Hotel Emisia Sapporo ホテルエミシア札幌 札幌喜來登酒店

Hotel Emisia Sapporo is a high-rise city hotel located in Shin-Sapporo, a subcenter slightly outside downtown Sapporo. Rising over 30 floors and about 115 meters high, it stands as a local landmark. The hotel is about a 3-minute walk from JR Shin-Sapporo Station and roughly 1 minute from Shin-Sapporo Station on the Tozai Subway Line. From New Chitose Airport, the Rapid Airport train takes around 28 minutes, making it very convenient for guests arriving from outside Hokkaido. From the upper floors, you can enjoy warm, suburban night views that feel a little different from the city lights of central Sapporo.

Guest rooms occupy floors 5 through 29 and are divided into four zones: Standard Floor, High Floor, Sky Floor, and Suites, for a total of 512 rooms. A major renovation in 2019 refreshed many of the Western-style rooms with interiors inspired by the colors of Hokkaido’s nature and cityscapes. Calming tones on the walls and fabrics are paired with large windows that let in plenty of natural light, creating a comfortable atmosphere for both business and leisure stays. On the higher Sky Floors and in the suites, expansive views over Sapporo and the Ishikari Plain add a special touch, making these rooms popular for anniversaries and family trips.

On the top floor, the 31st-floor Sky Restaurant “Hareus” is especially well-known for its breakfast buffet. From about 115 meters above ground, you can look out over Sapporo while enjoying more than 70 different dishes, including Hokkaido favorites such as seafood rice bowls, ramen, and soup curry. The buffet makes generous use of local ingredients and offers a wide range of homemade dressings and condiments, so you can build your own ideal “Hokkaido-style breakfast.” At lunchtime, the restaurant serves a varied buffet, while in the evening it offers course dinners and special plans for celebrations against the backdrop of the night view, attracting not only hotel guests but also many local diners.

On the basement level, the hotel houses “Spa Alpa,” a relaxation facility covering around 2,000 m². The separate men’s and women’s areas include spacious public baths with multiple tubs such as indoor baths, jacuzzis, and reclining baths. Two different types of saunas, cold baths, generous washing areas, and well-equipped powder rooms make it easy to unwind at your own pace. The post-bath relaxation area offers reclining chairs and raised tatami-style seating where you can enjoy drinks and light snacks while you “reset.” There is also a women-only lounge, and guests can move between their rooms and the spa in loungewear and slippers, a setup that makes this feel like a true “urban spa” that sauna and spa lovers seek out.

Beyond the spa and restaurants, the hotel features a full range of banquet halls, meeting rooms, and a chapel. On the higher floors, banquets and wedding receptions make use of floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping views, positioning Hotel Emisia Sapporo as a full-service city hotel for both business events and weddings. Around the lobby, you’ll find a shop and souvenir corner offering Hokkaido specialties and hotel-branded items. Practical facilities such as coin-operated laundry machines and microwaves also support longer stays and trips that include sports events or concerts.

The location offers plenty to do within walking distance: a station-linked shopping mall, an aquarium, and a science museum, providing indoor options that are especially welcome on rainy or snowy days. A short trip away are nature and culture spots such as Nopporo Forest Park, the Hokkaido Museum, and the Historical Village of Hokkaido, making it easy to combine “Sapporo city sightseeing + suburban excursions” in one itinerary. In recent years, shuttle buses to ES CON Field Hokkaido, the new baseball stadium, have also been running from Shin-Sapporo, and more guests are using the hotel as a base for game-day stays.

All in all, Hotel Emisia Sapporo is a good match for travelers who want to stay slightly away from the hustle and bustle of Sapporo Station but still value easy access and convenience. Its Shin-Sapporo location offers smooth connections to the airport, downtown Sapporo, and nearby attractions, while high-floor views, a varied breakfast, and a well-equipped urban spa round out the experience. From business trips and sightseeing to sports trips and girls’ getaways, it suits a wide range of travel styles—and is an appealing option if you want to enjoy both night views and a full-scale sauna and spa near Sapporo.