Granbell hotel Tanuki, Sapporo 札幌グランベルホテル狸小路 狸小路格蘭貝爾飯店-札幌

Sapporo Granbell Hotel Tanukikoji is a designer-style hotel located in South 3 West 8 in central Sapporo, near the western end of the Tanukikoji Shopping Street. It is about an 8-minute walk from Susukino Station (Exit 2) on the Namboku Line and about 10 minutes from Odori Station (Exit 1) on the Tozai Line. Guests can easily explore Odori Park, Tanukikoji, and the Susukino entertainment district on foot, and the nearby Sapporo Streetcar stop “Nishi 8-chome” offers convenient access for sightseeing and business within the city.

The building has 13 floors above ground, and its interiors follow a calm, Japanese-modern design with designer accents. The lobby features warm indirect lighting, seating areas, and a lounge space. Despite being close to the bustling downtown area, stepping inside the hotel creates a noticeable shift to a more relaxed atmosphere.

The hotel offers 218 guestrooms in total, with around six room types ranging from compact doubles to twins, triples, fours, and family-friendly layouts. Rooms for one or two guests are efficiently arranged with a compact yet functional design centered around the bed area. Larger rooms for families can accommodate up to four people using a mix of beds and sofa beds. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, individually controlled air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, electric kettle, in-room safe, and a humidifying air purifier, making the hotel suitable for both business stays and leisure travel.

Bathrooms in the guestrooms are mainly standard unit-bath types, combining a bathtub with shower, washbasin, and toilet with a warm-water bidet. Amenities include shampoo, conditioner, body soap, towels, nightwear, slippers, and basic toiletries such as toothbrushes and razors. Some reviews note that two guests with large suitcases may find the compact rooms a bit tight, so travelers with more luggage may find a twin or larger room more comfortable.

One of the most distinctive features of the hotel is its large public bath with an open-air bath on the 13th floor. The outdoor bath lets guests bathe while feeling the evening breeze and looking up at the city skyline, while the indoor bath offers a softly lit, relaxing setting. Although not natural hot springs, the facilities provide a “city-style sky bath” experience. The baths operate in extended morning and evening time slots, allowing guests to enjoy them before heading out or after returning at night. There is no sauna, but the simple setup of indoor and open-air baths receives consistently positive feedback from guests.

The hotel restaurant serves a breakfast buffet, offering around 60 Japanese and Western dishes. Signature items include a “seafood parfait” made with Hokkaido seafood and a hearty soup curry with plenty of ingredients. Other options include rice, miso soup, grilled fish, egg dishes, salads, breads, soups, and desserts, catering to both guests who prefer a quick breakfast and those who want a full meal before sightseeing. At lunch and dinner, the space operates as a restaurant and bar offering mainly Western dishes and alcoholic beverages.

Hotel facilities include a restaurant, lounge, bar, large public bath with open-air bath, vending machines, coin laundry, ice machine, and microwave. The laundry room, vending machines, and microwave are grouped on the same floor for convenience, making it easy for long-stay guests to do laundry and prepare light meals simultaneously. The entire building is non-smoking, with designated smoking areas available.

The hotel has its own multistory parking structure on-site, with space for around 32 vehicles, including both standard and high-roof cars. Vehicle length, width, height, and weight restrictions apply, and the parking operates on a first-come, first-served basis for ordinary passenger cars. When full, guests are directed to nearby coin-operated parking lots. Because fees and conditions may change, it is recommended to check the latest information on the hotel’s website or on-site.

In terms of access, guests can also reach the hotel from Sapporo Station in about 10 minutes by taxi. By car, the hotel is roughly 25 minutes from Sapporo IC on the Do-o Expressway or from the Kitanosawa IC on the Sasson Expressway. Odori Park, the Sapporo Clock Tower, the TV Tower, and other major attractions in the city center are within walking distance, while Tanukikoji Street itself is lined with restaurants, drugstores, and souvenir shops—an advantage for those who want to enjoy dining and shopping within minutes of the hotel.

Overall, Sapporo Granbell Hotel Tanukikoji is ideal for travelers who want a well-balanced stay that combines reasonable pricing, convenience, and the enjoyment of a top-floor public bath with open-air tubs and a quality breakfast buffet. With calm designer-style rooms, city-view bathing facilities, Hokkaido-inspired breakfast options, and essential amenities, the hotel works well for both business and leisure stays in central Sapporo.