Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu is on Nishi 5-chome of Minami 8-jo in Chuo-ku, at the southern edge of the central business district. It is a four-class upscale hotel with 382 rooms, a member of a well-known independent hotel collection, and its position is its main strength: Susukino Street is about five minutes away on foot, Nakajima Park about three, and the Nijo Market about thirteen. Rooms range from singles and twins to deluxe twins and a two-bedroom premium suite that sleeps four, and bathrooms have deep soaking tubs and bidets. Rooms include free WiFi, air conditioning, heating, refrigerators and workspaces with desk chairs. The hotel also has a terrace, a garden, a bar and an on-site restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. The mix of a calm park setting and quick access to the restaurants and bars of Susukino makes it a strong pick for couples and food-minded travellers.
Location and getting around
The hotel is close to subway and tram stops, with Nakajima Park, a leafy city park, only a few minutes away. Tanukikoji Shopping Street is about eleven minutes on foot, Odori Park about fourteen, and the Sapporo TV Tower and JR Tower are within reach by subway or a longer walk. Many nearby places serve Hokkaido specialities such as grilled lamb, and the hotel's page names several within a few minutes of the door. New Chitose Airport is a little over an hour by car, though the train is usually easier.
Rooms and facilities
The soaking tubs are the detail guests tend to praise, and the rooms are quiet and comfortable with workspaces for those combining travel and work. A terrace and garden give you a green outlook that is uncommon in the centre. The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch, and a buffet breakfast costs extra, so compare room-only and breakfast rates.
Self-parking is available for a nightly fee, with limited spaces. The hotel also has a bar, laundry and dry cleaning, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk, which is helpful if you are travelling to or from a ski resort.
Who it suits and what to know: this is a good base for couples, food lovers and anyone who wants Susukino within a short walk but a quieter street to sleep on. It is less convenient than the station hotels for early trains, so allow time for a subway ride on departure day. Check-in starts in the afternoon with a late arrival option, and check-out is at 11 in the morning.
Pets are not allowed. Free cancellation is offered on select rates. In winter, the walk to Susukino is short but can be icy, so pack boots with grip. Book early for the Snow Festival, when rooms in this part of town fill quickly.
Why stay here
- ✓Five minutes from Susukino
- ✓Three minutes from Nakajima Park
- ✓Deep soaking tubs and bidets
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Free in-room WiFi
- ✓Laundry and dry cleaning
- ✓Luggage storage and 24-hour front desk
Good questions
How far is Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu from Susukino?+
About five minutes on foot. Nakajima Park is around three minutes away.
Is breakfast included?+
Not always. A buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge, so compare room-only and breakfast rates.
Is it close to Sapporo Station?+
Not directly. The station is a subway ride or a longer walk away, so allow extra time for early trains.
