Nest Hotel Sapporo Ekimae — Hotel in Sapporo

Booked a Standard Double Room for 5 nights for a total of $1603.76 from Feb 6-11. When I was searching for hotels this was the only hotel that was available almost a month out from our trip, and so when I saw they only had 2 rooms left I booked immediately even though the room was a Smoking room (and I've already quit). When I arrived I realized they had another room available which was non-smoking and was listed for $1100 for the 5 nights. I was able to switch rooms however it was too late to get a price adjustment. If you're a non-smoker, quit smoking recently and are trying to stay away from the smell, or just don't like the odor of smoke, be warned that the elevators almost always smell like smoke.||||For the price paid it honestly leaves a sour taste, even though the breakfast is amazing, the staff is friendly, and the location is good. The room is extremely small and the WiFi was slower than my international phone's internet. When I mentioned this to the front desk they supplied Pocket WiFi however this was just as slow. Our sheets were stained, and they don't clean the room unless you stay for multiple days and even then they would only clean it once. The space is so small we ended up not having it cleaned at all because our belongings were everywhere. There are no drawers or cabinets, only a small small closet. They require you to give them the room key before you leave the hotel every day and therefore you also need to pick it up on your return to the hotel every day. The key also powers the room, so if you plan on leaving and charging batteries or transferring media to your laptop while you're out you won't be able to. The shower head is nice, there's a small fridge that will stay on without the room key, there's a small TV, and they supply toothbrushes/razors/combs.||||||The entire street is covered in snow and not shoveled, so if you have luggage take that into consideration. I would highly recommend using a luggage forwarding service if possible. There is an underground passageway from Sapporo station that will get you closer to the hotel, and from there it's only a 4 minute walk above ground where those streets are shoveled. Then you just have the one street that isn't, where the hotel is located.||||We paid a little more for a room at least 4-5 times the size in Tokyo (Cerulean Tower), with an amazing view, an actual bathroom, centrally located, and tons of amenities. If you're looking for a relaxing place to come back from a cold day out,...

Booked a Standard Double Room for 5 nights for a total of $1603.76 from Feb 6-11. When I was searching for hotels this was the only hotel that was available almost a month out from our trip, and so when I saw they only had 2 rooms left I booked immediately even though the room was a Smoking room (and I've already quit). When I arrived I realized they had another room available which was non-smoking and was listed for $1100 for the 5 nights. I was able to switch rooms however it was too late to get a price adjustment. If you're a non-smoker, quit smoking recently and are trying to stay away from the smell, or just don't like the odor of smoke, be warned that the elevators almost always smell like smoke.

For the price paid it honestly leaves a sour taste, even though the breakfast is amazing, the staff is friendly, and the location is good. The room is extremely small and the WiFi was slower than my international phone's internet. When I mentioned this to the front desk they supplied Pocket WiFi however this was just as slow. Our sheets were stained, and they don't clean the room unless you stay for multiple days and even then they would only clean it once. The space is so small we ended up not having it cleaned at all because our belongings were everywhere. There are no drawers or cabinets, only a small small closet. They require you to give them the room key before you leave the hotel every day and therefore you also need to pick it up on your return to the hotel every day. The key also powers the room, so if you plan on leaving and charging batteries or transferring media to your laptop while you're out you won't be able to. The shower head is nice, there's a small fridge that will stay on without the room key, there's a small TV, and they supply toothbrushes/razors/combs.

The entire street is covered in snow and not shoveled, so if you have luggage take that into consideration. I would highly recommend using a luggage forwarding service if possible. There is an underground passageway from Sapporo station that will get you closer to the hotel, and from there it's only a 4 minute walk above ground where those streets are shoveled. Then you just have the one street that isn't, where the hotel is located.

We paid a little more for a room at least 4-5 times the size in Tokyo (Cerulean Tower), with an amazing view, an actual bathroom, centrally located, and tons of amenities. If you're looking for a relaxing place to come back from a cold day out,...

I am a bit surprised at the low rating this hotel gets. Please let me share my own experience. First of all, this is a business hotel. It has small rooms not designed for tourists with huge luggage. It is cheap for a reason. So, if you travel with large bags better find another deal. If you are a light traveler, this option will be OK for you. Staff at reception spoke a good English, which is a bonus. ||The hotel is located about 3 - 5 min walk from the Sapporo station, right behind the more trendy Cross Hotel. So everything will be within a short walk. Convenience stores are aplenty, of course, and eateries, and two huge department stores - Daimaru and Tokyu Hands - are a very short stroll away. So food and shopping are covered. You can easily walk to most tourist attractions, or take a tube for a wider exploration. ||The hotel serves a very good breakfast, but dinner and lunch you need to get elsewhere. The service at breakfast was very efficient. I stayed during a time when a huge group of travelers stayed as well, and the reception warned me there would be a line at breakfast, and it was, I had to wait, but the team handled everything very well and I was invited to enter in no time. ||Now to the room. I was solo, so mine was small indeed. A bit tired, but clean, and it had everything I needed. A fridge, a hot water pot, some tea, bath and washer toilet, a good bed and a nightwear to relax in. No complaints here. Reception even provided bath salts for free. No view, but that is to be expected in the built -- in area of central Sapporo. ||So to sum up. If you travel light, don't expect a huge room in the center for a super low price, do not need a full blown restaurant at the hotel - this option may be for you. My only comment to the above is this - if you plan to stay in Sapporo for more than 1 to three nights, consider something else, a hotel that has a spa or a big public bath for instance. Otherwise the Nest hotel is a good budget...