APA Hotel Pride Akasaka — women-only floor, rooftop onsen in the heart of Tokyo
Have you ever looked for a Tokyo hotel where you feel genuinely safe from the moment you step into the lift — and then get to soak in a rooftop onsen after a full day's sightseeing? APA Hotel Pride Akasaka is the answer that solo female travellers keep recommending to each other: a dedicated women-only floor (女性専用) with key-card-only access, an upgraded Premium Single room, and a free rooftop onsen open until 1 am — all a 2-minute walk from Tameike-Sanno Station.
APA Hotel Pride Akasaka sits at 2-3-9 Akasaka, Minato-ku — a district close to the National Diet Building that is quiet, clean, and safe by nature. Tameike-Sanno Station (Ginza and Namboku lines) is just a 2-minute walk away, and Akasaka Station is 4 minutes in the other direction. From Tameike-Sanno you can ride the Ginza Line directly to Ginza and Shibuya, while the Namboku Line connects to Roppongi-Itchome with ease. It is the ideal base for anyone who wants a calm neighbourhood that still plugs into every corner of Tokyo without fuss.
"The women-only floor made me feel genuinely safe — key-card only, no men can come up at all. And the rooftop onsen after a full day of walking was the best thing about the stay. Several guests say this is the best APA property they have ever stayed at."
The feature that most clearly separates APA Hotel Pride Akasaka from a standard APA property is the women-only floor (女性専用) with key-card-only lift access. Crucially, it is pre-set at check-in — guests do not need to ask. No men can reach that floor. Many solo female travellers in online communities single this out as the detail that lets them actually rest, without staying alert all evening. Being on a floor where all fellow guests are also women compounds the feeling of ease.
The second standout is the rooftop onsen on the 14th floor, open free of charge until 1 am, with strict gender separation. Lowering into hot water after a day of pounding Tokyo's pavements is something guest after guest mentions first in their reviews. On clear days, a view of Mt. Fuji is sometimes possible at sunset from the rooftop — not guaranteed on every visit, but when it happens it is a memorable bonus.
The Premium Single room at 13 sq m is a noticeable step up from a standard APA room. It comes with a memory foam mattress, a Dyson dryer, and an iron — everything a solo traveller needs without having to pack extras. Thirteen square metres feels compact, but the layout is efficient enough that it rarely feels cramped in use. The size is typical for central Tokyo at this price point.
The APA App is worth downloading before you book. It is free, available in English, and grants an immediate ¥1,000 discount on every booking, plus the chance of a free room upgrade across the APA network nationwide. For anyone planning multiple nights or returning to Japan regularly, signing up is one of the easiest savings available.
A few things to know before booking — Akasaka is a business and government district, which means food options after 10 pm are thinner than in tourist-heavy areas like Shinjuku or Shibuya. Konbini nearby will cover late-night hunger reliably. Also worth checking: the 14th-floor onsen has a mixed-gender day approximately once a month. Pull up the APA App calendar before selecting your dates to make sure you land on a women-only day.
APA Hotel Pride Akasaka carries a guest score of 8.5 — a strong result for a property in this quiet-but-connected district. If you want a Tokyo base that takes women's safety seriously, delivers a genuine onsen experience every evening for free, and puts you two minutes from a multi-line train hub, this hotel is the one that solo female travellers keep recommending — from ¥10,800/night.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Women-only floor with key-card access — feel genuinely safe throughout the stay
- ✓ Free rooftop onsen on the 14th floor, open until 1 am
- ✓ Premium Single room with memory foam, Dyson dryer and iron — well equipped
- ✓ Tameike-Sanno just 2 min walk — Ginza and Namboku lines, very convenient
- ! Room is 13 sq m — compact even by APA Pride standards
- ! Akasaka is a business district — food options are limited after 10 pm, konbini is the backup
- ! Onsen has a mixed-gender day once a month — check APA App calendar before booking
- ✓ APA App membership saves ¥1,000 per booking plus chance of a free upgrade
- ✓ National Diet neighbourhood — quiet, clean and safe, well suited to solo female travellers
- ✓ Premium Single is a clear upgrade over a standard APA room
- ✓ 2-min walk to Tameike-Sanno — straightforward connections across Tokyo
- ! ¥10,800 is higher than a standard APA branch — you're paying for the women-only floor and onsen
- ! No restaurant in the hotel — you'll need to go out for every meal
- ! Some rooms may catch street noise in the morning — request a higher floor when possible
- 💡If you need a spacious room — the Premium Single is 13 sq m, which is compact by most standards → if you need more space, look at room categories with larger layouts or consider an alternative property.
- 💡If you plan to eat out late every night — Akasaka quietens after 10 pm and dining options are limited → there are good konbini near Akasaka Station, or plan your evening meal near the station before heading back.
- 💡If soaking in the onsen is the centrepiece of your trip — the 14th-floor bath has one mixed-gender day per month → open the APA App calendar before selecting your dates to confirm you'll be staying on a women-only day.