Grand Park Otaru

Near immediate access to the JR Otaruchikko Station is a perk for this place; it's roughly a 30 minute transit between it and JR Sapporo Station. You can even make your way there through the indoor shopping center the hotel is connected to from instead of walking on the street outside the hotel if you're worried about the weather (at least from 10 AM to 8 PM). The electrical outlets were plentiful enough (one on the desk and four or so on the wall), but they're limited to 2-prong plugs and maybe limited power-wise by Japan's voltage ranges, so you may require an adapter/transformer for your electronics. The WiFi may also seem to be region locked to Japan, so if you're trying to access non-Japanese sites, you may require using a VPN or something to redirect your traffic. The laundry is an in-house service rather than a DIY coin laundry machine set; not sure if there's a charge for it since I didn't use it or ask about it.

Little far from Otaru tour spot but conveniently connected to Otaru Chikko station through large mall. The mall has super market and various dining options where local people eat(restaurants and food court) Room is more spacious than that of Otaru station or canal area. Ocean view is fantastic. Taxi fare is USD10 from hotel to canal and take 3-4 minutes. Even though hotel is not located in tour spot, it is worth to stay in this hotel considering mall, view, room space, etc.