfast. People staying in an Executive Suite who plan to use the kitchen can confirm the equipment in advance, then bring suitable simple ingredients of their own.

Check-in details: free drinks, choosing a pillow, and laundry

Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out at 11:00.Official FAQstates that the front desk is staffed 24 hours, but if you arrive later than your planned arrival time you still need to notify them, to avoid being treated as a cancellation; luggage storage should also be arranged according to the rules for the check-in and check-out days.

The first floor has self-service amenities and free drinks, and the hotel also introduces pillow recommendations and a rental service, in limited numbers. People who like to choose their own pillow, or hope to bring fewer amenities, can see what suits them on arrival.

There is a laundry space in the hotel, with wash and dry costs and operation as posted on site. The machines in the photos give a first look at the environment, which helps when deciding how many nights to stay and hoping to bring fewer clothes; whether a Premium suite has in-room laundry equipment depends on the room type booked.

When sharing a bed with a child not yet in school, first tell the hotel the age and number of guests, then confirm the bed arrangement according to the FAQ and available plans. Even if a 120 cm bed meets the occupancy rules, still consider whether adults and children can sleep comfortably.

Nearby: treat Azabu-Juban as a neighbourhood for strolls and dinner

This hotel is in Minamiazabu, suited to people who want to look for restaurants around Azabu-Juban at a leisurely pace and travel by the Namboku Line or Oedo Line during the day. Compared with staying right by a major station platform, there is a longer walk back to the room, in exchange for a different neighbourhood rhythm.

When planning trips around Roppongi or Tokyo Tower, choose walking or transport according to actual transport and your energy, and do not treat attraction photos online as the view from the room window. Leaving time after dinner to walk slowly back to the hotel can also end the day more easily.

Who it suits: standard rooms for practicality, suites for spending time in the room

People travelling alone, willing to accept a traditional business-room scale, and wanting to stay around Azabu-Juban can start by comparing standard rooms. For two people staying together, I would first confirm the difference between 120 cm and 140 cm beds, or look directly at twin rooms where each person has a bed.

For groups and long stays, compare the Executive Suite separately; if you want a private sauna, confirm the Sauna Suite before booking. This hotel ranges widely from streamlined rooms to large suites, so matching room type to lifestyle first makes it easier to find a suitable room.

Fact-check date: 2026-10-24