InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, the world’s first and largest international luxury hotel brand, has expanded its footprint in Japan with the opening of InterContinental Sapporo, bringing a new level of luxury hospitality to Hokkaido’s capital.
Located in the Nakajima Park area, just steps from the lively Susukino entertainment district, the new property is designed to connect guests with the cultural heartbeat of Sapporo. The hotel spans the 9th to 14th floors of the Lilac Square complex, offering 149 guestrooms and 13 suites with sweeping views of the city, Nakajima Park, and the Toyohira River.
The design draws inspiration from the natural beauty of Hokkaido, blending residential-style luxury with local materials and lush greenery. A fireplace lounge and outdoor terrace on level 9 overlook the park, creating an inviting retreat for guests year-round.
Gastronomy Rooted in Hokkaido’s Flavors
The hotel features three distinctive dining concepts:
Sawaka – an omakase-style specialty restaurant, where local and global ingredients are elevated through techniques such as charcoal grilling and low-temperature cooking.
AuBlanc – a casual yet refined all-day bistronomy, offering everything from breakfast buffets to bakery goods and evening fine dining.
Norva Lounge & Bar – a dual-concept retreat with a fire lounge and forest lounge, serving afternoon teas by day and craft cocktails by night.
Leisure & Club InterContinental
Amenities include a 20-metre heated indoor pool with skyline views, a 24-hour fitness centre, and the Club InterContinental Lounge on the top floor, where guests can enjoy private check-in, exclusive breakfasts, evening drinks, and twilight refreshments.
With its opening, InterContinental Sapporo becomes the brand’s 11th hotel in Japan and joins IHG Hotels & Resorts’ growing luxury & lifestyle portfolio, which also includes Six Senses, Kimpton, Vignette Collection, Hotel Indigo, and Regent – set to debut in Japan in 2028.
“InterContinental Sapporo is more than a hotel – it’s a gateway to the rich cultural and natural experiences of Hokkaido,” said the brand in a statement.
