Field Hakone Resort

Not far from the bus stop (we caught a bus from Tokyo to Hakone). In a nice, quiet neighborhood. Very Japanese -- a place for our shoes, they cleaned out luggage wheels in the lobby and carried our luggage up stairs. No elevator. No breakfast offered. There was a nice dining (tatami area) in our room. The electric kettle came in handy. The nice staff member at the front desk gave us an excellent overview of what to do and see. With rain predicted the next day, he advised us to take the rope way and cable car so we caught a bus to the lake. No time to rest.

Field Hakone was just what we were looking for. We wanted to be a little bit away from the hustle and bustle and stay in something Japanese style. The Field Hakone felt integrated with the quiet community and only a 7 minute walk to the bus station. Keep in mind, the accommodations are very simple and if I could suggest anything, it would be better sound proofing as I could hear the neighbors muffled talking and some faint snoring. It wasn’t a major issue but thought I’d mention to set expectations. The staff was beyond amazing and the place so clean. They even wiped off the wheels of our suitcases. When we arrived, they spent ample time helping us understand all the great things to do. During our two night stay, anytime we had a question whether it was which bus stop to go to a destination or where to eat, they were over the top helpful. As an example when we decided to go to the Korean BBQ restaurant (which was excellent), they pulled their car around to drop us a short distance because it was dark and a little rainy. If you are up for a clean, basic accommodation with wonderful service, this is your place!