I’ve stayed in a few Sotetsu Fresa Inns before in Tokyo, decided to give the one here in Sapporo a try because of my good past experiences with the brand and the affordable price. I think this could be the best stay i’ve had with them by far! First impressions — lobby was very spacious, ample space for luggage storage, friendly receptionists(can converse in English). Rooms were small as usual and expected, but clean. I absolutely loved how we could track the washing machines statuses from the TV in our room!(whether available or not, how many minutes left till cycle done) i’ve never been able to do that at their other hotels. this was a very convenient feature if you do need to do your laundry. They also provide tons of amenities in the reception. Location wise, i found it very convenient. Just 5-8mins walk to and fro airport bus drop off and pick up. Convenience stores just round the corner, many restaurants open till late night, close to the main shopping area, also located right next to a subway exit! I would definitely recommend this hotel if coming to visit Sapporo!!

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Good location. Within walking distance to places like Nijo Market, Odori Park, Tanukikoji Shopping Street. Hosui Susukino Station Exit 4 is right outside the hotel. The hotel provided toiletries and other things like phone cable, power bank and everything that you may need at the lobby. There is also a coin laundry on level 2 and you can monitor the progress or availability in the comfort of your room TV.

We booked a connecting room and the rooms are small. One of our room is at a corner and it is slightly smaller than other rooms cos of the pillar. It will be almost perfect if the room is slightly bigger by about 3-5 sqm.

This is a great hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful, the room we were given on the 7 th floor gave us a lovely elevated aspect of the city, the bed and shower were great, the laundry was convenient and the location, close to Odori Park was ideal. The toiletries provided were an added bonus There is a subway station (exit 4) outside the door too, so getting around is really easy . The elevator to the subway is from exit 6 which is an easy walk if one has heavy luggage. I can highly recommend this hotel and should we ever return to Sapporo, it would be my first choice.

Nothing to dislike

Excellent hotel. Buffet breakfast included in stay with dishes rotating every day so perfect for exploring for days. In the heart of Susukino so great location with less than 10mins walk to where the action is. There is a subway station right outside the hotel however this doesn't have lifts so would need to talk to Sapporo station to use the lifts (which is a very doable less than 15mins walk). Great staff and amenities provided which was very handy including hair curlers. Laundry machines available on site where you can even view how much time is left on your laundry from the comfort of your room. Big spacious room for Japan standards.

Check in time is standard for Japan but I've always found it a bit late at 3pm.. they allow you to leave your luggage safely though before check in so not too bad.

The manager Mr Hanuzawa is superb. Japanese hotels are very rigid-can’t check in before 3pm. We arrived 11am after a long overnight flight. We paid 1000yen for every hour if we check in before 3pm. That was great cos we’re in our 50’s. He speaks good English and is very helpful. All toiletries are collected at the lobby. Besides the usual toothbrush etc, we can have free bath salts for soaking in the bath tub, face masks, things other hotels don’t provide. I’ll call it 5 star hotel at 3 star prices. If you take the airport bus (number 84) the bus doesn’t stop right outside the hotel. It’s on a road to the left off the main road. My husband got lost after 10 minutes. We hailed a taxi and it costs only 700 yen I would advise that especially lugging 4 luggage bags-2 small and 2 medium. Staff are all very polite. The metro station is right outside the hotel. Easy to go sight seeing with that. Will definitely stay at this hotel again. There are no wardrobes as such in the rooms. Just an open area for hanging your clothes. That didn’t bother us though. We were ok with that

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The train station, Hosuisusukino is just next door to the hotel which is very convenient at Exit 4 (Stairs only). For elevator, have to walk down to Exit which is slightly far down. Also, it’s about 10-15 mins walk from Minami 3jo Susukino bus stop for those taking airport bus from CTS. It’s nearby to convenience stores. Hotel rooms were cleaned for the connecting rooms. There was SMART TV like YT and NF. Overall it’s spacious by Japanese standards. You can store your luggage under the bed. Toilets were spacious enough. Staff counter were friendly and provided good service.

The hotel does not provide parking amenities. Other than that, everything else is good!

Location on a quiet street just off the main road, Hosuisusikino station on the blue Toho Line exit 4 literally in front of the main entrance. You can see it in the stock picture of the reception area. Lawson's and 7-11 just round the corner. Susikino main shopping just a couple of minutes away. The staff were friendly and spoke a decent level of English which was great for us as we speak next to no Japanese. Plenty of restaurants nearby but be prepared for long waiting times if you haven't booked in advance. Although not what we were here for, the Susikino adult entertainment area is minutes away by foot.

Maybe the room could have been bigger but this is Japan so I fully expected this. There was no closet or drawers to put our clothes is the only real negative I can think of.

Location: - Located right in front of Hosuisusukino Station Exit 4, very convenient if travelling via subway. - If coming via Airport Limousine, the bus stop to alight and board from are within 5-7 min walk. - Convenience stores are located within 3 min walk from hotel - Walking distance to various eateries (eg Ramen Alley) and shopping areas (eg Tanuki-koji Shopping Street). Facilities: - Hotel and room interior had a clean, bright and comfortable feel. Lights in room were dimmable, which was great if you want to sleep with the lights on. - Twin bedded room was big enough to accommodate 2 large luggages and still have space to walk around the room. - Beds were comfortable, the quilt was really comfortable and kept us warm in the cold winter. - USB charging ports and sockets were available near bedside for easy access. - TV could access YouTube/Netflix, a very nice touch. - Amenities are provided at hotel lobby - take what you require at any time! Nice that they even provide skincare products such as sunscreen and cleansing oil. - Hotel breakfast offered a decent spread of Japanese and Western food.

Nothing that I could think of. I would definitely choose this hotel again for my next stay in Sapporo!

The breakfast offered great value for money, and one of the most attractive features of this hotel is their connecting rooms, which are marvelous for families. Additionally, they have a luggage storage system that allows you to temporarily store your luggage while you travel to another city for a few nights before returning to stay in the hotel again. Location wise, it is just about 5 minutes walk from the famous Tanukikoji street. Hence, it is relatively quiet for a good night sleep! For the cafeteria, they offer discounted prices for beer until 21:30 daily, as well as a proper meal if you are looking to turn in early for the night. Kudos to the hotel staffs at the counter that always do their best to provide us the services possible!

In terms of stay, I have stayed with Sotetsu Fresa in various cities in Japan and it certainly has not disappoint me at all! As for the nearest exits, 3 and 4 to the hotel from Hosui-Susukino station do not have lifts, so carrying luggage might be slightly tough. However, you can easily detour to exit 6 to make it simpler as it has lift. It is just a slightly further down the street.

The Hotel is located in a very central position, in the lively Susukino district. Exit 4 of the Toho metro line is located immediately at the hotel entrance and the tram and bus stops are also very close, allowing you to really get anywhere from the hotel. The rooms are very cozy and each customer has many amenities available in the lobby, from face masks, to hair products, to straighteners and electric brushes. The staff is very welcoming, always available to respond to any question you may have. The breakfast is very rich and varied, with typical Japanese and continental foods, and is served by very welcoming and kind staff. I absouletely recomend this hotel in Sapporo!

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