Sapporo, JapanChuo
InterContinental Sapporo by IHG
Elemental skyline tower
Chuo Sapporo, Japan
Opened
2025
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
IHGElemental skyline tower
The hotel gives guests a modern perch over Sapporo, with views stretching down the river corridor and hearths warming the lounge.
What it’s good at
Listed
Interiors reflect seasonal Hokkaido landscapes through indoor water basins and central hearths.
Listed
Top-floor Club InterContinental accommodations include private check-in and complimentary evening champagne service.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The property occupies upper floors with views spanning parkland and the city's river corridor.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Nakajima Park sits directly across the street, and the nightlife of Susukino is a short ride north.
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The rooms
Rooms look out over Nakajima Park and the Toyohira River, while corner suites take in both parkland and city streets.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Cushioned daybeds and warm floor lanterns line the water, which hosts morning yoga and floating sound bath sessions.
The gym
Technogym cardio machines and free weights sit beneath wood-paneled ceilings, open around the clock for workouts.
Norva Lounge & Bar
Norva divides into fire and forest areas, serving afternoon tea by day and craft cocktails beside a fireplace.
At the table
AuBlanc serves French bistro fare beside panoramic windows, and chefs prepare seasonal omakase at Sawaka's timber-slatted counter.
How it began
Nikken Sekkei designed the interiors around Ainu philosophy, dedicating public spaces to the spirits of water, fire, and forest.
Sapporo
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.