Odakyu Hotel de Yama — Hotel in Hakone

We stayed 2 nights at the hotel de Yama and were pleasantly suprised. Having read reviews we were worried it would be too secluded or difficult to get to as we were used to the hustle and bustle of the Japanese cities however, the quieter location was exactly what we needed.||We took the bus from Hakone station which was about an hour long and then walked to hotel. There is a shuttle bus provided by the hotel once you get to motohakone which I would recommend if you are travelling with lots of luggage. We had ours shipped to the hotel and traveled light. We were greeted by staff who carried our bags in for us and to our room which was a lovely touch. The room was spacious and had a little balcony overlooking the lake and to the right we have a view of Fuji which we wasn’t expecting.|Breakfast was included in our stay and we were given vouchers to use. We used the French resteraunt both mornings which was very posh and had a set menu to choose from. There is a Japanese restaurant but we did not try it. We did not use the restaurants for evening meals either as they closed at 730pm. |You do have to leave your room key at reception if you leave the premises and if you choose not to have your room cleaned you got a drinks voucher to use at the bar which was a nice touch.|The main town is a 10 min walk down the hill where there is access to the pirate ship and the famous tori gate in the water. There are also rope ways across the lake which you can go up for a better view of Fuji. There aren’t many options to eat as everything seems to close early however there is a 7/11 neat by.|All in all although it is more secluded we enjoyed the laid back pace...

Unbelievable location with mt Fuji view from room (to the side)|The hotel itself has some history to it, i believe the original owners uncle was Mitsubishi founder.|Hotel looked a little like it needed restoration, both inside and out.|Rooms had a 1990's vibe to them, heavy carpet and heavy wooden furniture. Not exactly modern. However, there was a mini fridge, wifi was ok, and tea kettle for coffee and tea which was in room.|Our room was nothing special, but if opened window and looked out to the right, we had amazing views of Mt Fuji top and lake and beautiful hotel garden in the front! We didn't actually expect you could see Fuji that well! Amazing sunset over the lake from our room.|Breakfast is either western style or Japanese. We choose Japanese breakfast, which had almost all fish dishes, presented beautifully. You get a set menu with tea.|We probably would have liked the western breakfast better but fun to try.|Breakfast room has view, and maybe dining outside on terrace during summer ?||Hotel had fine onsen with two massage chairs ! Great facilities to shave and bathe properly beforehand.|Onsen bath is divided in men and women and you bathe naked!||Overall, we enjoyed the quiet location (almost entirely isolated hotel) more than the actual hotel, although the onsen facilities were...

Unbelievable location with mt Fuji view from room (to the side)

The hotel itself has some history to it, i believe the original owners uncle was Mitsubishi founder.

Hotel looked a little like it needed restoration, both inside and out. Rooms had a 1990's vibe to them, heavy carpet and heavy wooden furniture. Not exactly modern. However, there was a mini fridge, wifi was ok, and tea kettle for coffee and tea which was in room.

Our room was nothing special, but if opened window and looked out to the right, we had amazing views of Mt Fuji top and lake and beautiful hotel garden in the front! We didn't actually expect you could see Fuji that well! Amazing sunset over the lake from our room.

Breakfast is either western style or Japanese. We choose Japanese breakfast, which had almost all fish dishes, presented beautifully. You get a set menu with tea. We probably would have liked the western breakfast better but fun to try. Breakfast room has view, and maybe dining outside on terrace during summer ?

Hotel had fine onsen with two massage chairs ! Great facilities to shave and bathe properly beforehand. Onsen bath is divided in men and women and

Overall, we enjoyed the quiet location (almost entirely isolated hotel) more than the actual hotel, although the onsen facilities were...