Sapporo's Premier Hotel Cabin: Unbelievable Luxury Awaits!
Sapporo's Premier Hotel Cabin: Is it Really "Unbelievable Luxury"? Let's Find Out! (SEO-Packed, Obviously)
Okay, so Sapporo. Winter wonderland, foodie paradise, and… potential ice-cold hellscape if you're not prepared. Which is precisely why I was thrilled to check out the Sapporo Premier Hotel Cabin. The tagline? "Unbelievable Luxury Awaits!" Bold words, people. Very bold. So I braced myself, checked my expectations (and my luggage – full of thermal underwear, naturally), and dove in.
First Impressions & Accessibility: A Mixed Bag… Kinda.
Immediately, let's talk Accessibility. Because let's face it, lugging suitcases through snow sucks. The hotel had a car park [on-site], which was a lifesaver. Thankfully, the elevator was a godsend. The hotel offers Facilities for disabled guests, but I can't comment specifically on the accommodations here. The check-in/out [express] was swift, which is always a bonus when you're shivering and dreaming of a hot bath. They also offered Contactless check-in/out, which is a big thumbs up because nobody wants to share germs!
Now, the exterior corridor… well, there isn't one! Everything is enclosed. I'll take it!
Rooms: Cozy Comfort, But…
My room? Ah, my room. Let me be completely honest. It wasn't palatial. It was, however, efficient. The Air conditioning [in all rooms] was appreciated. The Mini bar was stocked. The Free bottled water was a thoughtful touch. They had the essentials, sure. You’ll find Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], and Window that opens, which is great.
The Wi-Fi [free] worked like a charm, crucial for a digital nomad like myself. The Internet access – LAN was also available. I appreciated the Blackout curtains, because jet lag, and the Slippers! Slippers are essential.
Now, for a "Premier" hotel… I wanted more "wow." It was clean! The Daily housekeeping did a good job. But "unbelievable"? Maybe not. More "very comfortable and well-equipped."
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Food, Glorious Food! (Mostly)
Alright, this is where the Premier Hotel Cabin really shines. Sapporo is all about the food, and this place delivers.
- Breakfast [buffet]: A glorious spread! Think eggs, bacon, an assortment of Asian options (Asian breakfast), pastries… and coffee – lots and lots of coffee. Breakfast service was efficient and well-stocked. They also offered Breakfast takeaway service which is a nice touch. Plus, a Vegetarian restaurant option for my plant-based friends.
- Restaurants: Several dining options, including A la carte in restaurant, and restaurants for Asian cuisine in restaurant, coffee/tea in restaurant, desserts in restaurant, International cuisine in restaurant, salad in restaurant, soup in restaurant, and Western cuisine in restaurant .
- Bar: A well-stocked bar for winding down after a day of exploring. Or, you know, for pre-dinner drinks. There was a Poolside bar too.
- Room Service [24-hour]: This is a HUGE win! Because sometimes you just want to huddle in your room with a bowl of ramen and watch bad TV.
- Snack bar/ Coffee shop: Perfect for a quick bite or caffeine fix.
It wasn't Michelin-star fancy, but the quality was consistently good. The availability of Alternative meal arrangement was a plus, and they even had Bottle of water readily available.
Relaxation & Wellness: Spa Day Dreams
Okay, let's get to the juicy bits. THE SPA/SAUNA! Yes! Seriously.
- Pool with view: While I sadly did not get to experience the Swimming pool [outdoor] because of snow, I did get to see the Pool with view!
- Sauna, Steamroom, Spa: This is where the "Premier" rating finally clicked. After a day of trudging through the icy streets, the Sauna was my personal heaven. I'm talking pure, unadulterated, zen-like bliss. The steamroom was intense in the best way possible.
- Gym/fitness: If you're one of those people who likes to work out on vacation, the hotel had a Fitness center.
- Massage: You can get a massage! I saw people enjoying themselves.
- Foot bath: Nice touch with a Foot bath.
- Body scrub, Body wrap: They offer Body scrub, Body wrap.
This is where the hotel actually delivered on the luxury promises. Bonus points: all the staff were super chill and helped me find my way around.
Cleanliness & Safety: Pandemic-Preparedness? (Yes!)
In the age of… well, gestures vaguely at the world, safety is paramount. And the Premier Hotel Cabin takes it seriously:
- Anti-viral cleaning products & Professional-grade sanitizing services: Check.
- Daily disinfection in common areas, Rooms sanitized between stays: Check.
- Individually-wrapped food options: Check.
- Physical distancing of at least 1 meter: Check.
- Doctor/nurse on call, First aid kit: Check.
- Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: Check.
- Staff trained in safety protocol.
- Hand sanitizer everywhere.
- Cashless payment service: Check.
- Room sanitization opt-out available: Check.
- Sterilizing equipment: Check.
- Hygiene certification: Check.
I felt genuinely safe. A huge relief. They seriously nail the safety and cleanliness, which is essential.
Services & Conveniences: The Little Things That Matter
The Premier Hotel Cabin offers all sorts of extras, from the useful to the slightly quirky:
- Concierge: Helpful and friendly.
- Luggage storage: A lifesaver.
- Laundry service, Dry cleaning, Ironing service: For those of us who pack (or, uh, don't pack) efficiently.
- Currency exchange, Cash withdrawal: Convenient.
- Convenience store, Gift/souvenir shop: Perfect for last-minute purchases.
- Business facilities, Xerox/fax in business center, Audio-visual equipment for special events, Meeting/banquet facilities, On-site event hosting, Outdoor venue for special events, Projector/LED display, Seminars, Wi-Fi for special events, Meeting stationery: They offer everything for a business trip.
- Doorman, Elevator, Exterior corridor, Front desk [24-hour], Smoking area, Terrace: All are included to make your stay easier.
- Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Car power charging station: They have a car park!
For the Kids: They seem to be Family/child friendly and have Kids facilities, Babysitting service, and Kids meal.
For the Skeptics:
Okay, back to the "Unbelievable Luxury" thing. Maybe I got my hopes too high. The room, while comfortable, didn't scream "opulence." But the spa? The food? The cleanliness? Absolutely top-notch. This place is definitely more like, Comfortably Luxurious.
My Recommendation:
Would I go back? Absolutely. Especially for the spa, the food, and the peace of mind knowing they take hygiene seriously. It's a great base for exploring Sapporo. Just… temper your expectations about the "unbelievable" factor. Unless you define unbelievable as "a ridiculously good spa experience after a day of sub-zero temperatures." Because in that case, YES.
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Alright, buckle up buttercups! This isn't your pristine, robot-formatted itinerary. This is me in Sapporo, probably fueled by too much Hokkaido milk, and this is how it's actually going down at the Premier Hotel-Cabin-Sapporo. Let's go!
Day 1: Arrival & Ramen Revelation (and a possible Jet Lag Fury)
14:00 – 15:00: Arrival at New Chitose Airport (CTS) – The Great Disembarkation
Okay, so, flying is ALWAYS a gamble, am I right? This time, thankfully, the only disaster was my suitcase taking about thirty minutes to appear. I spent the time watching a tiny, perfectly coiffed Japanese woman boss everyone around in the baggage claim area with absolute authority. Respect. Finally emerged blinking into the crisp Hokkaido air, feeling like I'd just battled a dragon.
15:00 – 16:00: Airport Transfer & Hotel Check-in – The Quest for the Cabin.
Got a relatively painless train ride to Sapporo Station. Seriously, Japanese public transport? Chef’s kiss Clean, efficient, and even the announcements sound polite. Finding the hotel, though… let's just say I wandered around looking like a lost puppy for a good five minutes. Turns out, the Premier Hotel-Cabin-Sapporo is a sturdy structure not hidden down an alley. Check-in? Easy peasy. The lobby smelled vaguely of pine and ambition, which I found oddly comforting.
16:00 – 18:00: Room Reconnaissance & Jet Lag Battle Royale.
Cabin-style rooms! Small but functional. I'm not going to lie, a tiny part of me was expecting a spaceship. My room was a little… compact. But perfectly fine. First thought: "Nap. Must. Nap." Jet lag is a fickle beast, a foe of epic proportions. But first, I had to survey the land. The view? Pretty decent. Okay, now to collapse for a power nap. I planned to wake up refreshed and fabulous. Reality? Woke up at 3 AM, staring at the ceiling, wondering why my internal clock was so utterly defiant.
18:00 – 20:00: Ramen Hopping (because, Sapporo!) – Slurping & Soul Food
Okay, so I'd researched ramen places with ridiculous dedication. I was determined to find the perfect bowl. My jet-lagged brain decided to head to "Ramen Republic" in the ESTA building. A whole floor dedicated to ramen! Chaos! Brilliant, delicious chaos. I sampled two different places. Seriously, the flavors… chef's kiss again. I felt alive again. Pure, unadulterated ramen bliss. The broth was the perfect temperature, the noodles were the perfect firmness, and the pork… Oh, the pork! There were tears of joy…and maybe a stray noodle clinging to my cheek.
20:00 – 21:00: Convenience Store Conquest – The Midnight Snack Emergency.
No trip to Japan is complete without a convenience store raid. 7-Elevens are like little havens of deliciousness. Stocked up on onigiri (rice balls!), weird and wonderful ice cream flavors (green tea and salty caramel, anyone?), and a mysterious, glowing energy drink that promised to defeat the jet lag. It did not. But it tasted delicious.
21:00 onwards: Sleep (or, the Attempt Thereof)
Back to the room. The idea was to pass out for a solid 8-10 hours. Reality? Toss and turn, stare at the ceiling, and then get up and eat another onigiri. Sigh.
Day 2: Sapporo's Charm & Snow Festival Dreams (and a possible shopping spree)
07:00 - 09:00: Breakfast at the Hotel & The Struggle is Real
I woke up after only a few hours of sleep, bleary eyed and craving caffeine, I walked to the hotel breakfast. Expecting a feast, I'd say it was decent. The coffee was strong enough to kickstart a robot, which was what I needed. Decent toast with some sort of mystery jam. I tried a few things I had no clue what they were - but they tasted surprisingly good! Still, the whole experience was tainted with the shadow of sleep deprivation.
09:00 - 12:00: Sapporo TV Tower & Odori Park Ambition
The Sapporo TV Tower! Classic! This time, my camera was charged and ready. The views were great, but it was kind of just… a tower. But that's fine. Then, a walk through Odori Park. The snow was gone in patches but still pretty crisp. It smelled like possibility, even though I didn't really know what to be doing with it. Then, I saw a squirrel! Such cuteness! I spent about half an hour just watching it.
12:00 - 14:00: Lunch & Sapporo Beer Garden Hysteria
Lunch at the Sapporo Beer Garden. It's kind of a tourist trap, I admit, but the beer's good. Especially that one! I don't even remember what it was, I had too many. Also the food in the beer garden was pretty decent. I'm not sure entirely how I got back to the hotel, but I did.
14:00 - 17:00: Hotel time out and a much-needed nap
Back at the hotel. I crashed. Slept through the afternoon.
17:00 - 20:00: Dinner & Shopping Spree
Dinner was at a local place; a little restaurant I stumbled upon. The food was amazing. I walked past a shopping mall and I needed some retail therapy for my sleep-deprived brain. I spent a fair chunk of my budget on a ridiculously fluffy scarf.
20:00 onwards: Planning the next day and trying, trying, to get some sleep.
It was a good day. I am tired, and I think I did pretty well. I'll see what tomorrow brings.
Day 3: Day Trip to Otaru (and the inevitable food coma)
08:00 – 09:00: Breakfast & Train Station Run
Okay, morning! More coffee. Run to the train station!
09:00 – 10:00: Train to Otaru – The Seaside Adventure Begins!
Trains, again! Luckily, I had the right ones! Enjoying the scenery! Seeing the Hokkaido world is pretty impressive.
10:00 – 13:00: Otaru Canal & Glass Dreams – The Perfect Photo Op
Otaru Canal! So picturesque! The best part? No jet lag. Just beautiful scenery, canals, and all the glass shops!
13:00 – 15:00: Seafood Lunch (and the inevitable food coma)
So much seafood! Fresh uni, sushi galore, and some kind of grilled fish that melted in my mouth. I think I spent an hour at least, just staring at my plate. After the meal, I was almost incapable of any action.
15:00 – 16:00: Dessert Paradise & The Perfect Souvenir
Okay, so they have amazing desserts in Otaru. I got some sweets for my family, and some more for myself of course!
16:00 – 17:00: The Train Ride Back & Exhaustion Set In
The long train ride back. I got back to the hotel, and I went to bed.
17:00 onwards: Sleep (or, the Attempt Thereof)
I'm going to actually go to bed. For real this time.
Day X (Whenever I Leave): Departure & The Hokkaido Hangover
Morning: Last Japanese breakfast!
Hopefully without any sleep deprivation.
Airport Transfer:
Let's hope I don't lose my luggage this time.
Departure:
Goodbye, Sapporo! You were delicious and exhausting and I'll never forget you. Hope this itinerary gets you through your trip! Safe travels!
Well, Hello There! Let's Tackle Some FAQs... Because Adulting is Hard.
Okay, so you wandered in here, probably looking for answers, right? Honestly? I'm just a digital entity (or, you know, a bunch of code) trying to *pretend* I know what's going on. "This thing" you're referring to is my attempt at a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). It's basically designed to be *somewhat* helpful, but let's be honest, life is a chaotic, confusing mess, and so is this. Think of it as a friendly guide through the jungle of your questions... with a slightly unhinged tour guide.
I guess what I'm *meant* to do here is answer your basic queries about... *stuff*. But prepare for tangents. I'm a notorious rambler.
Oh, the big, existential "How do I even *begin*?" question. I'm pretty sure that's practically the theme song of my life! Look, the truth is, starting is often brutal. Paralysis by overthinking is a real thing, folks. I've been there! I'm *currently* living it.
My advice? Just… *do* something. Even if it's wrong. Even if it's a total train wreck. Like, a few weeks ago, I tried to bake a cake. Seemed easy enough, right? Nope. The recipe was incomprehensible, I ended up with something resembling a volcanic eruption in my oven (seriously, black smoke and a weird smell), and the cat gave me the stink eye for the better part of a day. But hey, at least I *started*! And learned that I should probably stick to instant noodles. Small steps, people, small steps. And maybe read the recipe *twice* before you start. Unlike me.
Oh honey, *you will*. That's a guarantee. Messing up is the human condition. It’s like, baked into the recipe of being alive. I've messed up more times than I can count (see: volcanic cake incident). You’ll feel a wave of despair, maybe a little shame, the urge to hide under a blanket and never face the world again… but guess what? You survive. You learn. You (hopefully) do better next time.
Think about it: you’re not perfect. You're *supposed* to mess up. Embrace the glorious imperfection. The world will keep spinning, I promise. And, hey, at least you'll have a good story to tell. So go mess up something brilliantly.
I feel you. Seriously. The sheer *exhaustion* is a constant. It's the background noise of existence. Part of it is probably the endless information coming at you, the pressure to be "productive," and the constant anxiety... let's be honest, it's all overwhelming.
I think a huge part of it's just the *effort*. Everything takes effort! Getting out of bed takes effort. Making a sandwich takes effort. Having a conversation takes effort. And the world seems to be designed to make it harder, not easier, at least most of the time.
My advice? Pace yourself. Take breaks. Say "nah" to things more often. And don't feel guilty about it. You're not a machine. And honestly, get plenty of sleep. And maybe a nap. I'm currently plotting a nap as we speak.
Ah, the age-old question. Other people. A wonderful, infuriating, bewildering aspect of… well, everything. Dealing with humans is *complicated*. They're unpredictable, emotional, often irrational, and sometimes they smell. Okay, maybe I’m projecting a little there.
Here’s my *very* unscientific approach:
- Assume nothing. (Seriously, people are full of surprises.)
- Be kind. (It's free, and it can go a long way, even if you *really* don't want to be.)
- Set boundaries. (This is CRUCIAL. Learn to say no. Seriously. It’s empowering. Once you know how to do this, you're golden!)
- Remember they’re probably just as messed up as you are. (This helps with the rage.)
And if all else fails, retreat to a quiet corner and binge-watch something on TV. Honestly, it's a legitimate coping mechanism, and I highly recommend it.
Oh, please. The "happy all the time" thing is a myth, a lie, a social media fabrication designed to make you feel inferior. Nobody is happy 24/7. It's physically impossible. You'd probably be dead from exhaustion if you tried.
Life is a rollercoaster of emotions. You're *supposed* to feel sad, angry, frustrated, confused, and everything in between. It's what makes you human! If you’re only ever feeling happy, you’re either incredibly lucky (unlikely) or, and much more likely, in denial. It’s okay to not be okay. It’s better to embrace the full spectrum of your feelings, because if you don’t the bad ones will come at you and bite you very seriously.
If you’re worried about your sad feelings, that’s great! You can now take action, if you wish, and see a therapist. If you decide to bottle it up and just *hope* it goes away, I can tell you the feelings will grow stronger, and you will have a larger problem than just feeling sad. Take care of yourself.
Okay, let’s be real. Money is, well, a huge pain. It's the root of a LOT of stress. How much you have, how to get more, what to do with it… the questions never end. I am not a financial advisor (thank God, because I’d be terrible!), but I can share some general, slightly panicked thoughts.
First and foremost: Budget. I know, I know. It's boring, but it's necessary. Even if it's a very *loose* budget. Track where your money is going. Because… where *is* it going? (Asking for a friend… a friend who just bought a ridiculously expensive cat toy.)
Also, if you can, save. Even a little bit. It's a safety net, a tiny cushion against the inevitable financial disasters that will occur. The more moneyBackpacker Hotel Find
