Situated 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 centre 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 particularly 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


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
2 sofa beds
2 single beds
and
2 sofa beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
2 sofa beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
2 sofa beds
2 single 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:

  • Jen
    Australia Australia
    Our room/s were unbelievable. Great value for money, huge amount of space, amazing view
  • Nothling
    South Africa South Africa
    Gorgeous views, perfect place for a little relaxing break. Good amenities and very friendly and helpful staff. Overall just a beautiful spacious place. Love that there is a complimentary shuttle service (which leaves every 30 min from Otsu station...
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was excellent for what we wanted comfortable bed and room and extremely helpful staff-also had a bus service to nearest station which allowed us to travel to Kyoto

Hotel surroundings

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
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
  • Riho Chinese Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Chinese
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
  • Lobby Lounge Port NIO
    • Open for
      High tea
    • Ambiance
      Modern
  • Sky Lounge Top of Otsu
    • Open for
      Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Romantic

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

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 6 restaurants
  • Bar
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
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 possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ¥500 per day.
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
      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
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Shuttle service
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Chapel/shrine
    • Lift
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    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
    Wellness
    • Kids' pool
    • Full body massage
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    Property practices

    This property has told us they 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 14:00

    Check-out

    Until 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is 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.

    Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card NICOS JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-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

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

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Full body massage
      • Swimming Pool
      • Bicycle rental

    • Room options at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Suite

    • Guests staying at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet

    • The prices at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel has 6 restaurants:

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

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

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

    • Check-in at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.