Hakone Kowakien Mikawaya Ryokan vs Similar Hotels

Rooms were spacious with some positive remarks, but maintenance issues were noted.

Rooms described as comfortable with great amenities.

Clean and spacious rooms, with many modern renovations noted.

More like a mini-house with a private onsen upstairs.

Multiple mentions of poor cleanliness and maintenance issues highlighted by several guests.

General sentiment indicates clean and comfortable accommodations.

Mixed sentiments mentioned; some rooms noted as clean while others had old showers.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Location received positive remarks, described as excellent and beautiful.

Some reviews noted difficulty reaching the location, impacting the score.

Not particularly close to transport but offered shuttle services which help.

立地、サービス、食事、温泉とどれも満足できる内容です。

Staff was generally described as friendly and helpful, with some service issues related to language and efficiency.

Staff were friendly and accommodating, providing excellent service.

Staff are very friendly and willing to help, providing exceptional service.

The staff welcomed us warmly and made our stay enjoyable.

While some meals were enjoyed, others were criticized heavily.

Most reviews praised the quality of meals, some noted smaller portions.

Food was delicious with large portions; options were noted as limited outside.

Both the kaiseki dinner and breakfast were top-notch.

Private onsen experience was highly praised, though some amenities had issues.

The private onsen was particularly appreciated.

Excellent variety of onsens and additional free treats day-long.

Private onsen in the room was extensive and suitable for families.

Mixed feelings about overall value, some guests felt it wasn't worth the price.

Several reviews mentioned feeling overpriced relative to other options.

Standard quality for this hotel tier with some pricing concerns mentioned.

Though it was expensive, it was an experience worth the price.