Odakyu Hotel de Yama

This was my first stay. As expected of a long-established Hotel, the service and meals were flawless. Before check-in, I had a beer in the lounge—the foam and temperature were both perfect. While gazing at Lake Ashi, I ended up having two glasses.One male staff member in charge of the dining venue moved with true professional efficiency and provided outstanding service, which left a strong impression on me. Of course, just as the Reviews said, the food was completely satisfying in both presentation and taste. The Diamond benefit champagne was also delicious.The Room was simple and easy to use, and I had a very comfortable stay. I also really appreciated being assigned a Room close to the large public bath.If I had to mention anything, the window glass in the Room was extremely dirty—I felt it really should be cleaned (though it may be difficult due to staffing shortages). Also, while I appreciated having unlimited towels at the large public bath, they felt somewhat worn—almost like sandpaper… At least for the Room towels, I thought replacing them might be a good idea.There were areas I’d like to see improved, but it was an Accommodation that still made me want to return. I’m sure staying during azalea season would be even more wonderful. Thank you very much for taking such good care of me.

I wanted to relax at Lake Ashi for the first time in a while, so after doing some research, I decided to visit Yama no Hotel, which perfectly matched my recent theme (classical style). I chose a Room with an Onsen bath available at any time and booked a plan with breakfast and dinner, planning to stay in and unwind. Since it was early spring, the weather and the garden flowers were still a bit uncertain, but walks around Lake Ashi felt refreshing, and I thoroughly enjoyed soaking in the ample hot water in my Room. A friend who knows Hakone well had told me the food was excellent, so I looked forward to the French dinner.It had been a while since I’d seen so much cutlery laid out for a proper course meal, so I felt slightly intimidated at first, but everything from the amuse-bouche to dessert was delicious. It’s a wonderful setting, and I’d be happy if I have another chance to return. The Hotel seems to offer multilingual support online, and the historical exhibits were thoughtfully presented; having simple English explanations on-site would make it even better.