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About this property

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.

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Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Seibu 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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Room type
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maryam
    Australia Australia
    The great view of the lake. They offered us upper floor, which was worth it.
  • Hsing-yu
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Nice view and it’s convenient to arrive there by the shuttle bus
  • Siti
    Malaysia Malaysia
    I love the hotel. Very comfortable and good thing is they accept the kids for free.
  • Nathan
    Australia Australia
    Great views. Excellent staff and very welcoming. We loved this hotel.
  • Jing
    China China
    I really enjoyed the lake view! And the super spacious room in Japan deco style. It was amazing.
  • Waldemar
    Poland Poland
    Excellent location, wonderful surroundings of lake and parks. Shopping nearby and nice restaurants. Very helpful staff. Highly recommended. Breakfast wonderful- best we every had traveling around the world.
  • Marla60
    France France
    34th floor, the view, big room, japanese bathroom, free parking
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a wonderful suite with separate living room and bedroom. Lots of space: 60m² in total. Everything was first class. The free shuttle to and from Otsu station was very useful. The hotel looks out over the biggest lake in Japan: Lake Biwa....
  • Nana
    Malaysia Malaysia
    free shuttle to station, well equipped hotel and very helpful staff
  • Tatiana
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I recently stayed at the Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel and had a very pleasant experience overall. The hotel is clean, well-maintained, and offers stunning views of Lake Biwa — especially from the higher floors. The staff were courteous and helpful,...

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, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 6 restaurants
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • 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
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • 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 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
      Additional charge

    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
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock

    Accessibility

    • Visual aids: Braille
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Additional charge

    • Seasonal
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels

    Wellness

    • Full body massage
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    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 option.
    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.
    Accepted payment methods
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    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.

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