Dormy Inn Premium Sapporo is a well-regarded mid-range hotel known for its hot-spring bath and sauna, and for being steps from Tanukikoji, the covered shopping arcade that runs through the centre of the city. The hotel has free WiFi in all rooms, a restaurant and a daily breakfast buffet, and a calm, practical feel that appeals to both leisure and business travellers. Guests give it high marks, and many return for the baths after a day in the cold. Odori Park is about three minutes away on foot, and Susukino is an easy stroll, so you can reach the main sights, restaurants and bars without needing transport.
Location and getting around
The Tanukikoji shopping street is about a one-minute walk, Odori Park about three minutes and the TV Tower about eleven. The Nishi-Hatchome subway stop is about four minutes away. Sapporo Station is a longer walk of about 14 minutes, so this is not the hotel for those who want to be at the platform, but a subway ride or a taxi will do it. New Chitose Airport is about an hour by car. The arcade is a boon in winter, offering a sheltered route to shops, cafes and dinner.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are compact but well designed, with wired and wireless internet, air conditioning and the usual Japanese touches. The hot-spring bath and sauna are the main attraction and are open to guests, a welcome treat after sightseeing. A daily breakfast buffet runs in the morning for a fee, and a restaurant is on site. Self-parking is available for a nightly fee. There is laundry, dry cleaning, luggage storage and a vending machine, and staff speak several languages. The building is smoke-free, and pets are not allowed.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, solo travellers and small families on a sensible budget will find the hotel excellent value. The compact rooms suit short stays, so larger families may want more space. Wheelchair access may have limitations, so ask in advance. Because the hotel is popular and well rated, it books early for the Snow Festival and in winter.
Compare the room-only rate with breakfast, as the buffet is a highlight but not cheap. For a hotel that gives you a hot spring in the middle of a city, the price is hard to beat.
Why stay here
- ✓Hot-spring bath
- ✓Sauna
- ✓One minute from Tanukikoji arcade
- ✓Breakfast buffet available
- ✓Free WiFi in all rooms
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Laundry and dry cleaning
- ✓Luggage storage
Good questions
Does Dormy Inn Premium Sapporo have a hot spring?+
Yes, the hotel has a hot-spring bath and a sauna for guests. It is a popular way to warm up after a day in the cold.
Is it close to Sapporo Station?+
It is about a 14-minute walk from the station, or a short subway ride. Odori Park is only about three minutes away.
Is breakfast included?+
Not in every rate. A daily buffet is available for a fee, so compare room-only and breakfast rates.
