Richmond Hotel Sapporo Odori
by the TopOfHotel team
Richmond Sapporo Odori is the highest-rated hotel in this list at 9.5 — a 3-star right on the Tanukikoji arcade, known for its breakfast.
Richmond Sapporo Odori is the highest-rated hotel in this list at 9.5 — a 3-star right on the Tanukikoji arcade, known for its breakfast.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Richmond Hotel Sapporo Odori is a 3-star business hotel under Japan's Richmond Hotels brand, part of Royal Holdings. The pitch is straightforward: service that feels like a 4-star at a 3-star price. Rooms are simple and comfortable in warm tones, with a work desk, kettle, fridge, a Japanese smart toilet and a soft bed. The numbers back up the polish — cleanliness scores around 9.6 and service around 9.6, both unusually high for a hotel in this class.
Food and amenities
What guests flag most is the authentic Japanese breakfast — grilled fish, rolled egg, natto, miso soup and hot steamed rice, alongside a few Western items. The breakfast score sits around 9.5, and the staff service runs at genuine Omotenashi level. There's free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, free luggage storage and a ticket-printing service. As a 3-star it keeps things lean — no pool or spa here.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits at Minami 2-jo Nishi 2, directly on the covered Tanukikoji shopping arcade, between Susukino and Odori Park. Step out of the lobby and you're under cover immediately, dry whether it's raining or snowing. It's about 500m to Susukino station, roughly 600m to Odori station and the Sapporo TV Tower, and around a 12-minute walk to Odori Park, which hosts the Snow Festival in February. Nijo Market is about 700m away for morning sushi and crab.
Things to know before booking
The trade-off is distance from the metro: at about 500m, Susukino station is a short walk rather than right at the door. As a 3-star, there's no pool or spa, so this is a stay built on service and location rather than facilities. Rates also swing hard with the season — from around $31 a night off-peak up to about $134 during the February Snow Festival.
Our take
Richmond Hotel Sapporo Odori suits travelers who want the highest-rated hotel in the district, right on the Tanukikoji arcade and close to Odori Park for the Snow Festival. What we like is stepping out of the lobby and shopping under cover straight away, paired with a Japanese breakfast real guests score around 9.5. Pick it if service and breakfast matter to you more than shaving a few hundred metres off the walk to the station.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A 3-star business hotel from the Richmond chain with the highest guest score in this list, around 9.5.
- Sits directly on the covered Tanukikoji shopping arcade, so you step from the lobby straight into shelter and shopping.
- Positioned between the Susukino nightlife district and Odori Park, close to the Sapporo TV Tower.
- Guests single out the authentic Japanese breakfast and the attentive, Omotenashi-level service.
- About 500m to Susukino station, with free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and free luggage storage.
- It's about 500m from Susukino station, so the metro is a short walk rather than right at the door.
- As a 3-star, it has no pool or spa — facilities are kept lean.
- Rates climb steeply in high season, reaching about $134 a night during the Snow Festival.
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Insider Tips
- Try the hotel's well-regarded Japanese-style breakfast — grilled fish, rolled egg, natto and miso soup.
- Shop the Tanukikoji arcade straight from the hotel's front door, under cover whatever the weather.
- Walk to Odori Park and the Sapporo TV Tower in about 12 minutes.