Hotel Okada  

Tucked into Hakone's historic district, Hotel Okada is a 4-star ryokan minutes from Gyokuren Shrine and Tamadare Falls. About 6 km from the city center and within easy reach of Odawara Castle, Hakone Open Air Museum and Lake Ashi, it makes for a family-friendly hot-springs escape.

The property offers 117 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators and flat-screen TVs. Rooms feature partially open bathrooms with separate tubs and showers; bathrobes and slippers are provided. Guests often praise the hotel's large public bath and open-air bath for a classic onsen vibe.

Soak in the hot springs—big public baths and an open-air onsen are highlights. The hotel also has indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, a spa with massages, body treatments and facials, plus karaoke, a nightclub, an arcade and gift shops. Practical touches include valet parking and a shared shuttle service (surcharge), elevator access and multilingual staff.

Four meeting rooms and a conference hall support events and small conferences. There's a computer station, complimentary wireless internet, free valet parking and a 24-hour front desk with business services and lobby newspapers.

Dine at the ryokan's restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner, or grab a snack at the on-site coffee shop/café. Sky Lounge serves dinner and two bars/lounges offer drinks and evening vibes.