APA Hotel Sapporo-Susukino-Ekimae アパホテル〈札幌すすきの駅前〉 APA飯店 - 札幌薄野站前

APA Hotel Sapporo Susukino-Ekimae is a 296-room business hotel located in Minami 4-jo Nishi 2-chome in central Sapporo. Sitting right next to Exit 3 of Hosui-Susukino Station on the Toho Subway Line and just a 3-minute walk from Susukino Station on the Namboku Line, it offers one of the most convenient locations in the Susukino area. Sapporo Station is only two stops away on the Toho Line with no transfers, making the hotel a practical base for both sightseeing and business travel.

The building originally opened in 1973, but the guest rooms and lobby were fully renovated in 2018 and now reflect APA Hotel’s modern standard design. All rooms are Western-style and come in four types: Single, Double, Twin, and Triple. Singles measure 12 sqm with a 110 cm bed; Doubles range from 14–16 sqm with 140 cm beds; Twins are 15–19 sqm with two 110 cm beds; and Triples are 17 sqm, consisting of a Twin room plus a sofa bed.

Each room is furnished with APA’s original “Cloud fit” bed and two types of exclusive pillows, along with a high-quality duvet. Complimentary Wi-Fi and wired internet are available in all rooms and the lobby. The 40-inch-class LCD TVs feature “APA Digital Information,” allowing guests to view hotel details and neighborhood guides directly on the screen, and BBC News is available for free. Power outlets, USB ports, and centralized lighting controls are placed at the bedside for convenient in-bed operation.

The bathrooms feature APA’s signature “egg-shaped” compact unit bath, designed with a deep tub despite its small footprint. All rooms include a warm-water bidet toilet. Amenities include shampoo, conditioner, body soap, facial & hand soap, toothbrushes, razors, hairbrushes, cotton pads, and cotton swabs. For rooms with multiple guests, towel sets in different colors help distinguish each guest’s items.

On the first floor, the restaurant “Sengyo Kanazawa” serves a breakfast buffet highlighting fresh seafood and Hokkaido specialties. Guests can enjoy 3–4 kinds of sashimi delivered directly from local markets and create their own seafood bowls, along with grilled fish, local delicacies, and rotating regional dishes. Popular Hokkaido favorites like zangi fried chicken, jingisukan, and soup curry are also included. The buffet offers over 30 Japanese and Western dishes. Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:00 (last entry 9:30), priced at 1,800 yen in advance, 1,900 yen on the day, 1,000 yen for children, and free for preschoolers.

Facilities include coin-operated laundry machines, an ice machine, a Japanese garden-style courtyard, a microwave, and vending machines—all located on the first floor for convenience during long or multi-night stays. The hotel features automated check-in kiosks and APA’s “1-second check-in” machine for app users, allowing guests who complete online prepayment and app check-in to bypass the front desk almost entirely. Standard in-room amenities include an empty refrigerator, tea set, deodorizing spray, and rental services such as trouser presses and blankets.

For eco-friendly operations, housekeeping for multi-night stays is offered only on request. Standard service includes towel replacement only, while sheet changes require placing a “cleaning request” sign outside the door before 9:00 a.m. For hygiene reasons, a full cleaning with sheet replacement is automatically performed every three nights. This system balances environmental consideration with cleanliness.

Although the hotel does not have its own parking lot, several affiliated parking facilities are available nearby. Most accommodate vehicles up to 210 cm in height and charge around 1,760 yen per 24 hours. Some lots do not permit re-entry, and parking can fill up during weekends or major events, so guests arriving by car should allow extra time.

Additional services include free stays for co-sleeping preschool children, wheelchair rentals, AED installation, and express checkout—common amenities across APA Hotels. In-room aroma massage services are also available (paid), with 60-minute courses starting from 13,000 yen between 19:00 and 28:00 (tattooed guests may not use this service).

The hotel is surrounded by Sapporo’s largest entertainment district, with countless restaurants, convenience stores, and drugstores within walking distance. With both the Toho and Namboku subway lines accessible, transportation to Odori Park, Sapporo Station, the Toyohiragawa Fireworks Festival site, and the Sapporo Dome is straightforward. Combining excellent location, affordable rates, and functional business-hotel convenience, APA Hotel Sapporo Susukino-Ekimae works well for leisure travelers, business guests, event-goers, and anyone seeking an easy, station-side place to stay.