Dormy Inn Sapporo ANNEX 狸の湯ドーミーイン札幌ANNEX 札幌多米酒店分館

Tanuki-no-Yu Dormy Inn Sapporo ANNEX is a business hotel located inside the Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade (South 3 West 6) in central Sapporo. Both Odori Station and Susukino Station are about a 5-minute walk from the property, and the combination of the arcade and underground walkways makes it easy to get around even during Sapporo’s snowy season. The hotel sits directly across from its sister property, Dormy Inn PREMIUM Sapporo, offering a convenient base for both sightseeing and business stays.

The hotel opened in 2005, underwent a renovation in 2016, and reopened with refreshed large baths and updated facilities on April 28, 2025. It offers 134 guest rooms, including 110 Doubles, 8 Twins, and 16 Deluxe Twins. Standard check-in is from 3:00 p.m. and check-out is at 11:00 a.m., though these may vary depending on the plan.

Room types include compact Double Rooms of around 13–14 sqm, Twin Rooms of approximately 18.2 sqm, and Deluxe Twin Rooms ranging from 24.8 to 27.4 sqm. Deluxe Twins feature a sofa bed and can accommodate up to three guests, making them a suitable option for families and small groups. All rooms are non-smoking and equipped with Serta beds, free Wi-Fi, individual air conditioning, a refrigerator, electric kettle, and a safe—offering the essentials expected of a modern business hotel.

Bathrooms consist of in-room shower units or unit baths, designed with the assumption that guests will also use the hotel’s large public bath. Every room includes a washlet toilet and amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, body soap, toothbrushes, razors, cotton swabs, towels, and two-piece loungewear. The loungewear can be worn when moving around the hotel or visiting the communal baths.

The hotel’s signature feature is its gender-separated public bath, also named “Tanuki-no-Yu.” The men’s bath includes a Roman-style indoor bath, cold bath, ceramic pot bath, cypress bath, outdoor cooling area, and an auto-löyly sauna—upgraded during the most recent renovation. The women’s bath features an indoor bath inspired by traditional hot spring healing retreats, a cold bath, and an auto-löyly sauna. Basic skincare items such as cleansing oil, lotion, and moisturizer are also provided. The baths are open from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. the next morning (with short overnight closures for the sauna), allowing guests to enjoy both night and morning baths.

Breakfast is served at “Kita no Daidokoro,” the restaurant inside the PREMIUM building across the street. The buffet includes Dormy Inn’s signature Japanese and Western dishes along with Hokkaido specialties such as build-your-own seafood bowls and grilled seafood. Guests can freely top their bowls with salmon, ikura, scallops, engawa, and negitoro, or enjoy local items like soup curry, making it a satisfying option for those who want a hearty start to the day.

In the evening, the PREMIUM building also offers Dormy Inn’s famous complimentary “Yonaki Soba,” a light soy-based ramen served in small bowls. This service has become a beloved tradition among guests, perfect as a light snack after a bath. ANNEX guests are also welcome to enjoy this service, making the combination of baths and ramen a signature Dormy Inn experience.

Facilities include a front desk and lobby, vending machines on each floor, smoking booths on select floors, coin-operated laundry machines, and ice makers. Standard Dormy Inn services such as luggage storage, courier handling, and rental items (pillows, irons, humidifiers) are also available. Guests can also enjoy “bath hopping” between the ANNEX and PREMIUM buildings, as both have public baths available for use.

Being located directly within the Tanukikoji Arcade makes it easy to explore nearby restaurants, cafés, and souvenir shops without worrying about the weather. Major attractions such as Odori Park, the Sapporo TV Tower, and the Susukino nightlife district are all within walking distance. Travel to Sapporo Station is convenient via subway or underground walkways, and access from New Chitose Airport is available via a combination of JR trains, subways, or airport buses.

Parking is provided on the PREMIUM side rather than at the ANNEX itself. The multi-story garage offers spaces for standard and high-roof vehicles, though size restrictions apply. Parking is first-come, first-served, and if full, staff will guide guests to partner lots or nearby coin-operated parking areas. Because availability, rates, and operating hours can change, guests arriving by car are advised to confirm the latest information via the official website or at the front desk.

Overall, Tanuki-no-Yu Dormy Inn Sapporo ANNEX condenses all the signature comforts of the Dormy Inn brand—gender-separated large baths, a sauna, seafood-rich breakfast options, and the popular Yonaki Soba service—into a highly convenient location within the Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade. While the guest rooms follow a standard business hotel layout, the combination of the bath facilities, amenities, and weather-protected surroundings makes the property a versatile and comfortable choice for both business and sightseeing stays.