2/10 Terrible
Gad
Travelled with family
21 Nov 2025
We stayed at the hotel for two nights. We booked a room with a private onsen on the balcony and a river view. The high price matched the type of room and the hotel, and we expected a pampering experience — but it turned out to be a major disappointment.
Right across the river, directly facing the balcony, there is an active construction site. The noise is terrible, and the view is especially unpleasant and completely lacking any sense of tranquility. Soaking in the private onsen was accompanied by unbearable loud noise — the exact opposite of what you’d want after a day of sightseeing.
We complained at the front desk and learned that the hotel was fully booked. As compensation for the inconvenience, we received a box of cookies. I’m not sure what was more insulting and frustrating - marketing the room as a luxurious onsen experience, or getting cookies as compensation along with the manager’s very sincere apology.
The next morning, at 10:30, just as we were about to leave the room for our day trip, we got a call from the front desk saying a different room had become available. We didn’t want to waste the morning packing and moving, so we declined. Days in Hakone are short, it gets dark early, and every minute counts.
Additionally, there were three of us in the room, and the pull-out sofa was extremely uncomfortable. The mattress felt like something you’d find on a camping trip.
Indigo hotels are considered upscale, with special design and a level above the standard exper
Gad
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025





















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