The Royal Park Canvas Sapporo Odori Park ザ ロイヤルパーク キャンバス 札幌大通公園 札幌大通公園皇家花園康瓦斯飯店

The Royal Park Canvas Sapporo Odori Park is a lifestyle hotel located in Odori Nishi 1-chome in Chuo Ward, Sapporo. It stands at the eastern end of Odori Park, almost directly in front of the Sapporo TV Tower. The hotel is about one minute on foot from Exit 23 of Odori Subway Station, and around 15 minutes on foot from JR Sapporo Station via the underground walkway, making it convenient for both sightseeing and business. Opened on October 1, 2021, it is a relatively new property with 134 guestrooms, and the first Royal Park Hotels location in Hokkaido.

The hotel’s concept is “Experience Hokkaido.” The building makes extensive use of Hokkaido-grown timber and is designed as Japan’s first high-rise hybrid wooden hotel. Local wood is used for the exterior, lobby, and even the ceilings in the guestrooms, creating a space where guests can really feel the warmth and texture of wood while staying in the heart of the city. With a focus on local production for local consumption and sustainability, the hotel incorporates “Hokkaido-ness” and environmental considerations into its products, interior design, and food offerings.

Guestroom floors are divided into two themes: the “Cabin Floor” (9th–11th floors), which uses wooden construction, and the “Gallery Floor” (3rd–8th floors), which is centered around art. The Cabin Floor is designed like a simple, cozy mountain cabin, with beds surrounded by wood for a calm, retreat-like feel. The Gallery Floor features ceilings made from Hokkaido-grown Todo fir and showcases art pieces inspired by Hokkaido, creating a visually engaging space. Both floors offer “Park View” rooms facing Odori Park, where guests can look out over the greenery and the Sapporo TV Tower from their windows.

Room types mainly accommodate one to two guests, including Standard Double, Moderate Double, Moderate Twin, Superior Twin, Park View Twin, and the Odori Suite. Most rooms are in the 19–30㎡ range, a practical size for both business and leisure stays. Some Cabin Floor rooms are equipped with a shower booth only, while many Gallery Floor rooms and higher-category rooms come with a bathtub, allowing guests to choose according to their preferences. All rooms are non-smoking and equipped with free Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, electric kettle, in-room safe, and an air purifier with humidifier, covering all the essentials for a comfortable stay.

One of the hotel’s most distinctive features is that there are no televisions in any of the guestrooms. Instead, every room is equipped with a record player and original wooden speakers, encouraging guests to spend their time listening to analog records during their stay. The concept is to encourage a slight step back from the digital world—whether you are working in the lounge, relaxing on the rooftop in the evening breeze, or simply enjoying music in your room.

The heart of the property is “CANVAS LOUNGE KOKAGE” on the first floor. This lounge features large windows facing Odori Park, abundant greenery, and interiors rich in wood textures. During the day it functions as a café and workspace, while in the evening it takes on more of a bar-lounge atmosphere. There is also a small market area offering Hokkaido-made products and ingredients, and the space occasionally hosts music events, DJ/VJ performances, and talk events with local creators. It serves as a kind of “living room for the city,” open not only to hotel guests but also to local residents and visitors.

On the rooftop, “CANVAS ROOFTOP Outdoor Living SAPPORO” offers a wooden deck space with an unobstructed view of Odori Park and the Sapporo TV Tower directly in front. In summer, the rooftop may be used for breakfast plans, a bonfire bar, music events, and outdoor cinema, allowing guests to enjoy special moments with the Sapporo cityscape as a backdrop. The rooftop bar is closed during part of the winter season, so guests who wish to use it should check the latest operating schedule in advance.

Breakfast is served in a half-buffet style at the first-floor restaurant “HOKKAIDO CUISINE KAMUY.” The main dish is a galette made with Hokkaido whole wheat flour, eggs, and bacon, freshly prepared one by one in the open kitchen. In addition, guests can enjoy bread from local bakery Donguri, vegetable-focused deli items, salads, and drinks such as juices and lactic acid beverages made with local ingredients. It is a breakfast that brings the hotel’s “Experience Hokkaido” concept to life through food.

There is no large public bath or hot spring facility on site, so bathing is done in the private bathrooms or shower booths in each guestroom. Compared with hotels in Sapporo that feature on-site hot springs, this property is not specifically aimed at guests who prioritize bathing facilities. However, the in-room bath areas are stylishly designed, and the more spacious layouts in Park View and higher-category rooms are particularly well-regarded. Guests who want to enjoy a hot spring can consider staying here while visiting nearby baths or spa facilities elsewhere in the city.

The hotel does not have its own on-site parking lot. Guests arriving by car are asked to use partner parking facilities recommended by the hotel or nearby coin-operated parking lots. There are several parking options around Odori Park, including Times and other operators, many of which are within a few minutes’ walk, so there is usually a good range of choices. As fees and opening hours are subject to change, it is recommended to check the latest information on the hotel’s official website or directly at each parking facility.

Overall, The Royal Park Canvas Sapporo Odori Park is a great match for travelers who value features such as “views of Odori Park and the Sapporo TV Tower,” “design that emphasizes the warmth of wood,” and “TV-free rooms equipped with record players.” It is an appealing option for those who want to enjoy both the convenience of a central Sapporo location and relaxed time in the lounge or on the rooftop, as well as for guests who wish to experience Hokkaido’s food, design, and local products in a more immersive way.