Premier Hotel -Tsubaki- Sapporo

The location may not be close to train station but the buses outside hotels bring us to Sapporo station easily. Walking distance to Nijo market and Odori but not so easy in the winter snow. Lawson opposite is an added convenience. Rooms may be aged but I love the spaciousness of the connected rooms and the access to the Level 10 lounge (with alcohol from 4 to 7pm for those interested). There is also a public bath.

We could not recommend this hotel enough! The staff are just the best. All smiles, very polite, extra kind (especially those in the breakfast buffet and concierge area). Even the cleaners are helpful. The amenities are more than enough and they clean our room everyday even if we didn't ask to. The breakfast buffet was the best for its price. My kids loved it so much that my 5yo son ate at least 3-4 breads in the morning. The coffee was also perfect! The view outside from the Californian restaurant was also fantastic with lots of pine trees. It's a bonus this hotel has onsen, we loved soaking in there after a day outside in the snow. This hotel will be our go-to place in Sapporo now. Can't wait to be back!

A note for winter travelers: A minor downside was the room temperature. We were told that air conditioning/cooling is not available during winter. Even with the heat turned off, the room remained quite warm. We were advised to keep our window opened slightly to keep outside cool. It's something to keep in mind if you prefer a very cool sleeping environment.