Just a one-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station and with a direct underground connection, Hotel Gracery Sapporo boasts unbeatable access and is set to be renewed in March 2026! Based on the concept of "seeing, hearing, and smelling the nature of Hokkaido," the lobby, lounge, and guest rooms have been completely redesigned. Furthermore, the popular breakfast featuring a "build-your-own seafood bowl" has also evolved. Here, we introduce the charms of this upgraded hotel, perfect for both tourism and business.

Hotel Gracery Sapporo is conveniently located just a one-minute walk from JR Sapporo Station, and its direct underground connection makes it a worry-free choice even on snowy or rainy days. The hotel is also popular for its breakfast buffet, which features a build-your-own seafood bowl and a generous spread of Hokkaido dairy products and local ingredients.

Hotel Gracery Sapporo, which has now undergone a full renovation of its lobby, lounge, and guest rooms, has a long history. Its predecessor, the Washington Hotel, opened in 1973. It has been operating as Hotel Gracery Sapporo since 2006 and is one of the landmark hotels in front of Sapporo Station.

Executive Floor Deluxe Twin

A standout room on the high-rise Executive Floors (15th and 16th) is the newly established 30-square-meter "Deluxe Twin Room." It features a spacious layout divided into a living space and a bedroom. Guests can also enjoy authentic coffee, prepared by grinding beans with a provided coffee mill.

Ladies' Twin Room

For girls' trips, mother-daughter getaways, or solo female travelers, the rooms on the Ladies' Floor are highly recommended. The interior is bright and charming, with impressive accent wallpaper.

Rooms on the Ladies' Floor are equipped with four different "ReFa" beauty items (shower head, hairdryer, straightener, and beauty roller). Other thoughtful amenities like face masks and relaxation sheets are also provided.

Access to the Ladies' Floor requires a special key card, ensuring peace of mind when it comes to security.

Executive Floor Double Room

A variety of room layouts are available to suit the purpose of your trip and your travel companions. Pictured here is the Executive Double, recommended for solo travelers or couples.

There are also triple rooms, perfect for a group of three.

Executive Floor Triple Room

The triple rooms on the Executive Floor are perfect for family trips or travels with friends.

As you exit the elevator on the front desk floor, you are greeted by a row of natural wood, including Japanese elm, maple, and magnolia. These woods are sourced from thinned trees in Kobetsuzawa, a rural mountain area in Sapporo's Nishi Ward. This creates a connection between the city and the countryside, the hotel and the local community, making you feel as if you've stepped into a Hokkaido forest.

A portion of the lobby is covered with wood chips from Assabu Town in southern Hokkaido, and the sound of a natural stream emanates from a water basin. Despite being in the city center, it has the ambiance of a resort hotel, allowing you to relax from the moment you arrive.

Executive Lounge

The guest lounge on the lobby floor has also been renewed as the "Executive Lounge." It has become a special space exclusively for guests staying on the Executive Floor and members of THE FUJITA MEMBERS. Here, you can enjoy original coffee in a space filled with the warmth of wood.

During cocktail hour, Hokkaido-produced sake and wine are served, and from 8:00 PM, a limited quantity of smoked delicacies is also available.

The tables, made from local logs, are designed to be comfortable even for solo guests. It's a relaxing space not only for couples and families but also for solo travelers. At the counter, there was a message card from the staff, a subtle touch of heartfelt hospitality.

Breakfast is a buffet style served at the "Bonsalute Cafe" on the first floor, where you can enjoy a variety of Hokkaido ingredients. I was already a fan of their breakfast, but the renewal has made it even more enjoyable.

A pancake machine has been introduced, and you can customize your pancakes to your liking, perhaps by drizzling them with plenty of domestic honey or pairing them with scrambled eggs and bacon.

The build-your-own seafood bowl corner is still here. The all-you-can-add trout roe is an ultimate luxury, even for Sapporo locals!

You can create your own perfect seafood bowl by choosing your favorite toppings like salmon and scallops. The ingredients may vary depending on the day's catch, but it's a hugely popular menu item that offers a true taste of Hokkaido for breakfast.

Local gourmet dishes such as stewed Genghis Khan (lamb barbecue) and soup curry are also available.

To make the soup curry, simply place your favorite ingredients like steamed vegetables in a bowl and pour the curry over them.

Soup curry, which warms the body in the morning, is a dish you'll want to eat regardless of the season. It gives you a real sense of Sapporo and Hokkaido.

In addition to rice, a wide variety of breads are also available. You can enjoy them in your own way, by adding different flavors with Hokkaido-produced jams like haskap and blueberry, or by pairing them with the somewhat rare Tête de Moine cheese.

The Tête de Moine cheese, with its beautiful flower-petal-like appearance, is delicious on its own and also pairs exceptionally well with domestic honey.

While table seating is available, this time I used a counter seat, which is perfect for solo diners. The restaurant is also open to non-guests, so it's a great spot for locals to enjoy a leisurely breakfast.

With the renovation of the standard floors set to be completed in July, Hotel Gracery Sapporo will evolve even further. Amidst all the new features, the staff's subtle kindness and warm hospitality remain unchanged, providing a sense of comfort. Whether you're staying the night or just visiting the restaurant, be sure to check it out.