The Prince Hakone Lake Ashinoko

Now in my 40s and with my parents in their 70s, I stayed here for a special parent-and-child trip. Unfortunately, it rained, but in the end we had an extremely satisfying stay. The sense of history, the tasteful architecture and furnishings, the staff’s hospitality, the wonderful meals (we dined at Le Trianon for both dinner and breakfast), and the cleanliness of the large public bath—plus the stunning view from the open-air bath—were all outstanding. My parents were truly delighted as well. In particular, Le Trianon’s breakfast course was the best we have ever had on any trip! Each dish—from the egg dishes to the smoothies—was carefully explained to us, making it a memorable experience (I was especially impressed that they used eggs from my hometown).Recently I stayed at newer luxury hotels in Karuizawa and Atami in a similar price range to this Hotel, but this historic Hotel clearly stands apart in terms of service and atmosphere. I hope to return with my family someday. Thank you very much.

We stayed here for a birthday. The fridge was stocked with plenty of drinks,along with snacks and chocolate—it made us very happy.When we arrived and checked in at the front desk, the staff’s explanation of the facilities was very easy to understand.The building felt unnecessarily large, and it was like a maze for us. That was the only downside—everything else was a very satisfying stay. Thank you very much.