i read some good reviews of this place on trip advisor and i have to say, i was very disappointed. i would maybe recommend it to a japanese businessman who's looking for a slightly bigger room on a business trip to tokyo. but this hotel is really not set up for foreign guests. the basics are just lacking. the rooms... more

The hotel is really lovely. We stayed in the Zen Suite (Suite II), which was exceptionally spacious for a Tokyo hotel. It is located in Akasaka; very close to the Chiyoda subway line and walking distance (~ 10-15 minute walk) to stations for the Maronouchi and Ginza lines. The neighborhood has lots of restaurants and clubs and not much happening... more

I found the Avanshell via japanese friends who recommended it. For the facilities it has, the Avashell really is a hidden treasure. It is fairly small, so your face is actually remebered at reception. The rooms are all junior-suite style (although they vary in type of decoration), extremely big for japanese hotel standards and you get a balcony! For the... more

Stayed here while on a business trip to Japan. Its in a good location in Akasaka and there are good restaurants and convenience stores on the same road. The tube is just behind the hotel. The hotel itself was a standard western style business hotel. I stayed in the hotel at the beginning and end of my stay and on... more

We found Avanshell by accident while having dinner at the Italian restaurant at the entrance. The rooms are spacious with balconies that have a pretty good view if you are up at least to the fifth floor or higher. Outstanding service, free internet and great rooms. more

Hidden 100 yards from the Akasaka station, this hotel has large rooms, reasonable rates and outstanding service. The staff here will go out of their way to help you with all your needs. I stayed here because my son was returning home from a semester in Tokyo and I went to help. The staff helped with bus tours, walking tours,... more