The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko

This hotel is beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Ashi. The room was clean and tidy, and the hot springs were lovely. I also really enjoyed the SPA. We had dinner at the hotel, and the Lake Ashi kaiseki dinner was absolutely delicious.

We booked a lake view room, and it was snowing heavily the day we checked in. The view from the window was absolutely stunning, I've never realized how beautiful snowfall could be. The next day, it was clear and sunny, offering a different kind of beauty. We could even see Mount Fuji from our bed just by opening the curtains! This hotel is truly amazing, and the service is excellent. The lady at the front desk who spoke Chinese was incredibly patient. It was truly an unforgettable travel experience!

This hotel offers beautiful scenery and a tranquil environment, a true oasis amidst the bustling city. While transportation isn't the most convenient, the hotel service is excellent. Typically, Hakone hotels provide shuttle service from Hakone-Yumoto Station, but the Prince Hotel also offers pickup from Odawara Station. The hotel runs a shuttle to Hakone's main bus hub, and there's a bus stop right outside, though both have limited operating hours. It's best suited for guests who don't mind walking. It's a half-hour walk from the hotel to the famous Hakone floating torii gate, and another 7-8 minutes from there to the bus stop for ascending Hakone and the cruise ship pier. The scenery along the way is stunning, with lush green mountains, sparkling water, and fresh air.

The views of Lake Ashi are picturesque, the room was clean and tidy, and breakfast was abundant.