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About the Hotel

4-7-7 Nionohama, Otsu, Japan, 520-8520
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Close to Lake Biwa
Great
8.6
9.2
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3.8
4.3
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Offering a shared lounge and recreational facilities, the 38-storey Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel lies in a shopping district, 2.6 km from the Otsu Service Area. Located 10 minutes' drive from the Kusatsu Yumoto Suishun, the elegant hotel features 38 rooms with views of the lake.

Location

The hotel is nestled 400 metres from Lake Biwa. Guests can easily reach the historic waterway "Lake Biwa Canal", which is 3.2 km away.

For those travelling from afar, Itami airport is 60 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

This perfect 5-star accommodation offers rooms with a seating area featuring an air conditioner, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Self-catering facilities include an electric kettle and a refrigerator. Offering a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower, the bathrooms are also appointed with toiletries and towels.

Eat & Drink

The Chinese Lake View Dining "Biona" restaurant specialises in Chinese dishes. Guests are welcome to the sky bar to relax with a drink. There is a restaurant serving Japanese food 7 minutes' walk away.

Leisure & Business

The Lake Biwa Otsu features a swimming pool on site. Guests will appreciate bicycle usage arranged by this affordable hotel. Meeting rooms and a conference space with banquet facilities and a photocopy machine are available for those travelling for business.

Must-do experiences

  • Take a scenic boat ride on Lake Biwa for stunning views.
  • Visit Kyu Chikurin-Tei Garden for serene Japanese landscapes.
  • Enjoy fresh yuba (tofu skin) at a local restaurant in Otsu.
  • Explore the historic Mii-dera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Don't miss the Otsu Market for local crafts and seasonal delicacies.
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Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Superior Twin Room 5-20F Non-Smoking
2 persons
390 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Bathtub
Deluxe Twin Room Late Check 1700 Check Out 1000
2 persons
390 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Bathtub
Japanese-Style Superior Room 5-20F Non-Smoking
2 persons
650 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Bathtub
Superior Twin Room Late Check 1700 Check Out 1000
2 persons
390 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Bathtub
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Facilities

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.6/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Free shuttle service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Full body massage
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Trouser press

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Location

4-7-7 Nionohama, Otsu, Japan, 520-8520
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4-7-7 Nionohama, Otsu, Japan, 520-8520
Nearby
15-16 Nishinosho
Iwai Shrine
1900 ft
7-13 Kinoshitacho
Wada Shrine
1900 ft
Yumihama
Sunshine Beach
1900 ft
Restaurants
Riho
100 ft
4-7-7 Nionohama Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel 1F
Getting around
City Centre
Otsu12 min  ·  4.8 mi
Airports
Osaka International Airport (ITM)87 min  ·  36.0 mi
Kobe Airport (UKB)133 min  ·  54.9 mi
Train
御陵駅(京都)13 min  ·  5.0 mi
蹴上駅(京都)14 min  ·  5.7 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site at JPY 500 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs JPY2,900 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of floors:
38
Number of rooms:
31
Former name
Otsu Prince Hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1442 verified reviews
8.4/10
Great
89%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.9/10
Comfort
9.0/10
Facilities
8.6/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.6/10
Location
9.0/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.9/10
Staff
8.9/10
Value for money
8.5/10
Guest reviews
based on 3378 reviews
8.6/10
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