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Reviews of Suiun 4 stars

250-0408 Kanagawa, Hakone, Gora 1300-61, Japan

#23 of 136 hotels in Hakone

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 89 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Tatami Area and Open Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Private in-room hotspring bath, with so many free amenities, drinks and snacks to make your stay indulgent. My parents loved the onsen baths, which they said helped relax their muscle aches and joint pains. For the Kaiseki dinner a few members of our family couldn't eat raw seafood and they accommodated our needs. Breakfast was both Japanese or Western style. Both meals were very filling. Wish we could stay for longer!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Simply beautiful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Tatami Area with Open Air Bath and Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the private onsens and the outdoor bath. The japanese breakfast was interesting and tasty!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    Suiun is a phenomenal Ryokan to stay at in Hakone. I would highly recommend it to everyone!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Tatami Area with Open Air Bath and Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It is challenging with the English language barrier. Make sure to opt for housekeeping so the staff comes in to tidy your room. The options were to clean your room or no cleaning at all with only leaving new linen at the door. This might help clarify any confusion that may arise. I misunderstood the question, and I thought they would be changing all the linen, so I actually wanted housekeeping to come in to tidy, not to change all the bed linen, but I accidentally opted for no housekeeping.

    I loved staying at Suiun. The staff was attentive, and you felt like royalty when you were there. From the moment you entered the parking lot to leaving at the end of your stay, the staff was so attentive. Not only did they stand in the rain to greet us and hand us an umbrella and shelter us from the rain, but they also helped with our luggage and gave us tea and sweets on arrival while they helped us check-in. The stay was phenomenal. The staff answered your questions to the best of their ability. They always greeted you with a smile and ensured to help you in any way they could to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. They tried their best to speak English, and everything was excellent besides a misunderstanding regarding housekeeping on my part (I told them not to clean my room because I misunderstood the question - opt for housekeeping so they come in and tidy your room). The food was very delicious. I loved the variety of flavours they offered, It was also greatly appreciated that each meal was different daily. They also ensured that an English meal menu was provided with English instructions on how to cook each dish. They also have snacks and unlimited drinks that you can enjoy, as well as ramen from 2200-2230 each night. The room itself was spacious and clean, and the private in-room open-air bath was spacious enough to comfortably fit two adults. I also loved the 3 private hot springs they offered in their facility. You never felt crowded or rushed at all. I could not have asked for a better Ryokan during our stay in Hakone. Thank you for your hospitality and care, Suiun staff!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Tatami Area with Open Air Bath and Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a nice room with a great private bath. Everyone was nice and friendly. We didn’t do the all inclusive meals and I really wish I had! The one dinner we had there was exceptional and the all inclusive price would have been a steal.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Tatami Area with Open Air Bath and Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kaiseki dinner was quite tricky for me as I have some eating restrictions (no beans, no tofu). I would also appreciate to be able to choose meals each and every day. The way from the train station to the hotel is very steep which was challenging as we had four pieces of luggage. Upon check-out the hotel offered us a cab free of change which was very helpful.

    Our apartment was really spacious and had a beautiful Japanese decor. The stay in this hotel gave us a chance to truely dive into Japanese tradition. It is a shoe-free hotel and there are many yukatas you can rent there for free. Do try them out! Soaking in a private outdoor bath in our apartment looking at the starry night was memorable. The view from the balcony was also great as it overlooked the garden and mountains. The staff was helpful and attentive. There was more than enough food for breakfast and dinner.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Gorgeous and relaxing stay! Hot baths, scenic views, great amenities!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Tatami Area with Open Air Bath and Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can be difficult to get to when navigating the busses and the hills are steep.

    Atmosphere, food, wonderful relaxation.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Tatami Area with Open Air Bath and Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The onsen was great, the staff were amazing and the location made it easy to explore the area.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Nice peaceful get away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Tatami Area with Open Air Bath and Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The private group baths are a little warned down. Needs a little maintenance.

    Very peaceful and relaxing. Just what was needed after being in Osaka.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Tatami Area with Open Air Bath and Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    wifi was a bit slow in the break room.

    Staffs were very nice and helpful. Great location. We really enjoyed the elaborated dinner experiences, the in-room and private onsens. We definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent and very memorable stay, will stay again in the future.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Tatami Area with Open Air Bath and Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    None.

    Breakfast was superb and full of variety. Attention to service was excellent. Special thanks to Shaun-san, Mariko-san and Saijyu-san for your attentive services during our stay, and also to Tsuji-san for your help in the reservations and answering all our queries during booking time.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    The whole stay was beyond my expectation. Staff was polite and wondeful. Breakfast and Dinner (Japanese style) was excep
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Tatami Area and Open Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Clean and comfortable. Free beer and whiskey, night supper (soba).

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Japanese feeling
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Tatami Area and Open Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The western breakfast

    The ambiance

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    This place was exceptional I wish I stayed for more than a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Tatami Area with Open Air Bath and Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to keep locking the door but it was fine

    The amazing private rooms and facilities

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Tatami Area with Open Air Bath and Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The place is fabulous, so relaxing

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Tatami Area with Open Air Bath and Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We chose the „western breakfast“. Many parts of it were not really western (e. g. chicken salad, shrimps, clam chowder, fish, pasta, ratatouille, dessert). Even though it‘s nice to have a big choice, it‘s unfortunate to see the food waste. It would be nicer to select what you‘d really like to have for breakfast and what not. However, the food was really good.

    Very friendly staff, they explained everything very detailed. Nice private and public onsen. The hotel is very easy to reach from Gora station. Everything was clean and there were rooms where we could take water, beer and some little snacks for free.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    I felt like my stay at suiun has been the best embodiment of the Japanese hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Tatami Area with Open Air Bath and Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Ramen bar timing was quite late into the night. It was a little hard to look for food options around the hotel as many stores close their shop early. But nonetheless, the hotel has a dinner service and free ramen bar service. Didn't like that the onsen water inside the room was too hot. It took quite a bit of time for the water to cool down.

    Liked the additional dinner. The course meal was really delicious! Before my stay, the staff replied quickly to my queries over Booking.com. During our stay, the concierge staff has been attentive and polite. I felt like my stay at suiun has been the best embodiment of the Japanese hospitality. I was surprised that it was easy to enter the private onsen bath, and it was really easy to use the onsen bath inside the hotel room. Also enjoyed the late night Ramen supper!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Great stay in Gora
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Tatami Area and Open Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very little english spoken .We didnt book half board but were told we didnt need to book dinner. Come 8pm and we go for dinner, they didnt have any space and any restaurant in town (not many) have last order at 8.30pm. The hotel didnt give any recommendation either nor helped us find a restaurant. So by the time they told us there was no space for dinner at the hotel restaurant and by the time we went outside…everything was closed. Bottom line: no matter what they say , book dinner.

    Very cute and clean traditional hotel. Onsen is amazing with private & public ones as well as one in your room! It’s a fantastic local experience. Very comfortable and spacious rooms. Very close to the train station (although up a short but very steep road).

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Impressive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Tatami Area with Open Air Bath and Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None so far, everything was perfect.

    It is a Classical Japanese hotel with private spa. The breakfast is quite amazing for its taste and variety. I would stay with them absolutely when next time I travel to Hakone.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Tatami Area and Open Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Enjoyed the nice beakfast (you can choose between Japanese and Western styled breakfast). The room is great, with onsen-like bath. Staff is very profesional, rooms are realy clean. I used private en public onsen on site, both were great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Tatami Area with Open Air Bath and Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The service, the ambiance, and the amenities, especially the hot springs.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Tatami Area and Open Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing accommodation! Free snacks, drinks (including alcohol) and ramen available. The staff were also multilingual and helpful. Extremely comfortable stay and a relaxing experience.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing and enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Tatami Area and Open Air Bath - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The walk from Gora station is quite steep.

    Nice and comfortable room with private onsen; free snacks and drinks. Breakfast and dinner were delicious. Hotel 5min walk from Gora station.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Tatami Area with Open Air Bath and Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing room with a private hot spring water bathtub. Different kinds of private baths are available to the guests without reservation, the common baths are also quite nice. I recommend including the kaiseki dinner in your reservation, it was a great experience.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Tatami Area with Open Air Bath and Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This stay has all the necessary amenities and facilities to wind down and relax. From included snacks and drinks to really nice private baths. It is a good value to relax for a couple of days. I definitely recommend it and will come back.

    Stayed in April 2024

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