Hotel berhampiran AINU Cultural Center (Sapporo Pirka Kotan), Sapporo

We stayed at Jozankei Daiichi Hotel Suizantei in early January 2023 for 1 night - our first time here. We took the Kappa Liner Bus from Sapporo station and it was a very pleasant & scenic ride. Our bus ride was at 1215 noon & it took a bit over an hour. We chose this bus line because their bus stop is directly in front of this hotel. We arrived at approx. 1330hrs. There was a lot of snow on the ground and covering much of the front entrance, the trees, parked cars and the hotel itself. The lobby looks inviting and spacious. Check-in was very efficient. Let me say now that we are from Hawaii and we don't speak Japanese, but if there was any communication problem, it was minimal as most of the citizens here can speak a small amount or understand some English. On the frontside of the lobby is a grand room with many padded chairs & tables for relaxing, reading or conversing. On the left side of the lobby, there's a short stairway going down to a very nice & large lounge area on the right; and, a smaller coffee/pastry area on the left. The pastries here are exquisite & only a limited amount is prepared because this smaller section closes very early after lunch. Now the larger lounge area on the rightside is truly worth exploring. As soon as you enter, there is a long bar/counter where an attendant is always preparing sushi or pasty/small desserts. There is room with sofas & chairs, and self-serve coffee & a variety of teas. In the late afternoon, there is a large variety of beer or sake on tap. There are also several small Tatami-like rooms for small gatherings on the side. Now the best part - everything in this room is complimentary! On the 2nd level is a relaxation lounge area with massage chairs, a restaurant and a very nice large gift shop. I think that there is another restaurant, but it may have been under renovation at this time. After checking in, we walked across the street to a small, quaint Ramen shop. There is a counter for about 6-8 & a few small tables. Looked like a husband & wife operation. The menu was limited, but the food was wonderful (especially with the snow & cold air outside). When we first arrived, there were 3 other people - by the time we left, a crowd was waiting, standing around inside this tiny place. We couldn't venture very far in the neighboring area due to hilly & snowy roadway. This Ramen shop was truly a 'rescue joint' for us hungry, cold travelers. We opted for a room with a private Onsen. Our room was on the 6th floor and at the end of the hallway. This room was beautiful - very large - even the entry area was large. The main room was super spacious, had minimal furniture, but we really loved it. There was a small restroom with toilet and sink. At the end of the hall, there was larger room with a larger sink & shower. The onsen area was fabulous - an entry area for changing with towels, a separate section for washdown before entering the onsen. The onsen was spacious & grand with many windows that could slide o

Well mannered and helpful reception. I arrived very early in the morning, was able to leave my belongings at the hotel before checking in. A long walk from and to the Sapporo station so plan ahead. Free Onsen powder - very therapeutic, you may need 3 packs or more for stronger aroma.

Nest Hotel Sapporo Ekimae has its pros and cons, and my experience was a mixed bag. Here's a breakdown: Positives: Location: The biggest advantage is the unbeatable location, right next to Sapporo Station. This offers easy access to public transport, major attractions, and restaurants. Cleanliness: My room was clean and well-maintained, with basic amenities like towels and toiletries provided. Negatives: Snowy walkway: Having to navigate a snow-covered walkway could be inconvenient, especially for travelers with luggage or mobility issues. The hotel might want to consider clearing the snow regularly for better accessibility. No bottled water: The lack of a complimentary bottle of water is a small detail, but it's an additional expense for thirsty guests, especially after a long journey. Small room for 3 adults: A standard room at Nest Hotel is quite small, and with 3 adults, it could feel cramped and uncomfortable. It's important to consider room size when booking, especially for group travel. Overall: Nest Hotel Sapporo Ekimae offers a convenient location and basic amenities at a potentially affordable price. However, the lack of bottled water, potentially small room size for 3 people, and the snowy walkway could be drawbacks for some. Consider your priorities and weigh the pros and cons before booking.

The greatest merit of this place is its location in Jozankei which is one of the onsen capitals in Hokkaido about an hour bus ride from Saporro. My initial online inquiry was not promptly replied to and the reply was uncourteous and inhospitable but I gave it shot anyway given the generally good reviews. This is a ryokan style hotel that caters to bus loads of tourists and families. Don’t expect luxury and personalized service. The Japanese style tatami rooms and the bathrooms feel worn out and old and need serious updates. I used the public onsen bathrooms anyway and did not use the bathroom in my room at all. There was a strange musty odor in the hallway outside my room that smelled like pee. There are mountain views outside the window but the surroundings are all concrete hotel buildings. One day is enough and my only consolation was the onsen experience. The 2nd floor public onsen was a better albeit smaller alternative to the 12th floor public onsen. There is access to the onsen of the Shikanoyu sister hotel which is much larger and has more spa options. The cafeteria food and the staff/service was mediocre at best.

Our Tour Leader has touted that this is the best Hotel throughout our 7-nights stay tour here in Hokkaido! We reached at 6pm and was just in time for dinner. Surprisingly modern and beautiful inside setting compared to the Hotel building front. Quite an impressive dining area that is spacious and offers a generous spread of both Japanese & International cuisine. Everything vying for limited space in out stomach! The 3-star Jozankei Hotel Sapporo provides quick access to Jozankei Hot Spring. This hotel is located in a touristic area of Sapporo. The rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi and while amenities include nice touches include slippers, free toiletries and bath sheets. Only dislike; the TV screen is the smallest we have came across for a while.. It was tatami room and we made our own bed, surprisingly they have a few staff moving around to ask if we need help on setting the bed! More memorable is the Onsen, superb and body relaxing! Had a good session at night… rich minerals to nourish our skin. There was a bonus for us – there is a Jozankei night illumination running these 2 weeks and we got to view it, a 15-mins walk into the town central. Really a visual treat for us all. Fully enjoyed our stay here.

15時チェックインの30分前に到着。車はホテル前の屋根付き駐車場へ。確か7台程が屋根付き。1Fの食事処　厨　カウンターへ。ウエルカムドリンクは、黒豆茶、自家製ジンジャー、生ビールから選べます。もちビール。ここで最初の一皿。540芋、自家製昆布バターとマルドンシーソルト。食べ飲み終わるとお部屋へ。こちらのホテルは全15室。13歳以上限定。今回泊まったお部屋は、2F 70平米露天風呂付き。このタイプは1室のみ。エレベーター前、ラウンジ隣で環境最高。とりあえず地下の大浴場へ。入り口に水、お茶、ラムネが冷えてました。大浴場は入れ替え制。向かって右の方が広くて良かった。ドライヤーはダイソンでした。部屋に戻り、冷やしといたグラスで冷蔵庫の瓶ビール。冷蔵庫内の飲み物は無料。他に黒ウローン、ガラナ、ラベンダー茶。水はコーヒーメーカー横に2本。夕食は2部制で、18時からと20時から。満室では無かったので、皆さん18時スタート。夕食はコース料理。カウンター席を選びました。目の前で作り、盛り付けてくれる。私達は結構早いテンポで食べるのですが、スタッフの方は良く見ていて、良い感じで料理が出てきます。お酒も乾杯のハイボールから、白ワインをオーダー。良い感じで、スタッフの方がワインを注いでくれました。料理も美味しく、ストレスを感じさせないスタッフさんの対応。心地良く夕食終了。2Fラウンジは、15時から フィーカタイム（おやつタイム）、20時30分からバータイム、22時から本日のお夜食タイム。バータイム迄小一時間あったので、部屋の露天風呂を満喫し、ラウンジにてバータイムを満喫。お酒は日本酒、焼酎、ウイスキー、ビール。ビールはサーバーから注ぐタイプ。ハイボール好きの私達には嬉しい、炭酸水はサーバーから！おつまみは、乾き物、ナッツ、自家製ポテチ。夜食は、一口稲荷です。爆睡し朝風呂へ。大浴場は6時から。入れ替え制なので寝ぼけて行くと危険。男は朝が広い方でした。入り口前には冷えた瓶の牛乳があり嬉しかったなぁ〜朝食は8時から。自分で味噌を溶いて作る味噌汁、釜で炊いたご飯。うっかりおかわりしてしまい、朝から満腹。9時からのラウンジでの季節のフルーツとヨーグルトはギブアップ。最初の一皿から朝食迄、とても満足致しました。是非又来たいお宿でした。御馳走様でした♪

The best hotel I have ever stayed in Japan. You can find anything that you need to use in their room such as microwave, induction cooker, kitchen wares, washing machine, detergent, shoes dyer and etc. I really like washing machine with dryer in one, It's very convenien. Great location.

We had a great stay at the Hotel Emion! The hotel is new, modern and very clean with some nice amenities. Our room was great and it was very comfy and quiet. There were lots of extras in the rooms like a kettle and mini fridge, a TV with casting abilities, pyjamas and all kinds of hygiene products. We had a very good night's rest here. The bathroom for the room had nice bathroom products with big bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The shower pressure was great and it was easy to control the temperature. A highlight of visiting Japan is always using the Japanese toilets and they had a nice new model that even had a sanitation feature. The hotel has some good amenities like the onsen and baths on the second floor. Again, very clean and some good high temperature pools to soak in as well as a sauna and cold bath. The nice bathroom products from our room were also available in the baths area. The onsen has a nice change room and the ladies have a separate spa card to access their change area. The hotel lobby was very comfy and cozy with direct access to a 7-11 by the front desk. The second floor also had quite a few vending machines and laundry machines available. The laundry machine washed and dried our clothes for 600 yen in 2 hours and had self feeding laundry detergent which was a nice touch. The location is pretty good and we found we were within a 20-30 minute walk to most of the places we visited while in Sapporo. The hotel even has access to Sapporo Train and metro station via entrance 15 and you can stay indoors the whole way if you follow the corridors and pedways all the way. It just opened but we wish the sidewalks in front could be cleared a bit better because it was pretty slippery and icy during our stay. We'd also recommend having a change machine and more laundry machines because it was very popular. I waited in the area for a machine to be available and two people showed up right when my laundry was done at 12:40 am. The laundry machines do require you to put in a code before you start and after you finish to make sure no one else unloads for you.

Semua kakitangan sopan dan tersenyum, dan ia adalah perkhidmatan pelanggan yang sangat baik. Adalah baik bahawa perkhidmatan minuman alu-aluan dan kemudahan juga banyak ^ ^ Saya telah sarapan pagi, tetapi kakitangannya juga sopan dan menyenangkan pagi. Rasanya sangat lazat dan saya fikir pengisian dilakukan serta-merta dan tidak ada kekurangan. Bilik itu berkembar dan tidak besar, tetapi bilik yang bersih cukup. Saya juga mahu menggunakannya semasa melancong!

部屋は簡素ですが清潔でかつ静かで、朝食はビュッフェ形式で美味しく、快適な滞在でした。通りを挟んで中島公園に面していて、朝、中島公園を散歩するのにも適しています。 ホテルの場所は、札幌市営地下鉄南北線幌平橋駅が直近の駅でで、駅から歩いて５分程度の場所にあり、交通は便利です。 このホテルのチェーンには、「ホテルノルド」「函館国際ホテル」など北海道の老舗旅館があり、その影響もあるのか、従業員の対応もしっかりして、丁寧でした。