• Lake view
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
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Located on the shores of Lake Biwa, Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel offers rooms with lake views, 7 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Lake cruises are available in front of the hotel. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Otsu Train Station, which is a 9-minute train ride from JR Kyoto Train Station. Rooms at Prince Hotel Lake Biwa feature high ceilings and large picture windows. Each room includes satellite TV channels and a seating area with sofa. The hotel provides a Welcome Counter at JR Kyoto Train Station where guests can leave their luggage while they explore Kyoto. A convenience store and a business center are available. Shimizu Japanese Restaurant serves sushi with breathtaking lake views. Other dining options include French cuisine, while another restaurant features Japanese, Western and Chinese buffet-style cuisines using local organic ingredients. A poolside barbecue is available during summer. A sky lounge and coffee shop are also offered. A free shuttle bus to and from Otsu Train Station is provided. Lake Biwa Flower Fountain is a 10-minute drive from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Prince Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Prince Hotels & Resorts

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
2 sofa beds
2 twin beds
and
2 sofa beds
2 twin beds
and
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Otsu
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Swee
    Singapore Singapore
    Staff were friendly and my son loved the kids pack. Location was great next to valor supermarket and food restaurants. Superb view of lake biwa, and super convenient with the shuttle bus out to jr otsu train station. Love it!
  • Narendra1489
    India India
    View from the room was awesome very specious and clean rooms
  • Susak
    Thailand Thailand
    Our room had a lake view and it was very nice. Hotel has car park that charge us a daily rate. We did not use the car during we stayed there as hotel has a bus that we can go to train station for meals and travelling to other cities. Very...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
6 Restaurants On Site

  • Lake View Dining "Biona"
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Japanese • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Shimizu Japanese Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Japanese • Sushi
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
  • Beaux Sejours French Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      French
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Romantic
  • Riho Chinese Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Chinese
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
  • Lobby Lounge Port NIO
    • Open for
      High tea
    • Ambience
      Modern
  • Sky Lounge Top of Otsu
    • Open for
      Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Romantic

Amenities of Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 6 restaurants
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Lake view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ¥500 per day.
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Chapel/Shrine
    • Elevator
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    Accessibility
    • Visual aids (Braille)
    • Wheelchair accessible
    2 swimming pools
    Pool 1 – outdoorAdditional charge
    • Seasonal
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    Pool 2 – outdoor (kids)Additional charge
    • Seasonal
    • Suitable for kids
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    Spa
    • Kids' pool
      Additional charge
    • Full-body massage
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

    FAQs about Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

    • Guests staying at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet

    • The prices at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel is 1.3 miles from the center of Otsu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Suite

    • Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel has 6 restaurants:

      • Lobby Lounge Port NIO
      • Sky Lounge Top of Otsu
      • Beaux Sejours French Restaurant
      • Shimizu Japanese Restaurant
      • Riho Chinese Restaurant
      • Lake View Dining "Biona"

    • Check-in at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Full-body massage
      • Swimming pool
      • Bicycle rental