Published date: February 8, 2025
The 100-point Hotel That My Husband Declared the Best Ever!
Room Type Stayed
Suite Room with private open-air onsen (Room Only)
1 ~ 2 guest(s)
1540 ~
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Experience of the stay
This hotel is a bit beyond my usual budget, so normally I might not have chosen it.
However, for this stay booked through HafH, there was a limited-time offer that included free drinks, available anytime.
Besides soft drinks, they also had a variety of alcoholic beverages including sake, wine, and beer available for unlimited consumption.
They mentioned it's a limited offer until March 31, 2025, so it's uncertain whether it will continue afterwards...
The drinks after soaking in the hot springs are the best, unlike the all-you-can-drink at izakayas.
I would be so happy if this continues.
The room had an open-air bath with natural hot spring water flowing, and there was also an open-air bath in the large public bath, plus a fireplace in the lobby... I felt completely relaxed and my worries just melted away.
It’s not just that the drinks are unlimited; it’s the pleasant service from the staff, the cleanliness of the facilities, and the relaxed atmosphere in Hakone that’s not crowded—all adding up to a perfect score of 100.
It’s not just about being expensive or cheap, or just beautiful.
We wanted a retreat, not sightseeing.
I made the reservation hoping to bring some joy to my husband, who loves to drink and was tired from work... and it turned out to be a fantastic choice!
I’d love to go back just the two of us, but I also want to take some friends and families and gather around the fireplace for a chat.
It was a night filled with spaciousness, starlit skies, and tranquility, and I was truly moved.
You need to be cautious if snow is forecasted.
I brought tire chains just in case before it snowed and ended up not needing them, but I heard it snowed the next day.
Experiences during the trip
We stayed here for a retreat, so we didn't do typical sightseeing—just stopped by a few places we wanted to visit on our way back.
We went straight to the hotel, dropped off our luggage, and then had some kamameshi at a nearby restaurant.
We visited a mugwort dessert shop next door the day before we left, and I was amazed by the tenderness of the mugwort dumplings, which provided a unique texture I had never experienced before.
They even had a space for people with dogs to rest.
There was a soba restaurant of the same chain across the street, which I hope to check out next time.
There's a convenience store nearby that you can reach quickly by car from the hotel.
The scenery of the susuki grass changes beautifully with the seasons, and since there might be a controlled burn happening soon, if you check the city's website before you go, you might be lucky enough to see it.
I saw some photos and they looked quite impressive.
I took a break in a stylish café, enjoying some coffee and a hot dog.
When we casually stopped by Ishigaki Mountain, we found a popular bakery and dessert shop, so we took another break and leisurely made our way to our next accommodation.