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Ryokan Plum

★★·9.1/ 10Excellent
·Ryokans
Air conditioningFamily roomsSafety deposit boxShared lounge/TV areaShared kitchenFire extinguishersAll 13 facilities +
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When you stay at Ryokan Plum in Odawara, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Odawara Castle and Odawara Catholic Church. This hostel is 9. 3 mi (15 km) from Hakone Open Air Museum and 9. 6 mi (15. 4 km) from Hakone Kowakien Yunessun. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-20

Guests praised the warm service, convenient location, and charming traditional architecture. Main complaints involved shared bathrooms, poor soundproofing in the old building, and lack of blackout curtains causing early wake-ups.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service9.7
Rooms9.3
Cleanliness9.3
Surroundings9.2
Wi-Fi9.1
Location9.1
Value9.0
Facilities8.9
PraisedFriendly and attentive staff · Spotless cleanliness · Spacious rooms and comfortable beds · Cozy retro home-like atmosphere
ComplaintsSlow hot water in shower · Drafts in older building · Rooms slightly dim · Limited TV availability

KEYSuitable for culture lovers accepting shared facilities. Bring an eye mask for unshaded rooms; sensitive to noise should choose carefully.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationIs the location convenient? What attractions are nearby?
Excellent location, just a 3-minute walk from Odawara Castle. Guests highly praise its convenience for exploring local history and culture.
serviceHow is the service? Any special services offered?
Service scores 9.7/10; guests praise the warm and helpful staff. The hotel offers 24-hour front desk, kimono experiences, and luggage storage.
roomIs the room soundproof? Anything to note?
Soundproofing is average due to the traditional old building. Some guests noted noise or drafts; request non-street-facing rooms if sensitive to quiet.
roomAre there blackout curtains? Will it affect sleep?
Some rooms lack blackout curtains, potentially causing early wake-ups. This is a common complaint; bring an eye mask or specify light sensitivity when booking.
facilityAre bathrooms private or shared?
Shared bathroom facilities are available, a main inconvenience for some. Rooms are spacious, but suitable only for travelers comfortable with traditional Japanese ryokan layouts.
diningDoes the hotel provide breakfast or dining facilities?
The hotel features a shared kitchen and bar. While free breakfast isn't specified, the shared kitchen allows self-catering, ideal for flexible diners.
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