The hotel is very clean and the room is very Japanese (meaning small). But not uncomfortably so for a couple. Yes, the room was clean and the hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was a surprisingly excellent Japanese style buffet (fish, rice, and quail eggs). HOWEVER, unless you don't mind being surrounded on all sides by Love Motels and women-of-the-night, don't stay here. Would I stay again? For the price, yes! Would I be comfortable bringing the kids? No. Finally, while the hotel IS in Sapporo, you'll either have a pretty descent walk or have to take a taxi. You'll see that you're between two major stations, so getting to downtown can be a 15 minute hike. Of course, this is not a problem in the summer. ENJOY!!