Chuo Sapporo, Japan
Price
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Rated for
Wellness Design LocalOutside the door
The house
JR Hotel GroupThermal sky citadel
High above Sapporo Station, calm interiors and sweeping glass panoramas create a tranquil perch over the city grid.
“I spent several afternoons up to my chin in 108-degree water pumped from 3,300 feet below ground…”
What it’s good at
Notable
Natural thermal onsen baths on the twenty-second floor draw mineral spring water from deep beneath the station.
Listed
Minimalist high-rise guest rooms with expansive picture windows take in views of Ishikari Bay and snowy peaks.
Listed
High-floor restaurants serve seasonal Hokkaido seafood, local crab, and regional produce overlooking the Sapporo city grid.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The property’s design, décor and architecture are minimalist and modern. In typical Japanese style, the size of the guest rooms leans toward the cozy side
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Direct train connections sit right below, while Odori Park and the central shopping arcades are a short walk away.
The rooms
High-floor rooms feature picture windows framing snowy mountains, with corner layouts offering motorized blinds and wide sitting areas.
The spa
Soak slowly.
The 22nd-floor relaxation lounge looks out across Sapporo, set alongside private vanity suites and beauty salons.
The baths
Dark-tiled thermal baths sit high above the station, accompanied by jet pools and a Finnish sauna.
At the table
High-floor tables and curved banquettes look out over the city grid, serving morning buffet spreads and evening cocktails.
How it began
Rising 173 meters directly above the central railway terminus, the property anchors Hokkaido's tallest architectural landmark.
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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.