Odakyu Hakone Lake HotelvsHakoneji Kaiun
Odakyu Hakone Lake Hotel and Hakoneji Kaiun are both endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Hakoneji Kaiun is the choice of most professionals compared to Odakyu Hakone Lake Hotel. Hakoneji Kaiun scores 74 with approval from 1 publications like Lonely Planet.
Odakyu Hakone Lake Hotel
 Rough Guide
164 Motohakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0522 
From $199/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Concierge
 - Restaurant
 - Smoking Rooms
 - Family Friendly
 
 "In a secluded spot. surrounded by woods above Ashino-ko, this pleasant hostel has tatamo and West em-style dorms, a lounge with a large outdoor deck, a bath filled with onsen water." 
Hakoneji Kaiun
 Lonely Planet
521-4 Yumoto, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0311 
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Laundy Room
 - Restaurant
 - Smoking Rooms
 - Family Friendly
 - Free Parking
 
 "Less than a 10-minute bus ride from Hakone-Yumoto, this sleek resort is nestled amid soaring stands of bamboo, and overlooks the river." Full review