It is too far away from Hakone, taking about 2 hours each day to travel back and forth though the hotel is near the train station. There is a small restaurant on the ground floor which is close during the dates I stayed there.
Good location – a slight walk, so make sure to pack light. One thing I REALLY appreciated was their acting as an agent for the national delivery service, Yamato Transport (Takkyuubin)!! That was a life saver.
Plus, their regular breakfast buffet was well worth the price – with both Japanese and western style offerings in the spread.