Air Terminal Hotel エアターミナルホテル 機場航站飯店

Air Terminal Hotel is located on the 3rd floor of the New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal—an accommodation where you can literally “stay inside the airport.” The address is 3F New Chitose Airport Terminal Building, Bibi, Chitose. Guests can enter directly from the 1st-floor Arrivals lobby (Entrance 5) or from the 2nd-floor Departures area (Gate E), both accessible without stairs. From JR New Chitose Airport Station, it takes roughly 5 minutes on foot via indoor walkways, allowing you to check in without ever stepping outside. For travelers arriving late at night or departing early in the morning, this unbeatable airport-linked location is the hotel’s greatest strength.

The hotel offers around 188 rooms facing either the runway or the parking area. Room types include singles, doubles, twins, triples, and family rooms, with sizes ranging from approximately 20 to 60m². Options suit solo stays, couples, families, and small groups. Runway-side rooms provide a front-row view of aircraft taxiing and taking off—an experience unique to an airport-side hotel. Rooms on the opposite side offer quieter views for guests who prefer a more subdued stay. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, TV, refrigerator, electric kettle, individual air-conditioning, and a bidet toilet, covering the essentials expected of a modern business-class hotel.

One of the hotel’s signature advantages is complimentary access to New Chitose Airport Onsen on the 4th floor of the same terminal building. The onsen is a full-scale hot spring facility featuring indoor and open-air baths, saunas, stone spa rooms, and relaxation spaces. Guests of Air Terminal Hotel receive free admission (normally 2,600 yen for adults) by presenting a card issued at the front desk and walking about 5 minutes through the terminal. Hours are generally 10:00–22:45 and 5:00–8:00, aligned with terminal operating hours. It’s a rare luxury to enjoy a hot spring soak right inside the airport—whether to refresh before a flight or unwind after a long journey.

Breakfast is served at the hotel’s 3rd-floor restaurant, Schön Wasser, in a Japanese/Western buffet format. Service begins at 6:00, with final entry around 9:15, making it easy to eat well before an early flight. Alongside staples such as rice, miso soup, grilled fish, eggs, sausages, salads, bread, and cereals, the buffet sometimes includes Hokkaido specialties like fried hokke, jingisukan, or salmon. Many plans include breakfast at no extra charge—an appealing perk considering the prime airport location.

Facilities are designed to support both leisure and business travelers. The front desk is on the 3rd floor, with standard check-in at 14:00 and check-out at 11:00. Depending on availability, paid early check-in (from 11:00) and late check-out (until 14:00) are possible. While the hotel has no private parking, guests can use the airport’s parking facilities under the airport’s fee system. Cashless payments and major credit cards are accepted, and every essential connection within the airport—train station, shops, restaurants, and services—can be reached entirely indoors, minimizing weather-related stress.

Guestroom floors are located on levels 3–5 of the Domestic Terminal, connected by simple elevator routes. Vending machines, loaner amenities, and laundry service (outsourced) are available, making the hotel practical for long layovers or overnight stays. With the airport’s extensive dining, shopping, and business service options just steps away, guests effectively enjoy the combined convenience of a hotel and a full airport complex.

Access is straightforward: about 5 minutes on foot from JR New Chitose Airport Station and roughly 10 minutes by car from the New Chitose Airport IC on the expressway. After arriving by plane, simply follow terminal signage to the hotel entrance on the 1st or 2nd floor, then take the elevator to the 3rd-floor front desk. Being able to complete your entire stay without going outdoors is a major advantage—especially during Hokkaido’s winter months.

Overall, Air Terminal Hotel is designed for travelers who want to “make full use of the airport itself.” Ideal for early-morning and late-night flights, long layovers, or for starting your Hokkaido trip refreshed after a hot spring soak and a hearty breakfast, it blends practicality with a uniquely immersive airport experience. With runway-view rooms, complimentary onsen access, a 6:00 breakfast buffet, and a location literally inside the terminal, the hotel delivers both comfort and convenience for a seamless airport-centered stay.