Published date: July 3, 2025
Opening in 2024! A New Hotel at Sapporo Factory
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Experience of the stay
We stayed at the “Hotel Sozai Sapporo M Gallery” through HafH! Located at the site of the former Sapporo Development Bureau Brewery, the new hotel opened in 2024 within the Sapporo Factory. The interior was stylish and luxurious!
【Lounge & Check-in】
The entrance features a black object resembling hops, reminiscent of the old Sapporo brewery. This hotel has a foreign investment aspect, making its interior cool! The concept is "A mansion of the Development Bureau era reborn in the 21st century," creating a sophisticated adult space.
Check-in was accompanied by welcome tea, which was appreciated on a hot day. The lounge, located behind the check-in counter, is a wonderful 70㎡ space and is recommended. There was also a complimentary drink service for a limited time.
We received a surprise gift, an original bath additive from the hotel. It was a bath salt combining hops and wild rose, allowing for a very relaxing experience. Surprises are indeed delightful! It was also nice that we received two bath additives since we were staying as a pair.
【Room】
We reserved a Superior Heritage View Room through HafH! Although it is 29㎡, the unity of the interior made it feel very spacious. The room has a heavy design based on black, conveying a sense of luxury!
The view was right in front of the Sapporo Factory, with the red brick brewery visible, allowing us to enjoy the nighttime lighting.
The bathroom also features a luxurious design with marble and a rain shower, making it possible to enjoy an extraordinary experience. The amenities are from GROWN ALCHEMIST, a popular beauty brand from Australia, providing a nice scent and a spa-like feeling.
I was thrilled to try the latest ReFa dryer, which I had been wanting to test.
The bed is a king size, with a soft mattress, providing two large pillows in a luxurious style. After a bath, I lay down in my bathrobe and felt utterly relaxed!
【Breakfast】
Since we were without meals, we went to buy from a popular bakery near the hotel. The “Boulangerie Coron,” selected as one of Tabelog's top 100 stores, is just a 3-minute walk from the hotel, and I highly recommend it. The rum raisin sandwich was incredibly delicious!
The “Hotel Sozai Sapporo M Gallery” is a new cozy hotel! It has a very nice atmosphere, so it's also recommended for anniversaries.
Experiences during the trip
We booked tickets with JAL and stayed at HafH for our 3-night, 4-day trip to Hokkaido! On the first day, we arrived at night, so we stayed at "Hotel Mystays Sapporo Station North Exit," which is close to the station. On the second day, we stayed at the newly opened "Hotel Sozai Sapporo M Gallery" that opened in 2024, and on the third day, we booked at "Ishikari no Yu Dormy Inn PREMIUM Sapporo" near Susukino through HafH.
After sightseeing that day, we enjoyed limited-edition sweets in the Rokkattei cafe, then relaxed in our lovely room at the hotel. For breakfast, we purchased fresh bread from a nearby bakery and enjoyed it in our hotel room.
After checking out, we took a stroll from Sapporo TV Tower to Odori Park and visited the popular Marumi Coffee Shop.
Here are our recommended spots in Sapporo that we thoroughly enjoyed visiting:
【Rokkattei Sapporo Main Store】
The Rokkattei Sapporo Main Store is a 5-minute walk from the south exit of JR Sapporo Station, and it's popular for selling limited-edition sweets. The cafe on the second floor offers light meals in addition to the limited edition sweets.
We enjoyed the limited edition “Marusei Ice Sandwich,” “Yukikonn Cheese,” and the specialty “Strawberry Juice”! The familiar Marusei Butter Sandwich was delicious even as ice cream! The crispy biscuits were just perfect. I was surprised by the specialty strawberry juice, which has a nostalgic taste like strawberry jam and is likely to become addictive. It was a refreshing juice, perfect for summer.
【Boulangerie Coron】
Since the hotel was without meals, we previously searched for a bakery and bought breakfast. “Boulangerie Coron” is a bakery in Sapporo specializing in 100% Hokkaido wheat bread, and it's repeatedly selected as one of the top 100 restaurants on Tabelog. Surprisingly, the main store is just a 3-minute walk from the hotel.
As for the taste... everything we ate was delicious, and we were moved! The signature Kobore Corn was salty butter flavored, packed with corn and full of Hokkaido flavor. The new Tandori Chicken Sandwich was loaded with summer vegetables, and above all, the bread dough was perfect for meals.
I particularly recommend the “Rum Raisin Sandwich”; the cream melts in your mouth with the aroma of rum! And the lemon tartine, with its fresh lemon that can be eaten peeled as well, was exquisite.
【Sapporo TV Tower】
The symbol of Odori Park, “Sapporo TV Tower,” is about a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Taking the promenade along the Sozai River is easy and recommended. The TV Tower, certified as a registered tangible cultural property in March 2025, is a rare tower in the country with a clock installed due to citizens' voices.
【Odori Park】
You can enter Odori Park right after Sapporo TV Tower, so we took a stroll. When you think of Odori Park, you must think of the “Corn Wagon.” The deliciousness of grilled corn is something you can only find in Hokkaido! We ordered the “Imokibi Set,” which comes with a potato butter. The roasted corn has a crisp char, making it satisfying to eat. The potato butter is hot and fluffy—just the best! It comes with salt and butter in individual packaging, so you can enjoy it to your taste.
There are a few wagons scattered throughout the park, but the one in front of the large fountain has plenty of chairs around, and you can see the TV tower, which is recommended.
Please make sure to visit the “Hotel Sozai Sapporo M Gallery” opened in 2024 through HafH! I hope this story helps with your travels. If you liked it, please support us with a good button!