250-0408 Kanagawa, Hakone, Gora 1320-179, Japan
#38 of 135 hotels in Hakone
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1043 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 14 May 2024
Angela
United KingdomNothing!
Staff were really helpful and friendly staff. Lovely food, dinner and breakfast. Room was perfect. Perfect location next to station.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Antony
United KingdomI would have preferred a bit more privacy while walking to the onsen, felt like people were looking from the bar as we walked past.
Such an amazing hotel. The staff were so friendly and helpful, the restaurant/food was some of the best food we had in Japan. The room was a great size/ great washing facilities and of course the selling point is the Onsen. Would 100% make a visit again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Ajeet
IndiaThe beds are hard to sleep on, the breakfast and dinner timings are a bit strict.
Very well located with a nice little onsen and convenient for a family with kids due to bunk beds
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Suteenart
ThailandOnsen allows 6 people max and quite full book. There is no booking system so I can’t get a chance to use this facility. Be appreciated if booking with schedule can be arranged.
Room size is quite big. We like restroom. Breakfast is very good, so delicious and nice arranged.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Catlin
United KingdomThe rooms are wonderful, the staff go above and beyond, and the food - both breakfast and dinner- was great. The locations makes most things easy to walk to- would stay again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Graeme
AustraliaThe onsen and attentiveness of staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Sabba
AustraliaNothing.
We were looking for accommodation that is traditional yet equipped with modern facilities. We absolutely loved how spacious our room was with a small balcony overlooking the cable car. The staff were extremely helpful and ensured that the food is catered to our needs - extremely content with the service and the food choices and ambience. Staff have done their duties beyond excellence. Onsen was great and not crowded. My kid loved the room so much that he was reluctant to leave the room. He was thrilled to wear Yukata of his size for the first time. The whole experience left us speechless and extremely grateful to the staff. I highly recommend.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Marek
PolandMy stay was too short
Great onsen, spacious room, fantastic location just nex5 to the station and a ropeway. And very nice food on the top of that!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Yoana
BulgariaThe carpet in the room was a little dirty.
The location is very convenient and the rooms are very spacious, especially in comparison with other accommodations in Japan.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Simone
GermanyFood was quite expensive.
Room was very big. Onsen was nice. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Xavier
FranceNoise coming from the kitchen AC
Very welcoming. Good restaurant. Once available in the hotel.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Brigid
AustraliaNothing!
The staff were amazing! I stayed there on my birthday and the staff went above & beyond to make it special. They gave me chop sticks and chocolate as a gift as well as a free desert with happy birthday written on it. Truely a special stay! The room was comfy & clean with great facilities in an awesome location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Avideh
CanadaBeautiful view from our cozy room with great beds and amenities. Very friendly and accommodating staff. The Onsen was so relaxing and never busy
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Felicity
AustraliaThe carpet and couch in our room were really filthy. They both looked like they should have been replaced years ago.
The location was brilliant and although the hostel was very close to the station, it was very quiet at night. The onsen was much appreciated after a long day of walking. We loved the restaurant - the dinner was amazing and staff very helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Martin
GermanyJust be aware that the dorm doesn't have a bathroom, but the onsen facilities only to wash. But there is a private shower with a curtain for the shy ones.
Great staff, food, onsen, spacious dorm. Location perfect right at the train and cable car station. I definitely would go there again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Daniel
DenmarkEverything was good. The area dont offer to many restaurants/shops in the evening.
A perfect hotel if you want to stay in the Hakone Area (after visiting everything). The hotel is nice and have everyhing you need for one 1 day. There is also a small spa and breakfast is good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Celine
SingaporeLocated near the train station. I liked the contemporary vibe and decor of the place. The onsen was great!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Sonia
United KingdomThe onsen wasn't quite up to the exceptional standard of the rest of the hotel. This is more an observation than a complaint.
An exceptional space tended by caring and exceptional staff, offering outstanding service topped off with exceptional breakfast, that was out of this world! Emblem Flow is more than a hotel but a space that embodies the feeling of a retreat at one with nature and caring for the environment complete with natural care products in each room. Personalised service was provided at every touch point from arriving at the hotel and enquiring about our dietary needs that was heard and delivered to entry to our large and airy room, where we were welcome with a personalised note. Their pre-arrival messages were on-point and more than I have ever received from a hotel. From walking time to the hotel plus list of places to eat and visit, complete with closing times, addressed any lingering questions I might have had about the location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Julia
Germanybed a little bit too hard for me
Very friendly staff, very clean, nice Onsen, big and comfortable room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Masha
IsraelThe only thing that we didn't like was their breakfast. It looked good on the paper but was strange and limited in reality. There is not much selection as it is individually served. The taste of eggs and salad was not good (in our opinion), and we needed to ask and wait for a piece of bread.
We liked our room that was clean, comfortable and big enough for 4 people. It had all the usual Japanese hotel amenities (like slippers and yukata). We also liked the small onsen and communal space and kitchenette available for guests usage on the 3rd floor. The hotel is steps away from Hakone Tozan train Gora station and cable car station, near Gora Park. Lawson store and Open Air Museum is a 10-minute walk or 1 train station away.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Tommy
NorwayRestaurant
Onsen
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Roselle
JapanNothing
The place is very clean. The staffs are very friendly and accomodating.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Bomlee
FranceThe onsen could be cleaner. (I used it firstly at 6:30 am as it just opened) It would be nicer if they have samll size Yukata for kids too :)
It's located right next to Gora station that you need to pass for going up to Owakudani. They have a small, cozy onsen and a nice restaurant. I would stay here again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Luciano
BrazilAn stadard hotel-like-breakfast would have made the experience even better
Very nice to have an onsen inside the hotel
Stayed in April 2024
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