Overview
JR Inn Chitose is located next to Chitose Station in the Chitose Station Area, making it a convenient option for travelers who want to stay in central Chitose rather than inside the airport terminal. From here, New Chitose Airport and Sapporo are both easy to reach by JR train.
The hotel's main advantage is straightforward transport. JR trains take about 10 minutes to reach the airport, while rapid services reach Sapporo in about 30 minutes, so the location works well for flight nights, rail transfers, and short Hokkaido stopovers.
Rooms
Rooms are compact and business-hotel oriented. Categories include economy single and standard single rooms at 15 square meters, standard twin rooms at 19 square meters, and large twin and universal twin rooms at 31 square meters.
The larger twin rooms offer more space for pairs or small groups, while the single rooms suit solo travelers who want to stay close to the station without paying for an airport-terminal location.
Facilities
Facilities include a second-floor large public bath, a guest lounge, a pillow corner, free Wi-Fi, wired LAN, coin laundry, and free first-come, first-served parking.
The lounge has books, newspapers, magazines, manga, children's picture books, and complimentary coffee and tea. In the first-floor lobby, the pillow corner lets guests choose from about 10 pillow types, a small but welcome JR Inn feature.
Dining
Breakfast is served at Yayoi Ken from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, with five set-meal options and separate adult and child pricing.
The hotel does not have a dinner restaurant. For later meals, guests can use nearby restaurants, and Yayoi Ken is directly accessible from the hotel.
Location and transport
The hotel is next to Chitose Station, not inside New Chitose Airport. That distinction is important: this is a central Chitose stay with quick rail access to the airport, rather than a terminal hotel where guests can walk directly to flight counters.
To reach the airport, take the JR train from Chitose Station to New Chitose Airport Station. The ride takes about 10 minutes, while Sapporo is about 30 minutes away by rapid train.
Why stay here
JR Inn Chitose is a good fit for travelers who want a straightforward hotel by the JR station, with a public bath, breakfast, laundry facilities, and fast airport access by train. It is especially useful when an airport-terminal hotel is unnecessary, or when central Chitose restaurants and station access matter more than sleeping inside the airport.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM, and checkout is until 10:00 AM. Luggage storage is limited to the day of check-in and the day of check-out.