Air Terminal Hotel

This is my umpteenth time staying at the Terminal Hotel at Sapporo Airport. Its location is unbeatable, right next to the domestic departures E counter. You just take the hotel elevator up to the 3rd floor for the lobby. Breakfast starts at 6:00 AM and is incredibly rich – a fantastic option for anyone with an early or late flight. I'll definitely be back!

This mysterious hotel is hidden inside the terminal building. I chose it because I had an early 7:30 AM flight and was worried about JR (Japan Railways) issues. Although the price wasn't cheap, I felt the overall experience was great. How to find it: You'll see a small entrance between the check-in counters for Skymark and Jetstar Japan on the second floor of the domestic departures area. Ctrip inexplicably listed it as 'no breakfast,' yet they offered free breakfast. What's that about??? The hotel room is quite spacious for Japan; having two sets of tables and chairs felt luxurious. The standard amenities in the room, like yukata (Japanese robes), toothbrushes, razors, a care kit, and even a bath scrub mitt, were so extensive it made me feel like I wasn't in Japan. Guests get free access to the New Chitose Airport Onsen, which was a pleasant surprise. Taking a dip and then a shower was incredibly relaxing. After 11 PM, there aren't many flights, so you don't have to worry about aircraft noise. A delightful hotel, highly recommended!

Extremely convenient location, and the room was surprisingly spacious. We had a view of the airport runway, with planes constantly taking off and landing – it was a really interesting 'plane-view room.' In the evening, the hot springs were wonderfully relaxing, with several different pools to choose from; we soaked to our heart's content. The hotel's breakfast buffet was excellent; I had some delicious soup curry, which my husband said was just as good as what you'd find in outside restaurants. We'd definitely recommend it to friends and come back again!