Hyatt Hotels Corporation has entered into a management agreement with NTT Urban Development Corporation for Hyatt Centric Sapporo. Scheduled to open in 2024, the 216-room hotel will mark a brand debut for Hyatt Centric in Hokkaido, Japan, reinforcing Hyatt's expansion goals in the Asia Pacific region. The hotel will be the third Hyatt Centric property in Japan, following Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo and Hyatt Centric Kanazawa.
Hyatt Centric Sapporo will be the ideal destination for savvy, modern travellers with its prime location in the city's heart. It is situated near Hokkaido's most famous landmarks, including the historic Akarenga-chosha, formerly Hokkaido's government office, and Odori Park, one of Sapporo's most popular attractions hosting Japan's largest snow festival and home to the Sapporo TV Tower. With its central location, the hotel will also be a few minutes from the Odori subway station via an underground walkway and a ten-minute walk from JR Sapporo station.
Sapporo is known for its many attractions and has remained a popular destination for adventurous Japanese locals and international travellers alike. Each winter, the city hosts the famous Sapporo Snow Festival, attracting visitors from around the globe with its stunning transformation of snow sculptures and ice installations, skating rinks, snow hills, Hokkaido-specialty gourmet options, and much more. The city is also the urban gateway to the island's fantastic ski resorts, relaxing hot springs, and beautiful national parks and mountains.
Hyatt Centric Sapporo will be part of a new 26-story building complex currently under construction. The hotel will occupy the structure's upper floors, offering contemporary accommodations with sweeping views, two dining outlets, and multi-functional spaces for banquets and events.
"We are honoured to collaborate with NTT Urban Development Corporation on the first Hyatt Centric hotel in Hokkaido, one of Japan's most fascinating destinations," said Sam Sakamura, Vice president – Japan and Micronesia, Hyatt. "As the third Hyatt Centric hotel in Japan, we continue to expand Hyatt's lifestyle brand presence to better meet the diverse needs of the market and travellers. We look forward to welcoming guests to discover Sapporo's vibrant culture, thriving food scene and Hokkaido's spectacular landscapes."
"We are pleased to bring a Hyatt Centric hotel to Sapporo, especially in such a prime central location near the historical heart and key attractions of the city," added Hiroshi Tsujigami, President and Chief Executive Officer of NTT Urban Development Corporation. "Hokkaido is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan and Sapporo is the heart of Hokkaido, so we are delighted to work with Hyatt to bring Hyatt Centric Sapporo to life and expect it to bring new energy to the city while being the preferred choice for today's modern travellers.
