Knot Sapporo
Urban-rustic lifestyle hotel. Think big-city design with deliberate nods to Hokkaido's wilderness: local cedar, soft stone, après-ski lounge energy, and DJ sets on Saturday nights.
The hotel connects to Pole Town underground shopping mall via the B1 elevator — key during Sapporo winters when temperatures drop well below zero
Why It Matters
One of only a handful of design-forward boutique hotels in central Sapporo that takes the local material culture seriously, picked by Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels. The building's retail tenants — Human Made Sapporo, Senshuan confectionery, Seicomart — make it a genuine local hang, not just a hotel.
The Knot Sapporo opened in August 2020 in the Susukino district, right on Tanukikoji shopping street with direct underground access to Sapporo's subway network. The design concept is 'Modern & Nature' — corridors lined with wallpaper printed with auroras and light waves, guest rooms featuring nanseki soft stone side tables and Donan Japanese cedar walls in the larger categories. It functions as a neighborhood lounge as much as a hotel: the lobby-level LES BOIS is open morning to late night, Human Made Sapporo occupies retail space in the building, and there's a Seicomart convenience store on-site. Rooms are compact by Western standards — the entry-level Standard Queen starts at just 16㎡ — but the design is considered and the location is genuinely excellent.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Deluxe King – Panoramic City View
The top-tier room: 30㎡ with a 200cm king bed, panoramic city views, separate bathroom, and the full cedar wall treatment. This is the room to book if you want to feel the design intent of the hotel fully.
King (W200cm) · 30 sqm
Standard Queen
The entry-level room — small but considered. Nanseki soft stone side tables beside the bed, custom-designed lighting, and an air purifier with humidifier. Bath and toilet are combined unit. Fits two guests.
Queen (W160cm) · 16 sqmStandard Queen – City View (Train Street Side)
Two extra square meters over the base Standard Queen, with a city and tram street view. Same materials and amenity set. Unit bath/toilet.
Queen (W160cm) · 18 sqmStandard Twin – City View (Train Street Side)
The most accessible twin configuration, with a city and tram street view. Two 120cm beds. Unit bath/toilet. Good for two friends or colleagues who want separate beds.
Twin (2 x W120cm) · 20 sqmSuperior Queen – City View
A step up in floor position with a proper city view. Same footprint as the Standard Twin but configured as a queen. Unit bath/toilet.
Queen (W160cm) · 20 sqmSuperior Twin – City View
The best-configured twin in the building — 23㎡ with a separate bathroom (bath and toilet in separate rooms rather than a unit). City view, Donan Japanese cedar wall accents in this category.
Twin (2 x W120cm) · 23 sqmSuperior Twin – City View (Train Street Side)
22㎡ superior twin facing the tram street side of the city. Unit bath/toilet. A solid mid-range option for two guests wanting a twin layout with a lively street view.
Twin (2 x W120cm) · 22 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
NIGO's Tokyo-based streetwear and lifestyle brand Human Made operates a retail store within The Knot Sapporo building. The brand draws on vintage aesthetics and Japanese craftsmanship. Open to hotel guests and the public.
Every Saturday evening, LES BOIS lounge on the 2F hosts DJ music during KNOT Hour (16:00–23:00). Occasional special DJ events are also held, including the 'DIGGIN' THE KNOT' series featuring Tokyo FM DJs. Entry is open to hotel guests and the public.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Available in all rooms and public areas.
Available to rent in all room categories.
Provided in all room categories — notably practical during dry Hokkaido winters.
Hotel elevator goes to B1 for direct sheltered access to Sapporo's underground shopping walkway network — essential in winter.
No parking available at the property.
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