Hakone Hotel

We had recently spent two relaxing nights at the Hakone Hotel. The two big plus points of this hotel is the spacious guest room and direct views over Lake Ashi and a glimpse of Mount Fuji (if you are lucky). The hotel looked rather quiet during our stay in June. Our room on the third floor is spacious: a comfortable king size bed, a sofa looking over the garden and lake, roomy old style bathroom. One negative about the room is lack of an electrical socket at the Writing Table for charging. I had to use the sockets at the bedside table. We found the meal prices a bit high so we didn’t have breakfast or dinner there. We did had a light lunch on our check in day as the room was not ready. We purchased the Hakone Day Pass which we used for the bus, ferry, cable car ride. It was good value and save us the hassle of looking for coins. The bus stop is just right outside the hotel and it’s one stop from the terminal. If you’re on the H bus and if you missed the stop, no worries, the bus terminal is right next to the hotel. We had breakfast at a very popular bakery cafe at Motohakone, which is I think 4 or 5 stops away. The staff at Hakone Hotel are friendly and helpful. I will recommend Hakone Hotel if you are looking for a comfortable place to stay.

Amazing view from room 307. Could see Mount Fuji when she was visible! Took a boat trip around lake Ashi which is accessible right next door to the hotel. Reception was quick and efficient, breakfast has something for everyone. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash in room. Also provide hair bands, toothbrushes and razors. Highly recommend this hotel.

The view is what makes this hotel special. It's designed so the whole central block and gardens have view of Mt Fuji. Breakfast was fine but could be hotter. Restaurants for evening meals were pricey. Relaxing guest lounge with free coffee. Would stay again for the view and central location in Lake Ashi convenient for buses to Odawara, Hakone-Yumoto and the pirate ship.