New Otani Inn Sapporo ニューオータニイン札幌 札幌新大谷Inn

New Otani Inn Sapporo is a city hotel located in Kita 2-jo Nishi 1-chome in central Sapporo, just a 7–8 minute walk from JR Sapporo Station and about 1 minute from Exit 22 of Sapporo Subway Station. Its position between Sapporo Station and Odori Park makes it convenient for both sightseeing and business, with major landmarks such as Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower, and the Former Hokkaido Government Building (Red Brick Office) all within walking distance.

The hotel offers 340 guest rooms, primarily Western-style, with additional options such as Japanese rooms, modern Japanese rooms, and suites. Standard room types include Single, Double, and Twin, accommodating everyone from solo business travelers to couples, families, and small groups. Premium floors and suite rooms are located on the upper levels, offering upgraded comfort for guests seeking a higher-end stay.

Guest rooms are equipped with all essential city-hotel amenities, including a TV, empty refrigerator, electric kettle, humidifying air purifier, work desk, and nightwear. Both wired and wireless internet are available, and free Wi-Fi is offered throughout the hotel. Bathrooms include a washlet toilet, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, towels, a hairdryer, and basic amenities such as toothbrushes, razors, and hairbrushes.

Dining options include the “Rendezvous Lounge & Dining,” “Four Seasons Party & Dining,” and the “Oak Room” bar. Breakfast is served as a Japanese–Western buffet and is popularly promoted as the hotel’s “strongest breakfast,” featuring a wide variety of Japanese, Western, Chinese, and dessert selections. The restaurants also offer lunch, café service, and dinner, catering not only to hotel guests but also to local diners.

The hotel features an extensive range of banquet and meeting facilities across the 2nd and 3rd floors, including large halls such as “Tsuru no Ma” and “Hokuto no Ma,” as well as mid-sized and smaller rooms suitable for seminars and workshops. A chapel is also available for weddings, while memorial gatherings, receptions, and corporate events are supported—positioning the hotel as a full-service urban property.

Guest services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, dry cleaning, courier services, and massage arrangements. Wheelchair rentals and accessible restrooms are available, with certain areas of the hotel designed for barrier-free access. Children of elementary school age and younger can stay free when sharing a bed with an adult (one child per bed), making the hotel family-friendly for guests traveling on a budget.

The hotel has a self-parking garage in the basement, offering space for approximately 60–80 vehicles. With a height limit of around 2.0 meters and a simple drive-in layout rather than a mechanical parking system, the garage is easy to use. Parking is first-come, first-served, with nearby partner lots available when full. Rates and conditions may vary, so checking the latest details when booking is recommended.

For access, travelers can reach JR Sapporo Station from New Chitose Airport in about 36–40 minutes via the Rapid Airport Express, followed by a short walk to the hotel. The property sits between the Namboku and Toho Subway Lines, with Odori Station also within reach, making it easy to move around the city. Multiple nearby entrances to the underground walkway network allow guests to minimize time outdoors during winter or bad weather.

Check-in begins at 15:00 and check-out is at 11:00. Luggage storage is available both before arrival and after departure, allowing guests to explore the city hands-free. For travelers seeking a full-service hotel between Sapporo Station and the Odori area—with ample guest rooms, dining, banquet, and wedding facilities—New Otani Inn Sapporo is a reliable and well-balanced choice.