Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sapporo Nakajima Koen

I always thought Japanese hotels were small and cramped, but this time I was pleasantly surprised! 👍 The room was large, bright, and had a window. The hotel service was excellent, and it was very clean. Plus, it's less than a 5-minute walk from the subway station, which is super convenient.

The hotel service in Japan is really a bit disappointing. For instance, regarding breakfast, I had an early flight and they couldn't pack it for me. I'm not sure if this is the case for all hotels or just this one. Also, the staff seemed a bit rigid; I can't quite put my finger on it. On the positive side, every time we left, they would bow, which felt genuinely polite, or perhaps overly polite, I can't tell. The breakfast itself was indeed good, and I enjoyed it. The price was quite steep though, 1000 for one night, and the room size wasn't very big. A large suitcase could just about lay flat.