Fodor's Expert Review Sapporo Grand Hotel
Kita 1 Nishi 4, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 060-0001, Japan
With classic European style, white-gloved bellhops, and conveniences like in-room refrigerators tastefully hidden away in wooden cabinets, Sapporo's grand dame has welcomed guests since 1934. In the heart of downtown, the three buildings (Main, Annex, and East) almost fill a city block. Rooms in the older Main Building feel like a gentlemen's club, with striped wallpaper and small armchairs, while those in the East Wing exhibit a more modern flair. In the Memorial Library, check out photographs of VIP guests and mementos of their stays, such as Margaret Thatcher's thank-you letter and the 1955 lunch menu for the visiting New York Yankees.
PROS
- convenient location
- long history
- high-end service in a city full of business hotels
CONS
- small windows in main building
- certain parts have a mall-like feel
- limited English of some staff
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Rate Includes: No Meals