No. 01
1 hotel
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
One of eight vibes
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
1 hotel
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
1 hotel
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
5 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Fufu Hakone
Suites house private hot spring baths, backed by complimentary Gora Station shuttles.
Gen Hakone
Satellite floor kitchens deliver multi-course seasonal kaiseki meals directly to private guest suites.
Hakone Gora Karaku
Plush Japanese-Western suites with attentive service, an exclusive guest lounge, and refined multi-course seasonal dining.
Sengokuhara Cocon
Just five suites on a quiet estate, served by nightly wood-fire French dinners.
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
