Keio Prelia Hotel Sapporo Review: Perfect Station Stay

If you're planning your very first trip to Sapporo,

here is a quick review of where I stayed!

I recently took a self-guided trip to Sapporo, Hokkaido,

and compared whether it is better to stay near Sapporo Station

or Susukino Station.

If you are traveling in summer or autumn,

honestly, either location works great.

But for a winter trip, with all that heavy snow,

dragging suitcases around can be a real hassle.

So, I highly recommend staying right near Sapporo Station!

Especially if you plan on doing day trips to

Otaru or Biei, Sapporo Station is the absolute best base camp.

Looking for a spacious hotel near Sapporo Station

where you can actually lay out your suitcases?

Keio Prelia Hotel Sapporo is the perfect choice.

It's just a 5 to 7-minute walk from the station,

features a fantastic public bath (large public bath),

offers daily housekeeping, and even has self-service luggage lockers,

so you don't waste any time checking your bags in or out.

Most of all, the rooms are spacious enough to open up your bags easily,

making it an overall super satisfying hotel stay.

ⓒ Words & Photos: Travel Writer Erin

Why You'll Love Keio Prelia Hotel Sapporo

✔ Just a 7-minute walk from Sapporo Station (with an underground walkway connection)

✔ Convenience heaven: Seicomart, Seven-Eleven, and Lawson are all nearby

✔ Luggage lockers, free lounge drinks, and a relaxing public bath

✔ Shared microwaves, a laundry room, and a fitness center available

✔ Multiple elevators (no long waits) and luggage delivery service available

✔ Parking available, daily housekeeping & fresh amenities provided

✔ Various rental items available upon request: details in the post below

1. Perfect Location & Seamless Transit Near Sapporo Station

· 11-1 Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Kita 8-jo Nishi 4-chome, 060-0808 Japan

· Phone: +81-11-205-8111

· Total Rooms: 337 / Twin Room size: 20㎡

Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM

After taking the JR train from Sapporo's New Chitose Airport

and arriving at Sapporo Station,

getting to the hotel was an absolute breeze.

It's literally just a 5 to 7-minute walk away,

and thanks to the underground pedestrian walkway,

taking the shortcut made the trip super quick and easy.

Since it's a relatively new hotel that opened in September 2019,

it felt incredibly modern, safe, and secure,

and the overall cleanliness and service were top-notch.

Since Seicomart is a convenience store unique to Hokkaido, I got to enjoy delicious local snacks every single day!

2. Room on the 15th Floor: Surprisingly Spacious for Japan!

The check-in process was smooth and seamless.

Usually, Japanese hotel lobbies get super crowded during check-in and check-out times

with guests trying to drop off or pick up their luggage.

But here, they have self-service lockers, so everyone can easily

store and retrieve their bags on their own.

As a result, the lobby was never cluttered with suitcases!

Comes with a table, chairs, mini-fridge, air purifier, bathrobes, and slippers

Most hotels in Japan tend to be on the cozier, smaller side,

but at Keio Prelia Hotel Sapporo,

I actually had plenty of room to keep my suitcases open!

I kept my 25-inch suitcase laid open right under the desk,

and used the space near the entrance for my larger 28-inch suitcase,

opening and closing it as I needed.

(Actually, there was enough space in front of the desk to have both laid open at the same time!)

Since I stayed for 3 nights and 4 days,

I unpacked most of my clothes and hung them up,

only fully spreading out the suitcases on my shopping days and the final night.

There’s a handy shelf under the TV,

which was perfect for laying out items I needed to grab frequently.

They provide a capsule coffee machine, coffee cups, tea bags, and even wine glasses.

There's also a mini-fridge, and they restocked it with 2 free bottles of water every day—

a great way to save a little extra pocket money!

Aside from the main closet, there are extra wall hooks and hangers,

making it super easy to keep all my outfits neat and organized.

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The interior has a clean, minimalist style,

but the warm wood tones and soft lighting make it feel incredibly cozy!

The quality of the daily restocked amenities was also quite impressive.

They provide shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, but you might want to

bring your own body lotion.

Instead of body cream, they do offer single-use packets of body milk,

which you can request at the lobby front desk.

The shower room, toilet, and sink are all in separate spaces.

The water pressure and temperature in the shower/bathtub were excellent,

and they replaced the towels with fresh ones every single day.

3. Amenities & Services: Public Bath, Lockers, Lounge, etc.

The reason I highly recommend

Keio Prelia Hotel Sapporo isn't just because

of its unbeatable location near Sapporo Station,

but also because of the incredible

guest services they offer!

Public Bath (Sento)

If you love relaxing after a long day of walking,

you'll definitely want a hotel with a great public bath.

And yes, guests get free access to the 2nd-floor public bath!

I'm usually not the biggest public bath person myself,

but the reviews for the bath at Keio Prelia Hotel Sapporo were fantastic.

Since it's a newer hotel, there are no water stains or unpleasant odors,

and other travelers mentioned it was impeccably clean and well-maintained even late at night.

During my Sapporo trip,

I spent a lot of days exploring nearby areas

like Asahikawa, Biei, and Otaru,

so I opted out of the hotel breakfast.

Honestly, even without hotel breakfast in Japan,

there are so many delicious options around, from convenience store treats to local eateries!

Breakfast Hours

6:00 AM – 10:30 AM

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Breakfast Price for Guests

Adults: 2,500 JPY (~$16) / Children (Ages 6-12): 1,250 JPY (~$8)

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Once breakfast hours are over,

the breakfast area becomes a free lounge space

available to all guests from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

If you're visiting for business

or have some urgent work to wrap up,

it's a fantastic spot to get things done

without having to hunt down a nearby cafe.

On the second floor, you'll find a dedicated locker room

with spacious lockers that easily fit a 28-inch suitcase.

Since you use your own room card key to access them,

you can check out and stash your bags right there.

After enjoying your final day luggage-free,

just grab your bags and drop your card key

into the express key drop box on your way to the airport. Super convenient!

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The 2nd floor also features a laundry room, microwave, and vending machines.

☞ Additional amenities available upon request at Keio Prelia Hotel Sapporo

Unwinding in the public bath (onsen-style) at the end of the day is amazing,

and the cozy guest lounge is perfect for relaxing anytime.

Plus, the self-service luggage lockers

that you can use before check-in and after check-out

let you explore the city completely hands-free.

This convenience alone is a huge reason

to choose this hotel!

There’s also a great selection of rental items

available on request, making the stay incredibly comfortable.

Usually on trips to Japan, we run around so much

that the hotel is just a place to sleep—but Sapporo was different.

After returning from day trips to the outskirts of Sapporo,

having a cozy, comfortable place to truly recharge

made the overall quality of our trip so much better.

Highly recommended as a top Sapporo Station stay,

Keio Prelia Hotel is perfect

for both couples and family trips!

Oh, and one more thing!

Hokkaido University is right nearby.

You can actually see it from the window, and the walking paths are beautiful.

It's highly recommended to take a peaceful stroll there early in the morning!

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