Suikokan

If I'm going to spend a fortune per night in Hakone for a room then I wasn't compromising in having to share a bathroom/toilet. I loved that this ryokan is one of the few that has private bathrooms and toilets for all their guests, my main reason I booked this place. The majority of the hotels and ryokans in hakone are shared bathrooms and toilets to some degree. Very charming and traditional Japanese ryokan to stay at. Located in Gora of Hakone, right by Gora park. It is a 15 minutes walk up to the ryokan from gora station. Much like a lot of Hakone, expect a steep walk up a hill to get to it. Wifi access in this part of hakone works, compared to other parts. The staff didn't speak English very well, but were very friendly and accommodating. You should be able to get by enough despite the language barrier. We opted for the breakfast and dinner option included as well as accommodations. The food option is pricey, but well worth it. The portions they give you are big, I didn't leave hungry. The traditional breakfast/dinner set was super delicious and felt cooked with love. I could see the traditional japanese foods might not be appealing to everyone's tastes esp if you're a little more picky or have allergies. Be aware that meal times are at 800-830 & 1800-1830. They will get you a buzz on the telephone if you are up in your room, so don't expect to sleep in if you order the breakfast option. At times, we felt restricted having to be back exactly for meal times, but also relieved. Time seemed to go by so quickly when we were in Hakone, that not having to think about our next meal was a blessing. It takes quite a bit of time to get anywhere in Hakone. The staff will prepare the futons for you around 1830 or when you're downstairs for dinner. I thought they were ok comfortable, but my friend thought it wasn't. Don't expect any beds here.

Cleanliness of the room, there were stains on the walls. It is a more older establishment. The free wifi that you get are x2 15 minute sessions total, allotted once per day.