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.

This trip was one I had been looking forward to, imagining Hakone as a cool summer retreat. With the typhoon’s influence, the weather was unpredictable—sunny at times, then suddenly rainy… Still, during our stay at the Hotel it remained cloudy enough for a walk, and I was satisfied. The first impression of the Hotel was that the Rooms were arranged along the building’s curved structure, and I was truly moved by how calming it felt no matter where we were. Since it was a family member’s birthday at dinner, we appreciated your kind congratulatory words and could feel the staff’s thoughtful attention to detail. Thanks to you, we had a wonderful time and were very happy. Thank you very much. As for the portion sizes, they were just right for me, and each dish was carefully prepared and delicious. For breakfast we chose the buffet. There was a wide variety—too much to try everything—but I felt it was a little cramped when carrying a plate while choosing dishes. The guest Room was clean and beautifully kept. Mount Fuji would appear and disappear from view from our Room, and we found comfort in Lake Ashi’s quietness and birdsong—it felt very relaxing.