I received 6 coins for a two-night, three-day stay. It costs 2 coins to use. I received a welcome plate with a cake. I spent the remaining 4 coins on 2 cups of coffee and enjoyed the snow scenery in a trendy lounge playing EDM music. I was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of the cake on the plate, which I had not expected at all!

I stayed at the hotel in May and June 2022 and had breakfast included for 2050 yen, 2445 yen, and 2747 yen in June. Thanks to my favorite Knot, Rakuten Travel, and skyticket, I have been able to book reservations for late June 3-4 times a week. I check every day, and this hotel seems to adjust prices closer to the date (about 2 weeks before) and sometimes they become cheaper. Currently, you can book a stay for late June at 2000 yen with the Sapporo discount on skyticket! (If there are 2 people, it's easy to get 2000 yen per person on weekdays, and for solo travelers, it varies by day). As of now, the available dates for solo travelers at 2000 yen are 6/20, 6/23, 6/29, 6/30, and 7/4. 7/3 is 2500 yen. Payment is by credit card only (including Visa cards). Staying at Knot for 2000 yen is a great deal! I was looking forward to the breakfast. First, you choose a drink from beer, sparkling, or smoothie. When going to work, I choose a smoothie, but on days off, I tried the sparkling! You can also choose from 3 kinds of rare delicacies or fruit & yogurt. You serve yourself rice, bread, miso soup, and drinks. The croissant (probably freshly baked) was brought to me. I love scallops, so I was happy to eat them in the morning. The egg dish was scrambled in May, but it was poached in June. Mashed potatoes were also served on the side and they were delicious. I liked this breakfast much better than the previous one. Even if you stay without breakfast, you can add it for 1650 yen (I think you can use the Smile coupon, but I'm not sure). Please try it at least once!

This hotel is located a little south of the western side of Tanukikoji 3-chome (across from 4-chome) arcade, just a short distance down from the arcade exit (formerly Chishuan, now Doutor). The building on the first floor houses the new "Chishuan Main Store". I learned about this hotel from a review by "mjjeje126" on MyRebi. Thank you for the wonderful information! I had been curious about this hotel for a while, but never had the opportunity to visit... The breakfast set is actually quite appealing, but this time I opted for the room-only plan with a discount called "Doumin Waribiki". If I have the chance in the future, I would like to stay with breakfast included. This time, I booked the cheapest room for one person, but was upgraded for free to a room with a double bed for two people. Guests receive 3 coins to use in the lounge from 4 pm. As a basic offering, a dessert plate is provided for 2 coins (this is a must). This comes with unlimited steamed potatoes and popcorn. Herb water is available for free, but other drinks cost 2 coins each (alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are the same price). I ordered a Cassis Orange. With one coin left, it's not enough. You can purchase 5 coins for 1000 yen. Nuts, salami, cheese, and other snacks are available for 2 coins each. Coins can be used at a later date, even if you don't stay overnight, so it's a good idea to save them for future use if you have any left. You can also use "Sapporo Waribiki" or "Doumin Waribiki" coupons to purchase coins, so if you're wondering what to do with extra coupons, it's a good idea to buy more coins. The steamed potatoes come with cheese sauce and mentaiko butter. The small potatoes themselves are delicious, and I intended to eat lightly at first, but I couldn't stop and ended up eating until I was full. I definitely want to use the lounge even when I'm not staying overnight. The lounge mostly has sofa seating, so you can relax and enjoy your time. Actually, I wasn't given the coins or an explanation about the lounge during check-in. After dropping off my luggage in the room and returning to pick up my stored items, I asked about the coins and found out they had been forgotten. Thanks to the detailed review by mjjeje126, I learned about the coin situation, but if they had been forgotten during check-in, I think regular guests would remain unaware. Close call, close call... A little disappointing thing was that on this day, I was looking forward to watching the NHK BS show "Sekai Neko Aruki" at 8 pm. Since our house still has an old dragonfly-shaped antenna, we can't receive BS channels, so watching BS programs is one of the enjoyments of hotel living. However, when I asked over the phone (there was no phone to call the front desk in the room, so I used my smartphone to make an outside call) why it wasn't showing, I was told, "The TV only receives terrestrial channels." Disappointing. I didn't expect not to be able to watch BS in a new hotel. There are various reasons related to the contract with NHK, I'm sure. Other hotels also seem to not have a BS contract with NHK, as the blacked-out guidance appears on the screen. I really liked the lounge. I will definitely use it again. Thank you for the meal. *There were 2 bottles of mineral water in the room, but one was immediately placed in the refrigerator, so only one is shown in the photo.

I stayed at the hotel in May 2022 and here is my review: I stayed for a total of 6 nights in May at the Knot hotel. It's a very popular hotel, but I found a site where I could book a room for around 2000 yen without meals. I also booked 2 nights with breakfast included for a good deal on Rakuten and Jalan. I love this hotel so much and I wish I could live here! There seems to have been a change in the system since March, where you receive 3 coins for one night stay and can use 2 coins to get a welcome plate at the lounge. The lounge offers free popcorn and potatoes, and you can get flavored water for free or purchase alcohol and soft drinks for 2 coins each. You can also use Smile coupons to purchase 5 coins for 1000 yen. The lounge is open from 4 pm to 11 pm, and it's a great place to have a drink in a stylish atmosphere. I stayed at the hotel during the second half of Golden Week and had a choice of 2 plates, but it seems they now only offer a dessert plate. However, they have added more options for snacks like nuts, pickles, cheese, dried fruits, and ham for 2 coins each. The rooms are comfortable, and I have stayed in various types including twin and queen rooms. I once stayed in a room with a separate toilet and bath. I also like that they provide bath salts since it helps to remove negative energy from the body. I will share more about the breakfast in my next review.

I used "THE KNOT SAPPORO" on this day. The location of the hotel is one block away from the famous Nikka Whisky intersection in Susukino, towards Tanuki Koji. It opened in August 2020, and from the exterior, it looks promising. The lobby and rooms were spacious and very relaxing. Although I couldn't take advantage of the lounge service from 4 pm, I was able to take the provided food boxed up to enjoy the next morning, which was a nice gesture. There is a Seicomart on the first floor, and the hotel is conveniently accessible from the underground passageway. Some points that caught my attention were the surprisingly low quality of amenities like toothbrushes, the lower-than-expected water pressure in the shower despite having a large and fancy showerhead, and the slow elevators. The lobby had comfortable seating, but I felt it was better to relax in the room due to the need to wear masks for extended periods. It would have been better if there were some services in the room to enjoy during these times. Overall, the price was reasonable, and the hospitality of the staff was excellent. Thank you for the great service. Rating: 3.0-4.0

I stayed in November and December 2021. Stayed for 1 night with breakfast included, the price was 1,130 yen in November (from "Rurubu") and 1,400 yen in December (from "Rurubu"). I applied the "Sapporo Winter Discount" which gave me a 5,000 yen discount. The official winter discount plan was too expensive, but I was able to book at a cheaper rate through "Rurubu". I've always wanted to stay at this hotel, so I'm really excited! It's directly connected to Pole Town, so you can take the elevator from the underground shopping area to the front desk. The hotel itself is clean and stylish, and the bed is cute ❤ The breakfast, which has high ratings in reviews, doesn't have that much variety, but it somehow looks luxurious and delicious (laughs). Just having a menu makes it feel high-class. You can choose between "Japanese" and "Western" breakfast. You have to bring your own bread, rice (including white rice), and drinks. The breakfast venue has a stylish atmosphere, I wonder if they have events at night too? There were few people, so we enjoyed our meal at the corner sofa seat with the best view. If I can stay cheaply again, I would definitely want to book this hotel ❤

Train View Restaurant's stunning breakfast.

The location is really convenient. Even if it snows, you can quickly go to the underground shopping area. It's right in the bustling downtown area, but the hotel itself has a calm atmosphere. They gave us a welcome plate, which was stylish. It was just a display of sweets, but when they arrange it nicely like that, it gets you excited and makes you want to take pictures. I was thinking of having seafood bowl at the market for breakfast, but it was too cold and I felt lazy, so I had the hotel breakfast. It was a mix of Japanese and Western with bread and rice, and there were several types of bread, so I ended up eating too much. They had a variety of teas, and I brought some back to drink in my room or put in a stainless bottle as a travel companion. I would love to stay at this hotel again next time.

▪ Upon arrival, a welcome plate (sweets) is provided to hotel guests. Each person receives three special coins at check-in. These coins can be given to the staff at the restaurant or bar to receive the welcome plate. Drinks are not included and there is an extra charge for bringing your own. It took a bit of time to understand the system at first, but once we got the hang of it, it was fine. If you're not a fan of sweets, this plate might be a bit tough to enjoy. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was lively with a DJ playing music at a high volume, and there seemed to be a lot of young people around. ▪ The next morning, breakfast was also served at the same place. The main dishes and sides were the same for everyone, and you could choose between rice or bread buffet-style. I had a set meal with grilled fish, so I'm not sure why they offer bread as an option. Overall, the interior, food, and atmosphere were all stylish and trendy.

Last time, I avoided staying here because the air conditioning was noisy and not great, but I wanted breakfast so I decided to stay again. Surprisingly, they provided a light meal in the evening. It's coin-operated, and for 2 coins you can choose between a dessert plate or a snack plate. They give you 3 coins at check-in, which is a great service. Normally, it costs 5 coins for 1000 yen. Now, onto breakfast. Last time it was Japanese style, but this time they had a mix of Japanese and Western. It's a luxurious breakfast that stands out from others. The food is delicious. I might end up staying here again just for this breakfast.

I visited the restaurant after hearing good reviews about it! They are known for their delicious breakfast, so I decided to stay using the local discount. The room was very cute! It seems perfect for a girls' trip. However, the room I stayed in had a noisy air conditioning or something, which was a bit disappointing. For breakfast, you can choose between Japanese and Western style. I chose Japanese. You have to go to get your rice and drink. Besides white rice, they had plum and hijiki rice. The menu seems to be similar to what others have posted on Instagram. It's mostly unique dishes with a subtle flavor, perfect for the morning. The lunch and cafe menu also look delicious. I would like to visit again.

It was too luxurious! I was amazed by the large amount of potatoes at the buffet.