Hakone Ashinoko Hanaori

This hotel is a real experience, to enjoy the onsen holidays quite common in Japan. You can get the free hotel shuttle from Odawara, making it very easy to access it. The view from the entrance lounge is magnificent, with the foot bath facing the lake :) We didn't have a room with lake view, we went for the private bathtub on the balcony. In retrospect, I would probably go for the lake view as we ended up booking a private onsen session every day for a small fee. But of course, if you want to enjoy the hot water several times a day, a private bath on your balcony might be worth it. The private onsen is lovely, I highly recommend it. Breakfast and dinner were delicious with lots of options, most of them typical Japanese food. The hotel provided yukatas, slippers, socks, pyjamas, anything you need! The best thing about this hotel is its location: you can walk to the cable car and the pirate boat pier. We started with the cable car, came back down and then crossed with the boat. It was super easy and meant we didn't have to worry about buses to get around. I would definitely stay again, but with different expectations: this is not a place for lots of sightseeing in my opinion, it's a place to take it slow, sleep late, enjoy the hotel facilities, have a little stroll via the boat and the cable car, and enjoy the view of Mount Fuji if you're lucky.

The onsen was amazing! We also had the private onsen on our balcony which was really nice for nighttime. Though it was small we still really enjoyed using it. Loved the buffet breakfast and dinner! It did not change day to day but that didn't bother us as we were only staying for 2 nights, as I assume most people are. Overall excellent value and would recommend this hotel to friends.

Amazing view. Very friendly and helpful staff, Location is good for the cable car and the pirate ship. Buffet is great. It's a spa hotel where you can walk around in the provided yukata/kimono or a comfy pants/top combo of which I forgot the name. It's really cool. The footbath in the front is great. Front rooms have a nice balcony and beautiful views. The hotel is very photogenic.

We booked Deluxe room with tatami area and open air bath on lake side. Room is clean and has enough space for family. Hotel staff help to arrange futon in room during our dinner time. In room open air bath is really good. We also book private onsen 40 mins with additional 3,000 yen. It's clean and well equipped plus bonus for Dyson hair dyrer in private onsen. Location is convenience. Just 3 mins walk from Togendai port. Easy to travel to other area in Hakone & Gotemba outlet (direct highway bus from Togendai port around 40 mins).

- Great views of mountains and lake from lobby - The public onsen was very relaxing, clean and had superb changing rooms. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED over private onsen - Rooms were spacious and clean - Yukata (Japanese robes) and under clothing were provided. We didn't have to use our own clothes for the whole stay - location is superb. At 4 minutes walk there is a cable car and ship station to go to places for views of Mount FUJI - Staff was very helpful - Food selection for breakfast and dinner was great