Vessel Inn Sapporo Nakajima Park ベッセルイン札幌中島公園 Vessel Inn札幌中島公園酒店

Vessel Inn Sapporo Nakajima Park is an all non-smoking hotel located in Minami 9-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, just a one-minute walk from Nakajima-Koen Station on the Namboku Subway Line. It sits along a main avenue, within walking distance of the Susukino entertainment district and close to Nakajima Park, making it convenient for both sightseeing and business. From New Chitose Airport, the hotel is around an hour away by a combination of JR train and subway, and airport limousine buses also stop in the surrounding area, so it is easy to reach using public transportation.

The building has a clean, modern mid- to high-rise look, and the interiors are laid out in a straightforward, business-hotel style. Room types include Singles, Doubles, Standard Twins, Triples, Superior Twins/Triples, Deluxe Twins, Premium Rooms, and Universal Rooms, covering stays from solo travelers to groups of five or six. All rooms are non-smoking, and every bed is fitted with a pocket-coil mattress made by Serta, a globally recognized mattress brand—one of the signature features of Vessel Hotels.

Room sizes vary by type: Singles are 16 sqm, Doubles 19 sqm, Standard Twins and Triples 23–25 sqm, Superior Twins and Triples 27 sqm, Deluxe Twins 28 sqm, and Premium and Universal Rooms 42 sqm. Most rooms have a combined bath and toilet, though some categories offer separate bath and toilet layouts. All rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, a wired LAN port, an air purifier with humidifying function, refrigerator, electric kettle, pajamas, work desk, and a range of amenities. Outlets and workspace are arranged with business use in mind, making it easier to work comfortably in your room.

Breakfast is one of the most highly rated aspects of this hotel. Under the concept “MOTTO! Discover Your Breakfast – Hokkaido,” the hotel offers a Japanese-Western buffet that showcases not only seafood but also ingredients from across Hokkaido. Eight kinds of seafood are prepared on rotation, and the signature dish is a build-your-own kaisen-don (seafood rice bowl), with salmon roe (ikura) served every day. A live kitchen corner grills aged Japanese Black wagyu beef from Tsukigata along with seasonal vegetables, and other regional specialties include “Hokkaido Ramen” inspired by Sapporo, Hakodate, and Asahikawa styles, local dishes like jingisukan (grilled lamb) and zangi (fried chicken), and drinkable yogurt from Niseko Takahashi Farm. Breakfast starts as early as 6:00 a.m., which is convenient for guests with early departures.

On the services side, the hotel is equipped with a solid range of business-hotel functions. The front desk operates 24 hours a day, and guests can enjoy complimentary welcome drinks. An amenity bar offers bath additives and basic skincare items that guests can pick up as needed. Other facilities include coin-operated laundry machines, vending machines, and copy/fax services, making the property suitable for longer stays and business trips. A meeting room is also available for small meetings and seminars. Standard check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is at 11:00, allowing for a maximum 21-hour stay, which makes it easier to plan around your schedule. There is no large public bath or hot spring; bathing is in the unit baths in each guest room, so guests who place high importance on communal baths should be aware of this in advance.

The hotel is particularly well set up for families. As part of the Vessel Hotels group, it offers a “children stay free” policy for guests 18 years old and under when they share a bed with a parent or grandparent in the same room, under the specified conditions. Baby cots, children’s amenities, diapers, and baby wipes are available free of charge in limited quantities and can be borrowed or received at the front desk. Breakfast for co-sleeping children is free or charged depending on age, so families are encouraged to confirm the details when booking.

On-site parking consists of a multistory car park with 74 spaces and an outdoor parking area with 4 spaces. Standard car parking costs approximately 1,300–1,500 yen per night (tax included), with different rates for mid-sized vehicles. As the car park allows 24-hour in-and-out privileges, it is convenient for guests using rental cars to tour Hokkaido while staying multiple nights in Sapporo. Height and width limits apply, and some mid-sized vehicles require advance reservation, so it is advisable to check the latest information if you plan to arrive by private car or rental car.

In terms of surroundings, the Namboku Subway Line provides direct access to Sapporo, Odori, and Susukino Stations, while Nakajima Park, the Toyohira River riverbank, and a variety of restaurants and bars are all within walking distance. The hotel is close to many concert and event venues in the Susukino and Nakajima Park area, making it a convenient base for trips that combine live shows or sporting events with sightseeing. At the same time, its location along a main avenue makes the property easy to find, and nearby convenience stores and eateries mean that even late-night arrivals and solo travelers can get around comfortably.

Overall, Vessel Inn Sapporo Nakajima Park is a functional mid-sized hotel built around key strengths such as “one-minute walk from Nakajima-Koen Station,” “all non-smoking rooms with Serta beds,” “a Hokkaido-themed seafood breakfast buffet,” and “children 18 and under stay free when sharing a bed.” It is an appealing choice for many types of stays, including couples or married pairs who want a breakfast-focused base for exploring Sapporo, families with young children, business travelers and remote workers, and guests visiting the city for concerts, events, or sports games.