Hakone Hotel vs Ryokan Ryuguden
Both are in Hakone, 2.7 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Ryokan★★★★Ashigarashimo County
Hakone Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 3.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
Ryokan★★★★Ashigarashimo County
Ryokan Ryuguden
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 6
The short answer
Pick Ryokan Ryuguden
It leads in 3 of 6 categories. 2.7 km apart.
Choose Hakone Hotel if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a big hotel with more facilities
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Ryokan Ryuguden if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- to walk to the sights
- a spa and wellness
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Hakone Hotel better than Ryokan Ryuguden?
- 11.2 km closer to the beach (1.3 km vs 2.5 km)−1.2 km
- 21.2 km closer to the area centre−1.2 km
- 3More guest reviews (2,139 vs 489), so the rating is more reliable×4.4
- 49 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+9
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2022 vs 2014)+8y
Why is Ryokan Ryuguden better than Hakone Hotel?
- 1Has a spa
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hakone Hotel vs Ryokan Ryuguden: which hotel is better? | Hakone Hotel | Ryokan Ryuguden |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Location | 3.8 | 5.1 +1.3 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | 5.0 +2.5 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | 5.5 +4.5 |
| Beach access | 5.9 +4.2 | 1.7 |
| Public transport | – | 8.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 9.0 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.0 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 2,139 +1,650 | 489 |
| Rank in Hakone | top 37% | top 21% +16% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 3.8 | 5.1 +1.3 |
| Distance to Ashigarashimo County centre | 3.6 km −1.2 km | 4.8 km |
| To the beach | 1.3 km −1.2 km | 2.5 km |
| To public transport | – | 360 m |
| To the airport | 55 km −2.7 km | 57 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 22 +9 | 13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 3 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 48 | 24 |
| Floors | 4 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 +8y | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.7 km apart
Hakone Hotel or Ryokan Ryuguden: common questions
Which is better, Hakone Hotel or Ryokan Ryuguden?
Ryokan Ryuguden leads in 3 of 6 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Hakone Hotel is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Hakone Hotel or Ryokan Ryuguden?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hakone Hotel is closer: 3.6 km from the centre, against 4.8 km for Ryokan Ryuguden.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hakone Hotel is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; Ryokan Ryuguden is 2.5 km.
How far apart are Hakone Hotel and Ryokan Ryuguden?
The two hotels are 2.7 km apart in a straight line.
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