Shin Sapporo Arc City Hotel — Hotel in Sapporo

We were in Sapporo for the Snow Festival. Everywhere in town was full. This hotel was the only one available and it wasn’t such a bad option. ||||True that it’s situated at SHIN Sapporo, which is a bit off in the outskirt. But its entrance is literally right next-door to the exit gates of the JR station. This gave us direct access to the Festival at Odori Site (20-30 min), a day trip to Otaru (1 hour), and easy transit to the New Chitose Airport (

Location is the key here - it's about 20 steps from the ticket gate of JR Shin Sapporo Station - even on the same level so you don't have to drag bags.||||Small, clean rooms with all the stopover necessities.||||Kind of so so restaurant which seems to be a popular place for old ladies to have lunch. But it's connected to the whole Jr station complex of shops and restaurants...and the Sheraton is just 3 minutes walk away...||||Good for arrival/departure to Chitose Airport...or the city...or if you want to to the Historical VIllage and Museum.||||Only drawback - NOT in Sapporo City center...15 mins by...

What can I say about this venue? It is certainly conveniently located within the station building, there are several known foodstore chains (Mister Dounuts, etc.) and shops. The rooms were decent, yet a bit shabby. Fortunately it was summer, because I did not notice any double windows or the necessay insulation. Breakfast was also decent, there were eggs, bacon and bread. Of course there will be plenty to complain, but I wasn't in the mood, so I'll just say it was OK, hoping that the next time I'll stay...