Fujiya HotelvsFuji-Hakone Guest House
Both properties are recommended by writers. Overall, Fuji-Hakone Guest House is preferred by most reviewers compared to Fujiya Hotel. Fuji-Hakone Guest House comes in at #5 in Ito with praise from 2 sources such as Fodor's, Rough Guide.
Fujiya Hotel
 Rough Guide
 Fodor's
359 Miyanoshita, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0404
From $477/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "The plush 1950s-style decor is retro-chic and the rooms are good value, especially from Sunday to Friday, when foreign guests qualify for a cheaper rate." 
 "Built in 1878, this Western-style hotel with modern additions is showing signs of age, but that somehow adds to its charm." Full review
Fuji-Hakone Guest House
 Rough Guide
 Fodor's
912 Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0631
From $43/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Laundy Room
 - Free Parking
 - Multilingual
 - Spa
 
 "This convial guest house. run by the friendly English-speaking Takahashi-san and his family, has tatamt rooms and onsen water pipea into a communal bath." 
 "This small, family-run Japanese inn has simple tatami rooms with the bare essentials." Full review