Family-friendly Hotels in Sapporo

Stayed there for 1 night with breakfast and dinner included. Free shuttle bus from Sapporo is available but was full when we tried to book 1.5 months in advance. The hotel staff suggested we take the paid reservation only shuttle bus (1800 yen return) that stops right infront of the hotel. Room is very big for 2 people despite our room was the smallest on the 6th floor. Big bathroom and has separate toilet. There are 2 floors for onsen. The onsen on the 2nd floor(alternate days for men and women) was nicer and has massage chairs inside the resting area. We’ve also booked the private onsen but the one we’ve booked turned out to be an old pink bathtub. Breakfast was good and has wide range of food. Dinner was average but since we’ve only paid $300 aud for 2 pp for the stay, I wouldn’t complaint. They also have free wine and coffee(machine) certain time of the day which was very nice.

Of this 5-day trip, it was only 1 night and 2 days, but I was able to experience it with color 々. １． First of all, regarding the time of booking, this time, Haneda-New Chitose － Sapporo-Use public transportation. When I asked for a shuttle bus reservation from Sapporo by phone, I said that the reservation was confirmed first, so I made a hotel reservation by airmail (arrived around 14:00) on the web, and when I called (bus: 14:00, 15:00, It was recognized that it departed at 16:00), but now it is full only at 14:00. Therefore, I am tired of the bus stop near the New Chitose-Sapporo-Makomanai-Hotel ３. First of all, I wanted a guide of ”full seat” only at 2 o'clock. ２． Check-in was smooth (travel discounts were not used), but the shuttle bus to Sapporo tomorrow morning was ”full and I couldn't wait for cancellation.” ３． The room (T / W on the 10th floor) was wider than I imagined (reservation of an inexpensive main building) and was easy to use, but the equipment, closet, bath / toilet, etc. were ”quite old” for a few minutes. However, the view is good in the river side room, There was no difference in use. However, I felt that the safety box and costume tray in the closet were placed on the floor, and that they would be considered and equipped in the user's position by attaching shelf boards. ４． I used the bath on the 1st and 16th floors. It's a large hotel that is not ashamed of, and it can be used by a large number of people, but when using it, there were few users, so I was able to spend my time to my heart's content. There are individual differences, but I felt that the hot water temperature was a little low. ５． Meals (evening and breakfast) were lined up at some counters, but I thought it was unavoidable. The variety was diverse, but honestly, I couldn't feel any characteristics now. For example (dinner), a large amount of steak was prepared and it was at the counter, but the arrangement (grilled, served, decorated position, etc.), and (breakfast) seafood bowl (rice, seafood, etc.) was also served by each person. I prepared only rice (normal and small amounts of ２ seeds) in advance, and felt that the flow of people could be smoothly made, so that it would be fun and delicious. There are also many waiters and waitresses, so why not engage in service plus service such as lowering tableware and serving meals? ６． The next morning, I asked the front desk (whether or not the shuttle bus was available), but the same was true. When I had a copy of the time and boarding guide map of the route bus (a Sri Lankan nationality woman in charge), I would like to thank you for your kind and polite response. ７． The checkout was smooth and good. I asked again to use the shuttle bus to Sapporo, but it was completely full and could not be used. ８． When I came to the front door to go to the bus stop, a Sri Lankan woman who asked at the front desk in the morning flew and told the driver of the shuttle bus to Sapporo that had just stopped. Negotiate the possibility of boarding 々 did. As a result, I was able to board the shuttle bus. There were still many vacant seats on the bus 々. No matter how much service bus I felt, I didn't care about the front desk, but I was grateful and impressed by the wonderful response of this woman who flew to the front door! !! !! ９． Therefore, I arrived at Sapporo Station in about 45 minutes, and I was able to save an hour from the route bus and subway, and I was able to go to the next accommodation, Otaru.

The accommodation is in a good location, next to the Tanukikoji shopping district, and there is a bus stop to New Chitose Airport opposite the accommodation. The staff are lovely and polite. Check-in and check-out are convenient. There is a Family Mart next to the accommodation. You can walk to the Tanukikoji tunnel. The accommodation is in tunnel 6, opposite tunnel 5. There is a famous dumpling shop. And in tunnel 5, there is also a delicious and inexpensive Chinese restaurant. The room also uses a key system to unlock the door. It looks old but clean. There are good facilities. Amenities such as towels, pajamas, toothbrushes, etc. are available at the lobby. You can choose as you like. You can use it in your room. There is no daily cleaning service. You must stay for 3 days or more to get it cleaned for free once. But you can bring the trash can and used towels and pajamas to place in front of the room. The staff will change the trash can every day. But you have to go down to the lobby to get the pajamas and towels yourself. The bathroom is very narrow. The deep bathtub is not convenient for the elderly. The breakfast is delicious and always refilled. But the fried food is hard and not delicious. The restaurant staff is not very friendly.

Classy stay in the onsen area Jozankei which is about an hour away from Sapporo in the mountains. This general area is a little run down possibly a side-effect of the Covid-19 pandemic and hasn't fully recovered yet. The Grand Blissen was opened during the pandemic and is a very new fitout and quite classy. Luckily you don't have to leave the Grand Blissen if desired as they have a great restaurant, a shop for drinks, snacks and souvenirs and even a bar and library. There are not only private baths as part of your room, there is also a public bath on the lower level. I spent a relaxing day mainly in my room soaking in my private onsen and lounging around my large room with large panoramic windows. The restaurant was quality and the included 7 course dinner was fantastic and their signature dish is the roast beef which is cut at your table. It was perfectly cooked. Would I come here again? probably not unless the Jozankei area gets a bit more activity.