Fairfield by Marriott Sapporo

The rooms are very small, so I wouldn’t choose one for three or more people, but for one or two it was fine. Despite being on a main road, the windows did a great job keeping noise out. The location was great, within walking distance of the main shopping arcade, Odori Park, Nijo Market, and the lit-up Nikka/Asahi signs. The staff were helpful. They booked a reservation for us that required a Japanese phone number and called other places to check availability. Reaching them through the Marriott app’s messaging feature was easy. Breakfast wasn’t included, though as a Titanium member I could choose one day of breakfast as a welcome gift. The buffet was okay, but probably not worth the full price, and there are better options outside. Bonvoy members can use the complimentary coffee, hot cocoa, and matcha machine on the 2nd floor, which was a nice perk. Overall, a great stay. I’d definitely return to Sapporo.

It’s quiet, clean, and well maintained, just right if you want an easy place to rest. I also liked the free drink. For the easiest route, ignore Google Maps and come through Pole town, take the escalators up to Moyuk, then walk two blocks along Tanukikoji toward the end. You’ll see the Fairfield sign ahead. I’ve used this way many times with luggage, even in heavy snow and on ice.

For the price, it’s a decent place, and the breakfast and coffee shop both seem great. The gym is nice, though it has no squat rack or pull-up bar. There’s no pool or onsen. The location is good, with just a short walk to the covered strip mall. The rooms have a somewhat dated design, but they’re bigger than I expected for Japan. If it weren’t under Marriott, I don’t think I’d stay here.

We had a great stay at Fairfield by Marriott Sapporo. Rooms 911 and 906 were comfortable and well cared for, and the staff were friendly and helpful the whole time. Special thanks to everyone at FIKA Café, especially Judith Cruz Tanaka. She was always smiling, kind, and attentive, which really added to our experience.