Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

$$$$||View on mapOtsu, JapanNionohama 4-7-7, Otsu, Japan, 520-8520|
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Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Nionohama 4-7-7, Otsu, Japan, 520-8520·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.1
Cleanliness9.0
Comfort9.0
Free WiFi8.9
Staff8.9
Who stays here
Families49%
Couples30%
Groups11%
Solo10%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.1
Cleanliness9.0
Comfort9.0
Free WiFi8.9
Staff8.9
Who stays here
Families49%
Couples30%
Groups11%
Solo10%

Lakeside hotel with panoramic lake views and Kenzo Tange architecture

Rooms & Design

All guest rooms at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel offer high ceilings and large picture windows facing Lake Biwa. The hotel's hemicycle shape, designed by architect Kenzo Tange, allows every room to have a clear lake view. Spacious rooms include a seating area with sofa and satellite TV channels.

Dining

Otsu Prince Hotel operates 7 onsite restaurants, including Shimizu Japanese Restaurant serving sushi with lake views. A French cuisine restaurant and a buffet restaurant using local organic ingredients are also available. During summer, a poolside barbecue is offered, and the sky lounge provides evening drinks.

Amenities & Recreation

An outdoor swimming pool is open seasonally, and full body massage services are available at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince. Guests can rent bicycles to explore the lakeside path. Lake cruises depart from the pier in front of the hotel.

Location & Transportation

A Welcome Counter at JR Kyoto Train Station allows guests to store luggage while exploring Kyoto. A complimentary shuttle bus runs every 30 minutes between the hotel and Otsu Station. Nearby attractions include Lake Biwa Museum, Ishiyama-dera Temple, and Kyoto National Museum.

Business & Events

The hotel has a business centre and meeting/banquet facilities for conferences. Event spaces include multiple meeting rooms for groups at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel. A 24-hour front desk and currency exchange services are available.

  • Location: On the shores of Lake Biwa, 10 min from Otsu Station by shuttle
  • Rooms: 600+ rooms with Kenzo Tange architecture and lake views
  • Dining: 7 restaurants including Shimizu Japanese and poolside barbecue
  • Wellness: Outdoor pool and full body massage services
  • Transportation: Complimentary shuttle and luggage storage at Kyoto Station
  • Business: Meeting facilities and business centre

License number: 1765

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs JPY 3400.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of floors:38
Number of rooms:30
Former name
Otsu Prince Hotel
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Rooms and availability

Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Double bed1 Double bed
Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Superior Twin Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Free shuttle service

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Spa and relaxation

Full body massage

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling

Services

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

Dining

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

Business

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

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Full body massage
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Lake view

Room features

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 128 US$
📏 Distance to center 4.8 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 36.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Itami, ITM

Location

Nionohama 4-7-7, Otsu, Japan, 520-8520
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Nionohama 4-7-7, Otsu, Japan, 520-8520
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Nionohama 4-7-7, Otsu, Japan, 520-8520
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