Toyoko Inn Hokkaido Sapporo-eki Minami-guchi 東横INN札幌駅南口 東橫INN北海道札幌站南口

Toyoko Inn Sapporo Ekimae Minami-guchi is a business hotel located in Kita 3-jo Nishi 1-chome, just a 5-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station’s South Exit and about 1 minute from Exit 21 of Sapporo Subway Station on the Tōhō Line. Positioned between the Sapporo Station area and the Odori area, the hotel offers easy walking access to major landmarks such as the Former Hokkaido Government Building (Red Brick Office), Sapporo Clock Tower, Odori Park, and Sapporo TV Tower. Travelers arriving from New Chitose Airport can take the JR Rapid Airport train to Sapporo Station in about 36 minutes and walk directly to the hotel, making it a convenient hub for both regional and domestic travel.

The hotel is a mid-sized, ten-story property with the simple and uniform design typical of the Toyoko Inn chain. The compact lobby and front desk are arranged for easy movement, ensuring smooth check-in and check-out. As with other Toyoko Inn locations nationwide, the standardized layout means first-time guests will find it easy to navigate.

The hotel has 115 guestrooms, including Single, Economy Double, Double, and Twin types. Most rooms are compact and designed around efficient use of space, with layouts that prioritize the bed area and basic movement paths. Economy Double rooms use a bed around 140 cm wide for one or two guests, while Double and Twin rooms accommodate two guests more comfortably. The room lineup suits solo travelers, business stays, and small-group leisure trips.

All rooms are equipped with a unit bath, TV, refrigerator, individual air-conditioning, electric kettle, hair dryer, writing desk, and free Wi-Fi. Wired LAN is also available, supporting VPN use and online meetings. The bathrooms include shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and hand soap, while basic amenities such as toothbrushes, razors, hairbrushes, nightwear, and slippers follow the standard Toyoko Inn setup. Guests familiar with other Toyoko Inn locations will find the same easy-to-use configuration.

Toyoko Inn’s signature free breakfast service is also provided here. Served in the space next to the lobby from around 6:30 to 9:00, the light buffet typically includes rice balls, bread, salads, egg dishes, simple sides, miso soup, coffee, and juice. While not a full-scale hotel buffet, it offers enough variety for a quick meal before heading out, and many business travelers appreciate not needing to arrange breakfast separately.

Hotel services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, copy/fax service (paid), dry-cleaning arrangements, parcel handling, vending machines, and a coin laundry. The coin laundry—typically available 24 hours—is equipped with multiple washers and dryers, making it especially convenient for long stays or multi-night business trips. A microwave is also available in the lobby for guests who want to heat up food purchased from nearby convenience stores or supermarkets.

The location offers excellent mobility, with JR lines as well as the Tōhō, Namboku, and Tōzai subway lines all within walking distance. Popular attractions such as Odori Park, Sapporo TV Tower, Tanukikoji Shopping Street, the Former Hokkaido Government Office, and the Hokkaido University Botanical Garden are also easily accessible on foot. The area has many restaurants and convenience stores, making it easy to find meals even when arriving late.

The hotel has its own on-site parking space, though availability is limited, and guests are often advised to “contact the hotel directly” for details. Spaces are typically managed on a first-come, first-served or advance-inquiry basis, and when full, guests are directed to nearby coin-operated parking lots. Since conditions, vehicle size limits, and fees may change, drivers should confirm details with the hotel in advance.

Check-in is at 15:00 for Toyoko Inn Club Card members and 16:00 for general guests, with check-out at 10:00. Club Card members may receive benefits such as early check-in, making this hotel convenient for repeat business travelers who frequently stay in the Sapporo Station area. With its walkable distance to both Sapporo Station and the Odori area, simple and consistent room design, free breakfast, and practical facilities like coin laundry, Toyoko Inn Sapporo Ekimae Minami-guchi is a strong option for travelers who prioritize location, functionality, and cost efficiency.