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The Property — アパホテルプライド〈赤坂国会議事堂前〉 No.293
Apa Hotel Pride Akasaka Kokkai Gijidōmae is a no-frills business hotel near the National Diet Building, offering compact but functional rooms with the chain's trademark hard mattress and high-pressure shower. The lobby is sleek and modern, with automated check-in kiosks and a small convenience store selling snacks and toiletries. It suits budget-conscious travellers who prioritise location over space — you're paying for the 10-minute walk to the parliament and three metro lines, not for room size.
Chronicles of Tokyo
Tokyo began as the fishing village of Edo in the 12th century, growing into the shogunate's capital by 1603 under Tokugawa Ieyasu. After the Meiji Restoration in 1868, it was renamed Tokyo ('Eastern Capital') and rapidly modernised, blending Western brick architecture with traditional temples. The 1923 Great Kantō Earthquake and WWII firebombing levelled much of the city, leading to a postwar concrete-and-glass rebuild. Today, Tokyo is a hyper-efficient metropolis of 14 million, known for its punctual transit, neon-lit entertainment districts, and deep-rooted neighbourhood culture.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tokyo guide →Best months
March to May for cherry blossoms and mild temperatures (10-20°C), and October to November for crisp autumn air and colourful foliage.
Peak / festival surge
Late March to early April (cherry blossom season) and late April to early May (Golden Week) are the busiest. Hotels in central Tokyo, including this Apa, can double or triple in price. The Sakura Matsuri at nearby Ueno Park and the Grand Sumo Tournament in May drive massive crowds.
Budget shoulder season
June and September offer lower room rates and fewer tourists, though June is the start of the rainy season (tsuyu) with frequent drizzle. September still has warm days and occasional typhoons.
Weather & packing
Tokyo's summer is humid with temperatures hitting 30°C and high dew points, making it feel hotter. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry shirt and a small umbrella — sudden afternoon showers are common in July.
Live City Briefing — Tokyo
- The Tokyo Metro's Hibiya and Chiyoda Lines near the hotel will undergo night-time maintenance on weekdays in July 2026, meaning last trains run 30 minutes earlier than usual.
- A new craft beer bar, Beer & Garden Hoppy, opened in April 2026 on a side street off Sotobori-dori, five minutes from the hotel — they serve 12 rotating taps and small plates.
- The nearby National Diet Building offers free guided tours in English on weekday mornings, but advance booking (via the Japanese Parliament website) is now required from June 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to アパホテルプライド〈赤坂国会議事堂前〉 No.293, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 8 to 12 on the south side of the building, facing away from Sotobori-dori Avenue. These mid-height floors reduce street noise and offer quieter surroundings. South-facing rooms have less traffic rumble than those on the northern side.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 4, especially those facing north or east towards Sotobori-dori, as they catch direct traffic noise from the main road. Also skip rooms near the lift lobby on any floor, particularly on lower levels, due to late-night guest activity.
Best views
Best view is from south-facing rooms on floors 10–13, overlooking the low-rise neighbourhood towards the Diet Building grounds—a mix of rooftops and greenery, not blocked by taller buildings. East-facing rooms give a direct view of the traffic on Sotobori-dori, which is less scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 8 through 12 are consistently quietest, balancing height-induced stillness with minimal elevator noise. Higher floors above 12 may also be quiet, but lift noise can carry at end-of-corridor positions.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: Sotobori-dori traffic (constant, especially on north and east sides), ground-floor restaurant kitchen extraction fans (audible on floors 2–5 after 10pm), and lift door chimes on floors 6 and 7. Weekend nights see spill-out chatter from the nearby izakaya strip on the east side.
Insider tips
1) Check in after 3pm to request a south-facing room at reception—they hold a few quiet rooms for late arrivals. 2) Ask for a room on the 'premium quiet floor' (floor 11) if available; it’s the quietest due to its distance from both street and lift core.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — アパホテルプライド〈赤坂国会議事堂前〉 No.293
Free for all guests; speed around 30 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, no time limit.
Two lifts serving all guest floors (2F–14F); no stairs-only sections.
Digital newspapers via PressReader (free, keyed to room). No physical papers. The hotel lobby has a small exhibition on the historic Nagatacho neighbourhood.
Check-in from 15:00. Early bag-drop from 10:00 (free). Late check-out until 12:00 costs 1,000 JPY; after 12:00 full nightly rate.
Free storage at front desk on day of check-in/out; longer storage not offered.
Step-free access from street to lobby via ramp; one wheelchair-accessible room on 2F. Lifts are wide enough for standard chairs. No accessible bathroom in public areas.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is Times Park Nagatacho (0.2 km, open 24h, 400 JPY per hour, max 2,400 JPY overnight). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 200 JPY per person per night for stays under 10,000 JPY; 500 JPY for 10,000-14,999 JPY stays
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 5,000 JPY cash or card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: 八坂神社 猿田彦神社 (208 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: 山王稲荷神社 (214 m · ~3 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 威徳寺 (756 m · ~9 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: 圓通寺 (989 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
帝国ホテルプラザ東京 — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
虎ノ門3丁目児童遊園 — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
虎屋ギャラリー — 992 m · ~12 min walk
赤坂RED/THEATER — 491 m · ~6 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 344 m · ~4 min walk
富谷薬局 — 378 m · ~5 min walk
セブン-イレブン — 36 m · ~1 min walk
溜池山王 — 171 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Japanese Yen, JPY
Use ATMs at 7-Eleven or Japan Post Bank for the best rates; avoid airport exchange counters and tourist bureaux which charge poor rates and fees.
Major credit cards are accepted at most hotels, department stores, and chain restaurants, but many smaller shops, cafes, and local eateries are cash-only; contactless (Suica/Pasmo) is widely used for transit and convenience stores.
Tipping is not customary and can be seen as rude; just pay the bill as shown. No tip needed for taxis, restaurants, or hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A can of hot or cold coffee from a convenience store vending machine costs about ¥110.
A bowl of ramen from a standing or counter shop — ¥800–1,000.
A main dish at an izakaya or casual curry house — around ¥1,000–1,500.
Ameya-Yokocho market near Ueno and the streets around Asakusa are busy with takoyaki, yakitori, and taiyaki stalls, typically ¥300–600 per item.
Don Quijote and Seiyu supermarkets are common for budget groceries; 7-Eleven and FamilyMart also sell fresh items at reasonable prices.
Uniqlo and Muji are the go-to high-street chains for affordable basics; for second-hand bargains, try Shimokitazawa's thrift shops.
A 24-hour Tokyo Metro pass costs ¥600 and covers 13 subway lines; from Narita, the Keisei Skyliner (¥2,570 one way) gets you to Nippori in about 40 minutes, then use the metro pass onward.
Eat at conveyor-belt sushi or curry rice shops for filling meals under ¥1,000; buy a rechargeable Suica card for seamless transit and small purchases; avoid taxis — stick to trains and buses.
Good to know — Tokyo
Type A/B · 100V
safe
$1 ≈ ¥162.39 · JPY
Emergency Contacts
TokyoIn Japan, dial 110 for police and 119 for ambulance/fire services. English-speaking operators may be available. For tourist assistance, contact the Japan National Tourism Organization hotline or your hotel concierge.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tokyo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at アパホテルプライド〈赤坂国会議事堂前〉 No.293
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 344 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · 富谷薬局 — 378 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Narita International Airport → Palace Hotel Tokyo
💡 Most expensive but fastest during off-peak. Use Nihongo taxi counters or pre-book via hotel for best rates.
Throughout central Tokyo (from Palace Hotel) → All major districts
💡 Get Suica/Pasmo card (¥2,000, ¥1,500 usable). Marunouchi Line platform is directly below hotel. Fastest local transit.
Narita International Airport Terminals 1, 2, 3 → Palace Hotel Tokyo
💡 Direct service to hotel. No transfers needed. Book online for ¥2,600. Luggage handling included.
Narita International Airport → Tokyo Station (5 mins walk to Palace Hotel Tokyo)
💡 Most convenient option. Buy a round-trip ticket for ¥5,070. Hotel concierge can arrange return booking.
About Tokyo
Wikipedia ↗
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital and most populous city of Japan. The population of the city proper was over 14 million as of 2023. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring prefectures, is the third-most populous metropolitan area in the world, ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at アパホテルプライド〈赤坂国会議事堂前〉 No.293?
Request rooms on floors 8 to 12 on the south side of the building, facing away from Sotobori-dori Avenue. These mid-height floors reduce street noise and offer quieter surroundings. South-facing rooms have less traffic rumble than those on the northern side.
Which rooms should I avoid at アパホテルプライド〈赤坂国会議事堂前〉 No.293?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 4, especially those facing north or east towards Sotobori-dori, as they catch direct traffic noise from the main road. Also skip rooms near the lift lobby on any floor, particularly on lower levels, due to late-night guest activity.
Is アパホテルプライド〈赤坂国会議事堂前〉 No.293 noisy?
Main noise sources: Sotobori-dori traffic (constant, especially on north and east sides), ground-floor restaurant kitchen extraction fans (audible on floors 2–5 after 10pm), and lift door chimes on floors 6 and 7. Weekend nights see spill-out chatter from the nearby izakaya strip on the east side.
Which rooms have the best views at アパホテルプライド〈赤坂国会議事堂前〉 No.293?
Best view is from south-facing rooms on floors 10–13, overlooking the low-rise neighbourhood towards the Diet Building grounds—a mix of rooftops and greenery, not blocked by taller buildings. East-facing rooms give a direct view of the traffic on Sotobori-dori, which is less scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at アパホテルプライド〈赤坂国会議事堂前〉 No.293?
1) Check in after 3pm to request a south-facing room at reception—they hold a few quiet rooms for late arrivals. 2) Ask for a room on the 'premium quiet floor' (floor 11) if available; it’s the quietest due to its distance from both street and lift core.
What time is check-in at アパホテルプライド〈赤坂国会議事堂前〉 No.293?
Check-in at アパホテルプライド〈赤坂国会議事堂前〉 No.293 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does アパホテルプライド〈赤坂国会議事堂前〉 No.293 have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speed around 30 Mbps download; login via room number and surname, no time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at アパホテルプライド〈赤坂国会議事堂前〉 No.293?
200 JPY per person per night for stays under 10,000 JPY; 500 JPY for 10,000-14,999 JPY stays
Where can I eat cheaply near アパホテルプライド〈赤坂国会議事堂前〉 No.293?
A bowl of ramen from a standing or counter shop — ¥800–1,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from アパホテルプライド〈赤坂国会議事堂前〉 No.293?
A 24-hour Tokyo Metro pass costs ¥600 and covers 13 subway lines; from Narita, the Keisei Skyliner (¥2,570 one way) gets you to Nippori in about 40 minutes, then use the metro pass onward.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
March to May for cherry blossoms and mild temperatures (10-20°C), and October to November for crisp autumn air and colourful foliage.
Top Attractions in Tokyo
💡 Go on a Sunday when the palace grounds are open for a guided tour (free, first come first served, starts 10:00 and 13:30). Otherwise the gardens are quiet on weekday mornings.
💡 Visit on a Sunday afternoon when Chuo-dori closes to traffic — it becomes a lively street market. The top-floor observation deck of the Itoya stationery store is free and gives great views over the district.
💡 Bring a picnic and sit by Shinobazu Pond. The lotus flowers in July-August are stunning. Free entry to the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum on the first Monday of the month.
💡 Skip the main gate queues. Enter through the side streets off Nakamise-dori for a more local feel. The temple is at its calmest just after sunrise.
💡 Go just before sunset on a weekday. Fewer crowds and the torii gates look fantastic as the light fades. Watch for wedding processions on weekend mornings.
💡 Go on a weekday in late November for incredible autumn colours (the maple trees are unbeatable). The greenhouse is free and often overlooked.