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Reviews of Matsuzakaya Honten 4 stars

250-0523 Kanagawa, Hakone, Ashinoyu 57, Japan

#2 of 138 hotels in Hakone

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 252 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    10
    I love every minute in the hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Room with Tatami Area and Open-Air Bath B
    • Stayed 1 night

    NIL. Everything is perfect.

    The meals were exceptional in this Ryokan. However what made my day was the attention to details of the staff in the hotel. The staff noticed that my sister's birthday was approaching and prepared a little gift for my sister - during meal service and check-out. The level of service went beyond the bar of any other hotel I have stayed, thank you for making our stay exceptional! I would love to return in future and visit this hotel again. Well done hotel staff!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful traditional ryokan which you shouldn't miss!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Room with Tatami Area and Open-Air Bath A
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is absolutely stunning! The said the place goes way back as 1662 but it still has this beautiful traditional look to it while kind of looking modern even. The staff in the facility were also extremely friendly and helpful, and what's more they knew english very well! For our stay we had a japanese suite and in my opinion even though it cost a little bit more, the onsen bath outside and the meals which were included to the price made it definitely worth it! And the room was also very beautiful traditional japanese style. And you have a free open service bar in the facility whenever you want to drink coffee, tea, beer etc. We booked this place for 2 nights so that we could relax a little at the end of our trip, and it was so worth it! I can not recommend this place enough if you want to experience a traditional ryokan with amazing food and onsen!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    Very special and unique experience. I would highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Room with Tatami Area and Open-Air Bath A
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    The whole experience was exceptional.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Room with Tatami Area and Open-Air Bath B
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can’t imagine how they could improve. Everything was top notch. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing step back in time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Room with Tatami Area and Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to comment on here!

    Beautiful, old-school style Japanese onsen. We opted for a room with a private onsen and we were staggered at how large the room was (on two levels). The private onsen bath with the garden was simply stunning. The food at dinner was also perfect, as was the breakfast the next day. Loved the Yukata service too. The staff were very attentive. The free drinks area also great. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Wow Amazing hotel The room with the onsen is great And also dinner is one of a kind

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Once in a lifetime experience that is completely worth it! I had the best sleep of my life!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Premium Room with Tatami Area and Open-Air Bath B
    • Stayed 1 night

    Traveling here by bus was a nightmare. It was really packed so our group had to stand the entire time and it takes over an hour from the main station in Hakone. You won't have to worry about missing this place since the bus will call out which onsen resort is at each stop. It's a little isolated so make sure you bring some snacks since there is nothing nearby and they don't provide many snacks. I saw many locals come prepared and carrying a bag of snacks. I wish they had milk as an option for drinks!

    I loved how well-kept the building was considering how old and historical it was. I loved the staff because they make you feel very welcome and it's very hospitable. They do speak English and do a great job communicating with our group on how to use the onsen and going through our dinner and breakfast meal. When you approach the location, there are people outside the building who assist to help you find your way. We had a private onsen and it was fantastic for those who may have tattoos or are a little nervous about getting naked in front of strangers! I bravely tried the large public onsen that was available which was great because you can really spread out and the changing area is so nice. They provide so many nice toiletries for you to wash up before getting in. The private onsen is scorching hot in compared to the public so make sure you take your time and add plenty of the cold water. I love how your muscles and skin feel afterward. The scenery around the area was beautiful and peaceful. You get to relax and detach by having a drink and looking out into the garden area. Our group's favorite thing in our room was the kotatsu. We went during April and boy was it cold up in the mountains. Hanging around the kotatsu was so cozy and we would lay down and play games. There are unlimited drinks there such as alcohol, juice, tea, etc. I loved the small game room they had that allowed guest to try traditional Japanese games. The meals are fresh and delicious! You also get to choose a yukata to roam around the area, which is super cute and fun to take pictures in. I can't believe this is considered 3 stars! They deserve so much more!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    10
    Great premium experience for westerners wanting eastern tradition
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Room with Tatami Area and Open-Air Bath B
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not on main transportation line, requires some planning and connections. Taxi from JR train station was 10000 yen.

    Traditional food was exceptional. Accommodated some western elements in certain rooms and dining tables. In-processing was delightful. Public areas were beautiful and interesting. Room with private hot springs bath for those uncomfortable with public nudity. Bus stop for nearby attractions.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    onsen, included drinks, food

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Traditional Japanese ryokan at its best.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Great location and outstanding customer service.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Best Hotel we stayed at in Japan
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    If you are taking the bus to get here, hire a luggage courier service! It was a bit of a trek to get to, but so worth it once we did.

    This is a beautiful, traditional hotel. The property is nicely maintained and very clean. They have complimentary drinks during the day and evening. We had the dinner and breakfast at the hotel, both of which were delicious. I appreciated they explained each dish and provided a printed brochure to learn more about traditional Japanese cuisine. We chose a room with more Western style beds and they were very comfortable. We had an onsen in our room, so we didn't check out the public and private onsen for reservation in the hotel. The onsen in our room was great and had a window you could slide open to watch the hills and birds outside. Great customer service and friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Nice but pricey. If you can afford it, it is well worth it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Tatami Area C
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room we booked we believed we were being served dinner and breakfast in our room, however the meals were actually served in the public area, which was fine, but not what we expected from booking the photos. It is a lot to spend per night, however it was worth experiencing. It is hard to get to via transport, so I recommend to hire a car for the day. We did it and we are very thankful we thought ahead.

    The dinner was the highlight for me. It was everything I could have imagined. The onsen was also nice. Opened at 6am so I could enjoy 1 onsen at night and 1 in the morning before we finished our 1 night stay. The room was spacious ofcourse.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Amazing experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Tatami Area C
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The traditional meals, the amazing staff, the private onsen

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Phenomenal hotel, great staff great experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Outstanding tradition Japanese Honten with wonderful restaurant and Onsens

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Total relaxation in a historical ryokan with great customer service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Tatami Area A
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing- everything was perfect

    Food, customer service and facilities (private onsen)

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Excellent stay, we had a private open air bath and it was a very relaxing two night stay for a couple.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Room with Tatami Area and Open-Air Bath B
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet and well maintained historical site. The staff was exceptional. The room was very clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    a beautiful dream
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Room with Tatami Area and Open-Air Bath A
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - the lovely staff - the private onsen - the overall atmosphere - the beautiful room - the biggest bed ever

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Amazing experience, especially the meals and onsen
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Tatami Area C
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I didn’t like

    Authentic

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room with Tatami Area and Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little bit cold, but they have additional heating

    Traditional hotel style and service Breakfast Massage Onsone

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful traditional Japanese accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a beautiful traditional style accommodation. The staff were friendly and respectful. It was amazing having our own onsen. The food was delicious. We felt very spoiled.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    It was a perfect stay. We will come back and stay longer next time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Tatami Area A
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room design and dinner / breakfast services

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Absolutely amazing. Beyond expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to mention, everything was great

    The private onsen was fantastic. We could regulate temperature and it was very big, overlooking the inner garden. Kaiseki meals were out of this world and such a great food experience. Staff were welcoming and very kind to us. We were treated like royalties and this was an absolute highlight of our honeymoon. Thank you!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room with Tatami Area and Open-Air Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The most hospitable staff of any hotel I've ever been to. The room was surprisingly large and beautiful. We stayed in a room with the open aire bath. Everything about the stay was really peaceful. I wish we had another day. Dinner and breakfast exceeded my expectations. My partner told the staff about his selfish allergy, and they made adjustments to the menu for him.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Room with Tatami Area and Open-Air Bath A
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are a lot of stairs to get anywhere.

    The staff were great and very helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

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