Red Planet Open in Sapporo

Red Planet Hotels has opened Red Planet Sapporo Susukino South, a new 123-room property located within walking distance of Housui Susukino Station giving business travellers easy access to the Susukino downtown area.

The hotel defines the latest Red Planet Hotels design standards, including free high-speed Wi-Fi, soothing power showers, and custom-made beds with high thread-count linens. In addition, rooms are equipped with both air conditioning and heating, a workstation, an in-room safe, hairdryer, 40-inch flat-screen TV, and a minibar refrigerator with tea and coffee making facilities.

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The innovative and modern lobby of the hotel includes a bank of Apple computers, an “Info Wall” boasting insider information on events and activities in the area, and a “Photo-Me” screen, where guests can take selfies to instantly share on social media.

“The opening of Red Planet Sapporo Susukino South solidifies Red Planet’s position as the largest and fastest-growing Pan-Asian budget hotel company,” says Red Planet’s chief executive officer Tim Hansing. “Red Planet continues to lift budget hotel standards in Japan with its cutting-edge technology and never-ending product innovations.”

Red Planet commenced operations in Japan in 2013 with the opening of Red Planet Tokyo Asakusa and Red Planet Okinawa Naha. Recently, Red Planet has continued its expansion with Red Planet Nagoya Nishiki which opened in October 2017. The group will open an additional hotel in Sapporo’s central district in 2019.

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Red Planet currently owns and operates 30 hotels in four countries, with a focus on comfort, convenience, and style at an affordable price. The tech-savvy budget hotel chain continues to pioneer with its world-class app featuring an “In-Stay Mode”, augmenting guests’ experience by enabling them to chat directly with the hotel’s front desk even before arriving at the hotel.  In addition, guests using the mobile app have access to lists of top local attractions, Uber and Grab services, and discounts at more than 200 restaurants located near Red Planet Hotels.

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