This was the first hotel we stayed at in Hokkaido on this trip. Since I was traveling with two kids, I specifically chose a hotel close to JR Sapporo Station for convenience. One reason was that the beds here are relatively large and can be pushed together, and the other was that we could go to the public bath at night after a tiring day of exploring.
It was very easy to mistake the hotel for another one when we arrived. Coming from the station, you'll first see the illuminated signpost for Mitsui Garden Hotel, and Mitsui Garden Hotel West is about 10 meters further back. I didn't pay attention and ended up at the Garden Hotel instead. Please refer to picture 2 for a detailed description.
There's a Lawson convenience store next to the hotel, and nearby are Torikizoku and Tokuju yakiniku, both places I love to eat at. There were other places I wanted to try, but we only stayed for two days, so we had to give up on those for now. In short, you can find lots of delicious food without having to go far.
The hotel room isn't huge, but it's well-equipped and neatly arranged. With reasonable planning, it can accommodate luggage for three people. The hotel staff even thoughtfully made up the sofa bed for me in advance, and their service was prompt and attentive.
The public bath is on the 2nd floor. It's not very large; for men, there are six seated showers, one standing shower, and one soaking tub, which can probably accommodate about seven or eight people at most. Outside the changing area of the public bath, there's a restroom and coin-operated washing machines.
Turning left out of the public bath, you'll find vending machines, and turning right leads to the restaurant. It's a perfect spot to sit and wait for someone, and you can get free drinks (coffee, tea, iced water, soft drinks, etc.) from the beverage area. We opted out of breakfast because we wanted to sleep in, so I can't comment on the breakfast quality.
Overall, the hotel gives a feeling of being refined and efficient. Every aspect is designed to make our stay convenient, and I really love it here. The kids also gave it high marks, and I'm sure it will be our top choice for our next visit.
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