Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park グランドメルキュール札幌大通公園 札幌大通公園美居酒店

Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park is a high-rise city hotel located in Kita 1-jo Nishi 11-chome in central Sapporo, about a three-minute walk from Odori Park. It is roughly a three-minute walk from Nishi 11-chome Station on the Tozai Subway Line, and close to the “Chuo Kuyakusho-mae” streetcar stop. The Sapporo Station area is easily accessible by subway or taxi. While the hotel is surrounded by Odori Park’s event area, government offices, and business districts, it sits slightly back from the main street in a relatively quiet neighborhood.

The property was long known as “Royton Sapporo,” and has been rebranded as Grand Mercure, part of the Accor group. While the building scale remains the same, guestrooms and public spaces are being renovated in stages. Signature features such as the restaurant floor with its impressive atrium and the panoramic city views from the higher floors have been retained, while services are being updated to emphasize lounge access and an “all-inclusive” style experience.

The hotel offers 294 guestrooms, divided into categories such as Classic and Superior. All rooms provide at least 24㎡ of space, which is relatively generous for a hotel in central Sapporo. Room options include the Classic Queen (approx. 32㎡) with a king-size bed, the Classic Double (approx. 24㎡) with one double bed, and Superior Twins that can accommodate four to six guests, suitable for families and groups. From solo travelers to larger parties, a wide range of stay styles can be accommodated.

Interiors feature a modern design in natural tones, accented with artwork on the walls. Every room comes equipped with free Wi-Fi, a TV, empty refrigerator, electric kettle, in-room safe, individual air-conditioning, and a washlet toilet. Beds feature duvets and feather pillows to help guests rest well whether they are visiting for business or leisure. Amenities include body soap, shampoo, conditioner, bath additives (in some rooms), facial cleanser and basic skincare items (in certain categories), toothbrushes, razors, hairbrushes, towels, and nightwear. Higher-category rooms also offer bathrobes and coffee sets.

One of the hotel’s major highlights is that all guestrooms include access to the lounge. On the first floor, the lounge offers different food and beverage services depending on the time of day. Guests can enjoy coffee, tea, and soft drinks, as well as alcoholic beverages such as Sapporo Classic beer and Hokkaido-inspired snacks during certain hours. It functions as an “evening social” or “nightcap” space—ideal for a quick drink before heading out, or for relaxing with a final drink after returning from a day of sightseeing.

Breakfast is served as a Japanese–Western buffet in the restaurant “Le Sensoriel.” Guests can put together their own breakfast from Hokkaido-grown rice, miso soup, grilled fish, side dishes, salads, breads, egg dishes, sausages, soups, desserts, and more. Seasonal items featuring local ingredients are also available, catering to travelers who want to enjoy a proper “taste of Hokkaido” in the morning. The open, atrium-style dining area allows guests to enjoy their meal while looking out over the cityscape of Sapporo through large windows.

In addition to the restaurant and lounge, the hotel is equipped with a variety of banquet halls, meeting rooms, and a chapel. These facilities support corporate meetings and seminars, academic conferences, parties, wedding ceremonies, and other events, making it easy to coordinate both accommodation and venue usage in one place—a key strength for a city hotel. Vending machines and smoking rooms are available on-site, clearly separated from the non-smoking guest floors. There is no large public bath, spa, or coin laundry; bathing is done in the guestrooms.

On the service side, the front desk is staffed 24 hours a day and can handle advance luggage delivery, same-day storage, foreign currency exchange for selected currencies, and parcel shipping arrangements. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby, lounge, and guestrooms, making it easy to work remotely or handle business tasks during a stay. Numerous convenience stores and restaurants are located within walking distance, giving guests plenty of choice between dining in the hotel and eating out.

The hotel has a large underground self-parking garage with space for over 200 vehicles. The height limit is approximately 2.1 meters, making it suitable for most standard cars and typical minivans. Parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations, and special overnight rates apply for hotel guests from check-in to check-out. Hourly parking is also available, but details and pricing are subject to change, so guests are advised to check the latest information on the official website or on-site signage. Additional coin-operated parking lots are located in the surrounding area, providing alternatives when the hotel garage is full.

In summary, Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park is a good choice for guests who want a quiet location near Odori Park, with spacious rooms and lounge access as key priorities. With guestrooms of 24㎡ or more, high-floor views over the city, time-based lounge service, a breakfast buffet featuring Hokkaido ingredients, extensive underground parking, and full banquet and meeting facilities, the hotel works well as a base not only for sightseeing, but also for business trips and event participation.