Merveille Hakone Gora

Check-in can be completed with a QR code sent in advance, the room was spacious, and the bathroom, including the changing area, was clean. The meals were delicious, but the highlight was definitely the herbal bar. I wasn’t particularly health-conscious and thought I might just have coffee instead of using it before my stay. However, after dinner, I noticed that the exit route from the restaurant was different from when entering. As I followed it out of curiosity, I stumbled upon an impressive herbal bar setup! Various fragrant herbs were displayed in jars for sampling and experimenting with different scents. I chose apple cinnamon, chamomile, and coconut to create my own tea bag to enjoy back in my room by adding hot water. In addition to this experience, there were vinegar drinks available in a refrigerator at the large public bath’s changing area; during my visit it was grape vinegar juice which tasted amazing! Even though I forgot hair oil during this trip, using their ReFa hair dryer left my hair smoother than usual. The only downside was that I couldn’t fully understand some of the explanations about dishes provided by international staff during meals—so I'll give 4 stars—but overall it was such a great experience that I'd love to stay again!

Located next to Hakone Gora Park, this is my third stay due to its excellent location. The Room is clean, and I always look forward to the wide variety of healthy teas available. However, the breakfast has changed from their signature oyakodon to a buffet, which was slightly inconvenient due to poor layout. The staff were kind and helpful.