InterContinental Sapporo, a New Luxury Hotel Opens October 1 in Nakajima Park, Hokkaido

InterContinental Sapporo by IHG Hotels & Resorts (Headquarters: UK, Japan Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo) opens October 1 (Wednesday), 2025.

InterContinental Sapporo is the newest addition to the InterContinental brand, which operates in more than 70 countries and regions around the world. As one of the world’s largest luxury hotel brands, InterContinental has long opened hotels in major cities and resort destinations, offering global travelers exceptional and memorable experiences. In this long-standing tradition, InterContinental Sapporo is the 11th InterContinental property in Japan and the first in Hokkaido.

Guests staying at InterContinental Sapporo can enjoy the brand’s signature concierge service, international sophistication, heartfelt hospitality, and a wealth of culturally enriching experiences.

Benjamin Leitgeb, a native of Germany, began his international hospitality career in 2008 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. After a brief assignment in the Middle East with Grand Hyatt, he moved to Japan and joined Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo. With a strong background in Food & Beverage, Benjamin went on to hold positions at The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka and The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto.

He joined IHG Hotels & Resorts in 2017 and has since held various management roles at InterContinental Osaka, Bangkok, Bali, and Tokyo. In February 2025, Benjamin relocated to Sapporo to lead the pre-opening of InterContinental Sapporo, and he currently oversees both InterContinental Sapporo and Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo.

Comment from Benjamin Leitgeb, Portfolio General Manager of InterContinental Sapporo:
The opening of InterContinental Sapporo marks the arrival of a new style of luxury hospitality in the city. We hope to attract guests who may not have previously considered this unique and vibrant destination, while at the same time becoming an integral part of the local community. Our vision is for the hotel to be a place where residents not only celebrate life’s most special moments, but also find a retreat from the everyday. The entire team is eagerly looking forward to opening our doors and welcoming our very first guests on October 1st.

【Hotel Overview】
InterContinental Sapporo
Address: Minami 10-jo Nishi 1-chome 1-48, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0810, Japan
Number of Rooms: 149 rooms (including 13 suites)
Restaurants & Bars: Dining, bar, and lounge featuring the finest ingredients from Hokkaido
Club InterContinental: An exclusive floor featuring a private lounge on the top floor
Facilities: Indoor heated pool, fitness gym, terrace lounge, boutique

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