Name: Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Address: 520-8520 Shiga, Otsu, Nionohama 4-7-7 , Japan, Nionohama 4-7-7, Shiga, 520-8520, Japan
Rating: 8.6

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

–Excellent location – show map

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Lake view
Swimming pool
Free Wifi
Bath
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Key card access
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms
Safe

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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Japanese-Style Superior Room 5-20F Non-Smoking 2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds
Superior Twin Room 5-20F Non-Smoking 2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds
Room Selected at Check-In - Late Check In 17:00 - Check Out 10:00 2 twin beds
Deluxe Double Room 32F - Non-Smoking 1 king bed
Deluxe Twin Room 21-30F Non-Smoking 2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds
Deluxe Suite Room 21-30F - Non-Smoking 2 twin beds
Executive Twin Room 33F 35F - Non-Smoking 2 twin beds
Executive Double Room 34F - Non-Smoking 1 king bed
Executive Suite Room 33F 35F - Non-Smoking 2 twin beds
Superior Twin Room - Late Check In 17:00 - Check Out 10:00 2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds
Deluxe Twin Room - Late Check In 17:00 - Check Out 10:00 2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds
Deluxe Twin Room 21-30F with Pool Access 2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds
Deluxe Double Room 32F with Pool Access 1 king bed
Japanese-Style Superior Room 5-20F with Pool Access 2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds
Deluxe Suite Room 21-30F with Pool Access 2 twin beds
Executive Twin Room 33F 35F with Pool Access 2 twin beds
Executive Double Room 34F with Pool Access 1 king bed
Executive Suite Room 33F 35F with Pool Access 2 twin beds
Deluxe Double Room - Late Check In (17:00~) - Check Out (~10:00) 1 king bed
Executive Double Room - 34th Floor - Late Check In (17:00~) - Check Out (~10:00) 1 king bed
Executive Twin Room ( 33th - 35th Floor) - Late Check In (17:00~) - Check Out (~10:00) 2 twin beds
Superior Twin Room with Pool Access 2 twin beds
- Limited on 6th Aug - Superior Twin Room with Fireworks Exhibition Ticket 2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds
- Limited on 6th Aug - Japanese-Style Superior Room with Fireworks Exhibition Ticket 2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds
- Limited on 6th Aug - Deluxe Suite with Fireworks Exhibition Ticket 2 twin beds
- Limited on 6th Aug - Executive Double with Fireworks Exhibition Ticket 1 king bed
- Limited on 6th Aug - Deluxe Double Room with Fireworks Exhibition Ticket 1 king bed
- Limited on 6th Aug - Deluxe Twin Room with Fireworks Exhibition Ticket 2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds
- Limited on 6th Aug - Executive Suite with Fireworks Exhibition Ticket 2 twin beds
- Limited on 6th Aug - Executive Twin Room with Fireworks Exhibition Ticket 2 twin beds

Guest reviews

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Shinobu

United States

“All the staff were very kind, polite, and professional. Great stay overall. My husband was injured at the pool (entirely his own fault), but the staff took excellent care of him - really appreciated their professionalism and quick response. We...”

Amir

Israel

“המלון עצמו והחדרים בפני עצמם יפים,נקיים ויוקרתיים, מלון יפייפה.”

Yayuk

United States

“We love to stay at Lake Biwa Otsu because the staffs are always nice.”

Zeki

Taiwan

“Nice hotel view lake and city big room in Japan in my stay nice breakfast to lake view restaurant.”

Zeki

Taiwan

“Best room I stayed in Japan nice view Big room 270 degrees can see lake and city”

Dancel

Japan

“The View of Lake Biwa. Free ride from Otsu Station. Access to Lago.”

Dieu

Finland

“Beautiful view, room is large and clean, great facilities, helpful staff”

Narakaew

Thailand

“- Big chain hotel with great service. - Can see lake view from the room, very beautiful. - Room is very spacious, great facilities. - Breakfast is variety and great taste on top floor with lake Biwa view. - Car parking is free. - In the city,...”

Daniel

Australia

“The view of Lake Biwa was incredible and the staff were all amazing. The restaurants onsite served some amazing food and the service was exceptional.”

Neil

United States

“View from our room was exceptional. Staff were friendly and helpful. We noticed that staff was always concerned about cleanliness and safety of clients”

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, 8.7

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

< 1 year old

Crib upon request

Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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 fees may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

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.

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel