Chitose Airport Hotel 千歳エアポートホテル 千歲機場飯店

Chitose Airport Hotel is a business hotel located just a 2-minute walk from JR Chitose Station, offering excellent access for both rail and air travelers. The address is 6-1 Chiyoda-cho, Chitose City. New Chitose Airport is about 10 minutes away by car, and Chitose IC on the Dōō Expressway is roughly 7 minutes by car. With JR rapid trains reaching Sapporo in about 30–40 minutes, the hotel works well as a base for moving around the broader Central Hokkaido area. A free morning shuttle bus to New Chitose Airport operates daily, making it especially convenient for early flights.

The hotel has 88 guest rooms, mainly singles with a selection of doubles and twins, offering a compact business-hotel layout. While the interiors show some age—last renovated in the mid-2000s—rooms are well maintained, clean, and comfortable, often described as “a bit old but tidy and easy to stay in.” All rooms include air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, electric kettle, private bathroom with basic amenities, and free wired and wireless internet. The setup suits short business stays, overnight stops during a Hokkaido trip, and other practical uses.

One of the hotel’s key features is its free morning shuttle bus to New Chitose Airport. Six departures are available daily at 6:15, 6:50, 7:30, 8:10, 9:00, and 10:00, with a travel time of about 12 minutes. The service operates from the hotel to the airport only, not the other way around. Guests can reserve a departure time at check-in and simply board the bus outside the front desk in the morning. The 10:00 departure also stops at Chitose Outlet Mall Rera, making it possible to combine shopping with your airport transfer depending on flight time.

In addition to strong access, the hotel offers free parking. An outdoor lot in front of the building holds around 30 standard cars (about 20 spaces in winter due to snow removal). Parking is free, first-come, first-served, and reservations are not accepted. Large vehicles require prior consultation. For travelers arriving by plane and renting a car, the combination of “close to the station + close to the airport + free parking” is a notable advantage. When full, guests are directed to nearby paid parking options.

Breakfast is served at Umiya, the hotel-operated seafood izakaya on the first floor, from 6:00 to 9:00. Offerings include a Japanese/Western buffet or set meal, featuring rice, miso soup, grilled fish, eggs, salad, bread, and other basics. Depending on the day’s ingredients, seafood dishes or heartier fried items may also appear. Some stays include breakfast in the room rate, and guest reviews frequently mention that it is “simple but satisfying” and that “you can eat well before heading to the airport.” Umiya also operates for lunch and dinner, providing an easy on-site option for evening meals.

On-site facilities include the restaurant, banquet rooms, non-smoking rooms, vending machines, and a paid coin laundry. The lobby offers a PC corner with printing (paid), useful for quick document work. Services such as dry-cleaning drop-off, courier handling, fax transmission, and massage arrangements are also available—practical amenities for business travelers who need the hotel to function as more than just a place to sleep. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building, and wired LAN is provided in guest rooms for more stable work sessions.

The location is especially convenient: just a 2-minute walk from JR Chitose Station’s west exit and within a 1-minute walk of convenience stores for snacks and small purchases. Numerous restaurants—izakaya, ramen shops, casual eateries—are also nearby, making it easy to grab dinner before returning to the hotel on foot. Attractions such as Aoba Park, Chitose Aquarium, Chitose Outlet Mall Rera, and New Chitose Airport Onsen are all within a short drive, allowing guests to add small excursions to their pre- or post-flight stays.

Overall, Chitose Airport Hotel is ideal for travelers who prioritize practicality: a station-side hotel that works equally well for those traveling by rail, car, or plane. With JR Chitose Station just 2 minutes away, New Chitose Airport about 10 minutes by car, free morning airport shuttles, free parking, a Japanese/Western breakfast, and business-friendly facilities, the hotel serves as a reliable base not only for pre-/post-flight stays but also for exploring Chitose and the greater Central Hokkaido region. It is especially well-suited to guests who value access, efficiency, and essential comforts over luxury.