Hakone Hotels with Bars

"The hotel was beautiful, and my dad and I were very happy with our stay. The room was extremely clean. We tried the hot springs on the hotel's top floor and also at the shopping mall across the street, and the ones at the mall were definitely better. We booked the 'one night, two meals' package, and overall it was excellent value for money. Regarding transportation, I didn't research it thoroughly beforehand, but it turns out you can take a bus directly from Odawara, Hakone-Yumoto, and Gora stations, and it's free if you use the Hakone Free Pass. When we arrived, a Chinese ticket agent told us the Odawara bus was very crowded and suggested we take the H line from Hakone-Yumoto. There's also a bus that goes directly to the hotel from the Hakone Open-Air Museum. The hotel's own shuttle bus has a fixed schedule (see image below), and the pickup spot at Gora Station can be a bit tricky to find."

"It's a pretty good guesthouse, or more accurately, a youth hostel, in an old Japanese-style house with wooden floors and tatami mats. Figures 1-8 are all public places. At night, a group of Western young people in kimonos gathered around a fire, drinking and chatting. It was quite interesting to watch, and if you enjoy the atmosphere, you can join in. All rooms have shared bathrooms. We stayed in a double room, which was quite basic, but not inconvenient. There are also bunk beds and dormitories. Since rooms are hard to find in Hakone on weekends, all hotels are fully booked, so the price is acceptable for a night. Although this hotel doesn't have a hot spring, you can find other places nearby. It's next to the Open-Air Museum, with a bus stop right outside. Across the street is Hakone Junior High School, and I could just see a group of students passing by from my window. Hakone is a truly beautiful place, and one of the most unforgettable parts of my trip to Japan!"

"Not bad. I can see they are trying to make this property more known to international guests from different countries. Two dire problems: the food was extremely salty. With the exception of the Teppan dinner, all of the meals we had here had so much sodium content. Also, their food in general is not of high quality and tastes pretty much the same across all dishes. Please make improvements. And another thing I would highly recommend is that the manager lady learn English so that next time I visit this property and have to communicate in English and ask for some help, she doesn’t get sassy or mad at me for requesting another staff member who can speak English. I really needed some help with golf reservations and understandably it is not her business that we had to go golfing the next day. However, I didn’t realize it was such a rude thing to ask for another employee who could understand what I was saying when she couldn’t understand my requests specifically because of her lack of English proficiency. For this property to become popular with international guests, it would be a wholesome idea for the chief manager to learn to speak better English anyways. I guess she knew that she was being rude by hitting the desk because she came up to me and gave me her business card (without my asking and finally in a nice manner) when I merely asked a younger staff member if the angry lady was the manager. She must have known that she was giving me attitudes. When you are in the hospitality business, please don’t forget that guests are there to enjoy their trip—savoring each moment—not to feel uncomfortable or be bothered by staff’s attitudes."

"This ryokan has a very traditional Japanese feel. It's clean, and the hot springs are excellent. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Hakone. It's suitable for couples, families with children, or even larger family groups, and it's definitely worth the money."

"Right by the pirate ship dock, the views are great, though there are quite a few stairs to navigate. However, the hotel facilities are excellent, especially the lounge. It has plenty of seating, hot and cold drinks, board games, and nice views. The hotel lawn even has tripods set up, which is a thoughtful touch. The only downside is that there aren't any recommended restaurants in the immediate vicinity."

"The hotel is a classic Japanese hotel with large rooms. We booked a shared bath, but the room still had a toilet, just not a bathroom. Our breakfast plan included breakfast and dinner, and the breakfast options were Japanese and Western, with minimal difference: the Japanese option came with rice, while the Western option was a pancake-like toast. The dinner was quite large, and the children's meal was the same size as the adult portion. Shoes are not allowed in the hotel; you need to change into slippers in the lobby and leave your shoes at the designated check-in counter. The large public baths also have onsen (hot springs), and they were rarely crowded at night. Restaurants require reservations, so check in early to reserve them."

"🏔️✨【Hakone Indigo Hotel: A Dreamlike Mountain Retreat】 This was my first stay at Hakone Gōra Indigo, and I was truly rejuvenated by the ambiance. The hotel is nestled in a hot spring resort surrounded by mountains; opening the window reveals layers of greenery and distant clouds and mist, as beautiful as a painting. The room design is modern yet elegantly Japanese, and the open-air onsen was fantastic. The spring water was smooth and comforting, instantly washing away a day's fatigue. Breakfast was also incredibly impressive, using fresh local ingredients; you could feel the attention to detail even in the bread and juice. The staff were friendly and attentive, with every greeting feeling warm, making you feel right at home. The overall experience exceeded expectations, and it's worth revisiting, whether you're a couple, a family, or a solo traveler. 💛 The only thing worth mentioning is that the in-room onsen water seemed to be completely diluted; you could even call it a 'fake' onsen. It lacked the typical onsen smell and was essentially just hot water."

"Nice ryokan with modern hotel vibes. Very good that they provided a free shuttle from the hotel to Hakone yumoto station. Note that the shuttle from the station to hotel is only from 2-6pm and the shuttle from hotel to station is only in the morning. But fits the usual check in and check out time. The room was spacious and great. Service was good and kaiseki meals were very delicious. There was also a public onsen which wasn’t crowded especially at night. The rooftop view is nice too"

"When looking for a hotel in Hakone, I valued the hot springs. After all, it was my first time to bring my children here, and I hoped to have a brand new experience. I looked at many hotels on Ctrip, and finally I gritted my teeth and decided on Xianjing, which had an open-air hot spring and tatami-style beds. 1. Address: It takes a long way to get off the tram, but there are many small spots along the way. The scenery on the uphill road is also good, so we walked and stopped and walked quickly. 2. Hotel reception: When checking in, there was a Japanese gentleman who could speak simple English. Because we arrived early, we checked in and stored our luggage first, and asked us about the time to lay the tatami and the breakfast time for the next day. I wanted to book dinner, but was told that it was too late that day. When we returned to the hotel, a Chinese lady greeted us. She was very enthusiastic. Not only did she bring a small toiletries set for my brother, but she also went to the room to introduce the location of the open-air hot spring, the usage time, and the operation of the electrical appliances in the room in detail. 3. Room: The tatami bed is a typical traditional Japanese style. There is a heated table inside, which is also the kind commonly used by Japanese families. It is very comfortable to put your legs inside. Sleeping on the tatami is quite warm and not hard at all. The bathroom and toilet are separated into wet and dry areas, and are clean. The only drawback is that the air conditioning is not powerful. Even if it is turned on to 30 degrees, the room is still cold. I saw another comment before, which also said that it is cold in winter. 4. Soup: There are two types of open-air soup and indoor soup. There is only one open-air soup, which requires men and women to have separate time periods; the indoor soup is for men and women alone and can be used at any time. Both soups are **, typical Japanese style. The open-air soup is not big, the temperature is suitable, and it is very quiet. I originally wanted to go again the next morning, but found that the morning time period is for men, which is not a good combination (because the last time period the night before was also for men). I didn't try the indoor soup, which is a little regretful. 5 Breakfast: Breakfast is in the small restaurant at the door. It is set, one serving per person, with a combination of meat and vegetables. It is quite standard. The children are not used to the cold egg, but everything else is OK 6. Finally, let's talk about the price: 2600+ a night, which is really not cheap. It should be a holiday + I booked the hotel late, so I will feel the pain first, and I must book early in the future."

"1. This hotel feels like a resort. While strolling through the outdoor gardens, I discovered it was built in 1911 by the Mitsubishi Group. No wonder it has that distinctive 'era' feel of Japan's economic development. The front desk service was incredibly warm and helpful. I wasn't sure if the bottled water and coffee/tea bags in the room would be extra charges, but they patiently and thoroughly answered all my questions over the phone. There's a gift shop right next to the reception area with reasonably priced souvenirs and a great selection – I ended up buying a lot! However, due to its age, some of the equipment is a bit finicky (like the bathroom exhaust fan), but it didn't significantly impact our stay. 2. The onsen (hot spring) was decent, and the washing facilities were very convenient. Since it was my first time, I carefully read the instructions before going, but there were still some things I didn't quite grasp, and I ended up needing help from others in the changing room. I suggest the hotel add to their onsen etiquette comic: 'Please bring your own towel from your hotel room to the onsen changing room, and take it back to your room after use.' (The latter point about taking towels back is mentioned on a separate paper in the wardrobe, but the information is a bit scattered across different notes). 3. Breakfast was also very good, and we were lucky enough to see Mount Fuji! Lucky day! Overall, I highly recommend it! My mom and I had a wonderful stay. It would definitely be even more beautiful during autumn leaves or cherry blossom season, but probably more expensive too, haha~"