The Prince Hakone
Hakone, Japan
The Prince Hakone
144 Moto-hakone, Hakone-machi, Hakone, Japan
Ranking: The Prince Hakone is ranked 1st out of 132 accommodation options available in Hakone.
Classification: 4 Star Hotel
The hotel is built right on the shores of Lake Ashi, near Mount Kamiyama and Mount Komagatake, in the centre of lush natural surroundings. The grandeur view of Mount Fuji and the nearby forests can be enjoyed. The many historic sites in the area will take you back in time to the Edo Period. It takes about 45 minutes by car from JR Odawara Station by Bullet Train or 30 minutes by car from Hakone-Yumoto Station on the Odakyu Line. There are also several direct buses from Shinjuku, Tokyo to Hakone-en, where is there an amusement park next of this hotel. There are several buses within the Hakone area. This famous resort hotel provides various facilities, such as outdoor hot spring baths, spa treatment rooms, tennis courts and trekking along the shore of Lake Ashi. Hakone-en, one of the key points for sight seeing in Hakone is within same property, as well as an aquarium, a golf course, and a rope-way for mountain, trekking, shopping mall, restaurants and a bus terminal. There is shuttle bus service in this large hotel property for enjoying all facilities including restaurant and amusement spot. On clear days, all guests can enjoy the magnificent view of Mount Fuji over Lake Ashi. It is a quite unique architecture, which two huge cylindrical buildings interconnected by a corridor. It looks like an elegant castle that stands in the deep forest. All rooms are chic and spacious with large windows and balcony where a tables set is placed. Each room is equipped with free Internet access, mini-bar, a compacy disc player, an in-room safety box. Beds are made by SEALY, one of the most famous bed producers in the world. High quality organic cotton linens are provided as sheets, towels bathrobes and night wares. The closet is large enough even for long stay travellers. Bathroom is medium size and in good condition. The wash stand is separated from the bathroom. It is medium size but the well-matched wooden wall and the marbled floor promises a relaxing stay in famous Hakone resorts. There is a French restaurant and Japanese restaurant in this hotel. 130 kms to the airport (narita), 20 km to the nearest station (odawara station), 20 kms to city centre, 35 km to the nearest fair site (pacifico yokohama), 5 minute walk to the nearest bus stop, 80 kms to the airport (haneda).
