Comfort Hotel Chitose Opens in Hokkaido — The 100th Choice Hotels Brand Property in Japan

Published: June 19, 2026
Comfort Hotel Chitose Opens in Hokkaido — The 100th Choice Hotels Brand Property in Japan

Comfort Hotel Chitose opened on June 15, 2026 in Chitose, Hokkaido. Operated by Greens Co., Ltd. — a company with over 60 years of hotel management experience centered on the global "Comfort Hotel" brand — the opening marks a significant milestone: the 100th Choice Hotels-branded property in Japan.

Located approximately a 6-minute walk from the west exit of JR Chitose Station, the hotel offers excellent access to New Chitose Airport. Sapporo is also reachable by train in about 40 minutes, making the property a convenient base for getting around Hokkaido. The hotel is also well-positioned for access to the industrial parks and logistics hubs scattered throughout Chitose, catering to both business and leisure travelers.

Nearby attractions include Lake Shikotsu, known for its exceptional water clarity; ノーザンホースパーク (Northern Horse Park), where visitors can enjoy horseback riding experiences and horse-drawn carriage tours amid Hokkaido's natural scenery; and Shin-Chitose Motor Land, an outdoor activity facility offering a variety of motorsport experiences.

Guest Rooms

Guest rooms span floors 2 through 12, with 142 rooms in four different types. Highlights include:

  • Art panels made from Hokkaido-grown wood
  • Universal power outlets in every room for international guests
  • The original "Choice Pillow" sleep pillow in every room
  • The "Choice Original 7-Zone Mattress," co-developed with Serta, in every room


Comfort Library Cafe

The Comfort Library Cafe is a complimentary open lounge available to all guests, found in Comfort Hotels across Japan (52 locations nationwide). Amenities include:

  • Free drinks (blended coffee, espresso, American coffee, 5 types of tea, iced tea, and lemon water)
  • Counter seats, box seats, and large communal tables
  • Free Wi-Fi and power outlets throughout
  • Over 300 books curated by a professional book director to enrich your travels
  • Free breakfast buffet
  • Available before check-in and after check-out

Free Breakfast Buffet Featuring Hokkaido's てっぽう汁 (Teppo-jiru)

The free breakfast buffet is served under the theme "Delicious, Hearty, and Balanced Buffet," featuring seasonal smoothies made with fresh vegetables and fruits, rotating daily side dishes, and a variety of other options.

As a local specialty, the hotel serves てっぽう汁 (teppo-jiru) — a hearty miso soup made with Hokkaido-caught flower crab (はなさきがに) stock, a traditional dish of the region.


Hotel Overview

  • Address: 5-12-2 Saiwaicho, Chitose, Hokkaido 066-0063
  • TEL: 0123-27-8411
  • Building: 12 floors above ground, 142 rooms total, all non-smoking
  • Access: Approximately 6-minute walk from the west exit of JR Chitose Station
  • Website: https://www.choice-hotels.jp/hotel/chitose/