Sapporo Prince Hotel

We stayed at the hotel for three days and our bath and hand towels were never changed. I went to the front desk to request new ones, and they repeatedly emphasized that the hotel's policy was to clean rooms every three days. I insisted that while we didn't need the room cleaned, we did need fresh bath and hand towels and bottled water daily, as we hadn't been able to shower for two days. I also pointed out that as a self-proclaimed five-star hotel, they should provide these basic services. This was by far the worst hotel experience we had during our trip to Hokkaido, Japan.

This is definitely a star hotel in Sapporo, a favorite among those who appreciate old-money elegance. The 360° bar and restaurant on the top floor offer panoramic views of Sapporo. The unique cylindrical design of the building makes the rooms on each floor stand out like a honeycomb. Breakfast, as always, was excellent; that day, it was all-you-can-eat sweet shrimp and scallops. Plus, there's a free shuttle service to Sapporo Station.

This hotel is simply perfect – clean, convenient, and every corner is filled with a fresh, gentle fragrance. The background music creates a sense of peace and subtle joy; the ambiance is truly exceptional! 👍👍 The room had plenty of hangers, and the air conditioning was quiet and responsive. The laundry room and ice machine were also very clean and easy to use. Both my child and I found the bedding incredibly comfortable, and the light switches were simple and convenient. Everything felt thoughtfully designed for guests – so appreciative! 💋💋 There's a FamilyMart downstairs and a Lawson right outside. Within a 5-10 minute walk (in different directions) you can find a 30-year-old subway station, coffee shops, and bakeries. The hot springs and breakfast cost extra, but they are absolutely worth it. The airport shuttle bus goes directly to the hotel, though the journey can be quite long (2.5 hours during evening rush hour). The hotel also provides a shuttle service to the JR station. Susukino is about a 20-minute walk away.

The hotel is a bit old but very well-maintained. The rooms are quite spacious for a Japanese hotel and very clean. The staff are also excellent and very polite. Plus, the hotel's location is super convenient, being very close to Tanukikoji Shopping Street, and there's even a Hokkaido goods store on the first floor. This will definitely be my first choice when I visit Sapporo again.

Compared to hotels in China, Japanese hotel rooms are generally simpler and smaller. This can be a bit disappointing, but it's to be expected. The location is excellent and very convenient. The hygiene and overall environment are also good.

For my trip to Sapporo, I chose to stay at the Prince Hotel. It's an older, established Japanese hotel with standard rooms that are typical of traditional Japanese hotel specifications. The location is convenient, situated at the end of Odori Park, and just a 400-meter walk from the subway station. The hotel also offers a shuttle bus service to Sapporo Station. From the hotel, it departs on the half-hour, but you need to book in advance at the front desk in the morning. From Sapporo Station, it departs on the hour, with the last bus at 7 PM. You can find it right next to the bus stop outside Sapporo Station, and the hotel's logo is on the bus. If you have a lot of luggage, you can also take the airport limousine bus directly from Sapporo Airport to the hotel entrance for 1500 JPY (cash per person), which is very convenient. However, for the return trip, there are only two buses to the airport daily, at 9:38 AM and 10:38 AM. We missed them on our way back, so we booked the hotel shuttle to Sapporo Station and took the JR train to the airport, which was also very easy! The hotel has a paid onsen (hot spring) on the second floor; guests can pay at the front desk to use it. We arrived back at the hotel too late each night to try it, but I'd definitely like to experience it next time!😆