Hotel Route Inn Sapporo Ekimae Kita-guchi ホテルルートイン札幌駅前北口 露櫻酒店札幌站前北口店

Hotel Route-Inn Sapporo Ekimae Kitaguchi is a large business hotel located in Kita 7-jo Nishi 4-chome, just a one-minute walk from the JR Sapporo Station West Ticket Gate (North Exit). Set along the main avenue in front of the station, the hotel offers excellent access to JR and subway lines, as well as smooth transfers when using the JR Rapid Airport service to and from New Chitose Airport. Guests can also reach the Odori and Susukino areas comfortably via underground walkways, making travel easier even on snowy or rainy days.

The hotel has 422 guestrooms across its main and annex buildings, making it one of the larger accommodation options near the station. Room types range from Standard Single, Semi-Double, and Twin to Family Double, along with upgraded “Comfort” Single and Twin categories. With a wide selection that accommodates solo travelers, business guests, families, and groups, the hotel provides flexibility for different travel needs and budgets.

Each guestroom includes essential business-hotel amenities such as a bed, desk, TV, refrigerator, electric kettle, and bidet-equipped toilet. All rooms feature humidifying air purifiers—useful during Sapporo’s dry winters or pollen seasons—and free internet access via both wired LAN and Wi-Fi. Entertainment options include Route-Inn’s paid video-on-demand system and complimentary WOWOW channels, offering a comfortable in-room experience for guests who plan to unwind indoors.

The bathrooms are unit-style and come with basic amenities including shampoo, rinse-in-shampoo, body soap, towels, toothbrushes, razors, hairbrushes, and yukata. A hair dryer is provided in every room. The front desk also offers a variety of complimentary rental items such as desk lamps, irons, humidifiers, nail clippers, and sewing kits, ensuring that guests can borrow what they need during their stay.

One of the defining features of this hotel is its large public bath, “Tabibito no Yu,” located on the basement floor. This radium artificial hot spring includes a spacious bathtub and washing stations, providing a relaxing place to unwind after a day of work or sightseeing. Operating hours are approximately 3:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m., allowing guests to enjoy a late-night soak or a refreshing morning bath. The in-room TV system also displays real-time usage information for the bath, breakfast venue, and coin laundry, helping guests avoid crowded times.

Breakfast is served at the on-site restaurant “Hanachaya” as a complimentary Japanese-Western buffet. The hotel typically offers over 30 items, including rice, bread, salads, egg dishes, hot entrées, soups, and regionally inspired specialties. European-imported bread and multiple soup varieties are also available, making the buffet suitable for guests who prefer a hearty morning meal as well as those who want something light. Breakfast hours are 6:30–9:00, accommodating early departures for both business and sightseeing.

Additional facilities include a self-service café offering free coffee, coin laundry machines, vending machines, and an internet corner. The complimentary coffee service near the lobby is convenient for guests looking to take a short break after check-in or before heading out. The coin laundry—located in the main building—is especially useful for long stays or multi-night visits, enabling guests to do their laundry indoors regardless of weather conditions.

The hotel is designed with accessibility in mind, offering barrier-free features such as a sloped entrance, accessible restrooms, and dedicated accessible guestrooms. Elevators and shared areas are arranged to support smooth movement for wheelchair users and guests who require additional mobility support. Massage services (arranged upon request, with a fee) are also available for those seeking in-room relaxation.

Parking is available on-site for an additional fee, with around 40 spaces across a combination of flat and multi-story parking structures. Spaces are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and may fill up during busy seasons. When the lot is full or vehicle size restrictions apply, staff will guide guests to nearby coin parking facilities. Visitors planning to arrive by car are encouraged to check the latest parking conditions in advance.

Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. and check-out is at 10:00 a.m., with the front desk staffed 24 hours a day. As part of the nationwide Route-Inn chain, the hotel delivers consistent, standardized facilities and services while offering standout advantages such as its unbeatable one-minute walk from Sapporo Station’s North Exit, a large public bath, complimentary breakfast, and in-room humidifying air purifiers. These features make Hotel Route-Inn Sapporo Ekimae Kitaguchi a practical and reliable choice for business travelers, families, and anyone seeking a convenient base for exploring Sapporo and the greater Hokkaido region.