I'm planning a trip for 2026, and as part of it, I think I will spend 1 day in Hakone. Initially I wanted a Ryokan experience, but it is a bit pricey for me, so I figured I would settle for a hotel with (public) outdoor bath. Seems to me like Green Plaza is good for me (the pictures of public bath and rooms look nice, the price is decent-ish). I wonder if anyone here has any opinions on it?
I am mostly thinking about:
-The public bath
-The rooms (standard)
-The food
-The location of the hotel
Bonus question: if anyone had a chance to stay there and also in an authentic Ryokan, how do you think it compares? I know it will be inferior, but I wonder if it's at least similar enough, that I won't regret cost-cutting?
by searchshadow