Hotel de Yama, Hakone Lake Side

This was our first trip to Hakone, so we can’t compare this hotel’s location to other areas, but we absolutely loved the peaceful atmosphere here. It’s perfect for anyone looking for quiet, rest, and truly attentive service. Our room with three beds was very spacious, comfortable, and had a beautiful view. We enjoyed early walks by the lake and appreciated the convenience of having both dinner and breakfast on-site. We chose the Japanese dinner, which was presented beautifully, though we probably haven’t fully acquired the taste yet. The French breakfast, however, was excellent; the French toast was the best we’ve had, and the coffee was great as well. We were also lucky to catch a wonderful view of Mt. Fuji. We didn’t use the onsen since it was public-only and we weren’t comfortable with that, but everything else made our stay very enjoyable. We rented a car, which made exploring the area simple, though it seems manageable by public transportation too, since the hotel runs a shuttle every 20 minutes (with an evening cutoff). The hotel is a bit older, but everything was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. Overall, a very relaxing and memorable stay.

I would definitely stay here again when visiting Hakone. Easy and scenic walk along the lakeside from the bus stop or you can take the complimentary shuttle that runs every 20 minutes. The staff both at the front desk and the Japanese restaurant were very helpful and spoke excellent English - we did not try the French restaurant so no review on that. We were checked in very fast and had our luggage held for a few hours after checkout. Food is average, but you can't beat the convenience and the service is top tier. Our room was very spacious and clean with an excellent view for the lake. Unlike most other hotels in Japan, the room had very good soundproofing. Carpeting is dated and a bit worn, but very clean. Yukatas for going to the bath are provided. Make sure to grab a complimentary ice pop after your bath! We had a very peaceful and relaxing stay.

We got a lake view room. It’s beautiful and spacious. Staffs are very friendly and helpful