Apa Hotel Sapporo Odori Ekimae Minami

“Surprisingly good”

First of all, this APA resort is extremely remote from downtown. I was at Toyohirakoen to watch the World Cup volleyball these 2 days and was struggling how to get to the APA hotel & resort in Sapporo. Google told me about a one and half an hour journey with two subway lines and one bus, and a 27 m… more

First of all, this APA resort is extremely remote from downtown. I was at Toyohirakoen to watch the World Cup volleyball these 2 days and was struggling how to get to the APA hotel & resort in Sapporo. Google told me about a one and half an hour journey with two subway lines and one bus, and a 27 mins walk to there....Oh my god, that’s a pity at the beginning I felt to book this resort. However that’s not true with luck and awesome arrangement from this property. Upon finishing the match I used the Tohu line to reach Hosuisusukino station after 2 stops. There are lots of exits at this station and luckily the exit I went out is next to the another APP hotel Sapporo Suisukino Ekimae. My gut feeling is that I should be able to find out with more information, as trip advisor told me a free shuttle bus from this station. Very lucky. Staff at this hotel just pointed me where to get on this free shuttle within a second. The bus stop is just at this hotel entrance at the back. The free shuttle bus runs for every 30 mins. Without an hour I could reach the resort easily with any hassle. Great hotel. Great service. Nice running park as well.

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“Nice”

A big hotel, with a lot of tourists. Staffs was a bit cool, no welcoming. I booked for a single room, it was a bit small but it's ok. Onsen was nice, many shops around the area. A bit far from city, but it is ok.

“Absolutely adequate”

Stayed 5 nights in late September 2019 (during the Rugby World Cup) I can make no complaint about the hotel - room was small, but appropriate to the price; likewise for cleanliness and service. I would make two observations for any potential visitors: 1) The location is not ideal if you are lookin… more

Stayed 5 nights in late September 2019 (during the Rugby World Cup) I can make no complaint about the hotel - room was small, but appropriate to the price; likewise for cleanliness and service. I would make two observations for any potential visitors: 1) The location is not ideal if you are looking to explore the city without either payinfg for taxis daily, or spending some time travelling. - The bus ride to city centre is approx 40mins - Nearest subway station is a fair walk (through a lovely park) and equates to around the same time. That being said, it is very quiet in the evenings, so disturbed sleep is not a concern. 2) As a tattooed man, I was not able to use the on-site baths (no complaint from me - I was well aware of this when I booked) but those baths are perhaps and ideal draw for those that can use them. Perhaps this hotel is an ideal one-or-two-night stop for anyone looking for a break on a longer trip. The buffets for both breakfast and dinner are exceptional, especially the dinner - I was initially surprised by the 26000 yen price, but it is absolutely worth more than that, provided you enjoy Japanese food, or are willing to try. There was a little difficulty with language at the front desk (did not have the English-speaking level that was advertised) but that did not cause me any trouble - and I say that it is only polite to learn a little Japanese if you are visiting. A solid 3/5, would possibly have been higher if I had visited for a different purpose.

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