Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel, Otsu ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

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

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel, a 4-star Otsu hotel, offers panoramic lake views from its hemicycle-shaped structure and features six on-site dining options alongside recreational facilities such as an outdoor pool and massage services. Guests can take advantage of the free shuttle service to Otsu Train Station.

Rooms & Amenities

All guestrooms at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel include laptop-friendly workspaces, air conditioning, free WiFi, and safes, with high ceilings and large picture windows providing excellent views. Rooms feature partially open bathrooms with bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Dining Options

Dining at the hotel includes a variety of options, such as Shimizu Japanese Restaurant, which serves sushi accompanied by breathtaking lake views. Additional restaurants offer Japanese, Western, and Chinese buffet-style cuisines that utilize local organic ingredients.

Leisure & Attractions

Leisure activities at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel include a garden, an outdoor pool, and various recreational facilities. The hotel is also conveniently located near cultural attractions like Ishiyama-dera and the Miho Museum, providing guests with ample sightseeing opportunities.

Business & Services

Business travelers benefit from the hotel's event facilities, including conference space and meeting rooms adjacent to the Convention Hall Ohmi, one of Japan's largest conference venues. Services available include a concierge, gift shop, and a grocery/convenience store.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Twin Room Late Check 1700 Check Out 1000

Max:

4 persons

36 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Lake view

Shower

Bathtub

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Japanese-Style Superior Room 5-20F Non-Smoking

Max:

4 persons

60 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Lake view

Shower

Bathtub

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Japanese-Style Superior Room Buffet starts from 530 PM

Max:

2 persons

60 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Lake view

Shower

Bathtub

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Otsu 3.5 km

Airports

Itami (ITM) 57.9 km

Kobe (UKB) 88.3 km

Train

御陵駅（京都） 8.1 km

蹴上駅（京都） 9.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

JPY 500 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Paid 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

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

Location

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

Map view

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

City landmarks

2 Chome-8-1 Asahigaoka

Otsu SA

2.6 km

15-1 Uchidehama

Biwako Hall Center for Performing Arts

1.1 km

Park

Zezejoseki Park

2.1 km

Pagoda

Mii-dera

3.4 km

6-50

Otsu City Science Museum

1.3 km

2-1 Hamamachi

Hamaotsu A-qus

2.1 km

Pagoda

Gichu-ji

1.4 km

Zeze

1.4 km

1-14-14 Zeze

Zeze Shrine

1.1 km

Park

Parque Yabase Kihan

2.2 km

Shopping Area

Oh Me Otsu Terrace

890 m

Bridge

Omi Ohashi Bridge

1.5 km

Connects Marunouchi

Omi Bridge

1.5 km

15-16 Nishinosho

Iwai Shrine

650 m

Store

Valor Otsu

650 m

Yumihama

Sunshine Beach

650 m

2-3-1 Nionohama

Seibu Otsu Shopping Center Specialties Salon Art Salon

660 m

1-12-8 Bamba

Fukusho-in Temple

680 m

1-11-19 Bamba

Korin-ji Temple

730 m

7-13 Kinoshitacho

Wada Shrine

790 m

Club Move

790 m

Shrine

Tenson Shrine

2.0 km

7 Miideracho

Lake Biwa Canal

3.0 km

The museum of Shiga Prefectural Biwako Bunkakan

1.4 km

Hamaotsu

Ohtsu Castle Ruins

2.4 km

1-4-1

Otsu City Former Otsu Hall

2.2 km

5-21 Ishiba

Jifuku-ji Temple

1.3 km

5-44 Hommarucho

Keitaku-ji Temple

1.3 km

4-20 Ishiba

Fukuzo-ji Temple

1.3 km

Park

Otsu Lakeside Nagisa Park

2.3 km

Nearby

15-16 Nishinosho

Iwai Shrine

550 m

7-13 Kinoshitacho

Wada Shrine

550 m

Yumihama

Sunshine Beach

550 m

Restaurants

Riho

10 m

4-7-7 Nionohama Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel 1F

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Clean

Fantastic view

Not polished

Limited nearby shops

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

7.7

Location

8.3

Service

6.7

Dining

7.7

Robert

United Kingdom, January 2024

6.6/10

The hotel offers stunning views of Biwako, but the rooms have a stale smoke smell and look dated. The lack of complimentary coffee/tea in the rooms is a downside.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms had a stale smoke smell and looked pretty old with scratches on the walls, but the view of Biwako was incredible.

Service

5.0

The service was lacking, with staff giving mixed messages and not being helpful with luggage. However, they provided dry cleaning and shuttle services.

Location

8.0

The hotel is perfectly situated by the water's edge offering breathtaking views of Lake Biwa. It is a romantic setting but lacks nearby shops.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was mixed, with spectacular views but limited tea and coffee selections. Some dishes were disappointing.

Facilities

6.0

Adam

United States, November 2023

8.6/10

The hotel was awesome and met our expectations. The rooms were huge and beautiful, but not having even a basic coffee/tea setup was a little disappointing. The service was very attentive and helpful. The location is fantastic with beautiful views across Lake Biwa. The dining experience was great, although a bit expensive. Overall, a truly picturesque setting for a memorable stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were huge and beautiful.

Service

9.0

The service was very attentive and helpful.

Location

9.0

The location is fantastic with beautiful views across Lake Biwa.

Dining

8.0

The dining was great, although a bit expensive.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were modern and convenient.

Pamela

United Kingdom, November 2023

8.0/10

The hotel offers a fantastic view and a clean, tidy room that was really comfortable and relaxing. While the rooms were not quite as polished, having two complimentary water bottles was a nice touch. The service was overall attentive and friendly, though there were some lapses in allergen information. The convenient location, with a lovely park nearby, made for a pleasant stay despite the limited nearby shops. Dining was excellent, but slightly pricey, with a beautiful food and lake view at the restaurant. The property offers great facilities, including dry cleaning, housekeeping, and a free shuttle service.

Rooms

8.0

The room with a fantastic view was clean and tidy, providing a comfortable and relaxing stay. However, it was not polished.

Service

7.0

The service was very helpful and the staff were attentive and friendly, but there were some communication gaps on allergen information.

Location

7.0

The location was convenient with a park nearby, despite the limited shops in the area.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was excellent with beautiful food and lake views, yet slightly expensive.

Facilities

9.0

The property offers great facilities, including dry cleaning, housekeeping, and a free shuttle service.

Clean

Not polished

Elizabeth

United States, October 2023

7.2/10

Staying at this hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms, especially those located at the end of the hallway, were spacious and offered good value for the price, but it was disappointing not to have basic amenities like water or tea provided. The service, while staff were apologetic and tried to make up for it, fell short due to a lack of enhanced cleaning measures given the current situation. The location, right along the promenade to Lake Biwa, offered stunning views but was a bit further away from the main station. The dining options, including a banquet hall serving delicious food and beverages, were great but missed out on providing certain breakfast choices. The facilities overall were decent, however lacking in some basic offerings.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms at the end of the hallway were spacious and offered a good price, but missing basic amenities like water or tea.

Service

6.0

While staff were apologetic and tried to make up for it, the lack of enhanced cleaning measures affected the overall service.

Location

8.0

The location along the promenade to Lake Biwa was fantastic, offering beautiful views but a bit farther from the main station.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience, particularly in the banquet hall, was great with delicious food and beverages, but lacked certain breakfast options.

Facilities

7.0

Overall, the facilities were decent but lacked in some basic offerings.

Jim

United States, June 2023

7.2/10

I had a fantastic stay at the hotel. The room was spacious, comfortable, and offered a great view, although it was lacking some basic amenities like water and tea. The service was mixed, with some staff members being very polite and friendly, while others seemed more focused on accommodating tour groups. The location was excellent for exploring Kyoto, close to a supermarket and Otsu Station. The dining experience was just okay, with decent quality but nothing special. Overall, a good value for the money with some room for improvement in service and amenities.

Rooms

8.0

The room was fantastic, very spacious, comfortable, and with a great view. However, it lacked basic amenities like water and tea, which are common even in 2-3 star hotels worldwide.

Service

6.0

The service was a mixed bag. Some staff members were very polite and friendly, but others seemed more focused on their tour trade, causing queues. An issue arose with luggage assistance.

Location

9.0

The location was excellent, perfect for exploring Kyoto with easy access to a supermarket and Otsu Station. Just a few steps away from convenient transportation.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was average, lacking any special highlights. The quality was decent, but the overall experience could have been better.

Facilities

7.0

John

United Kingdom, May 2023

8.2/10

The hotel has spacious rooms in Japan but required getting 2 rooms for a family of 4, making it pricier. The whole floor carpet made the rooms feel a bit stuffy at times. The service was very helpful and kind but lacked clarity on allergens, despite apologizing. The location is amazing with beautiful views of Lake Biwa, but the property seems separated from the main building. The dining experience was great with stunning views, although it felt crowded with tour groups at times.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and amazing, but needing 2 rooms for a family of 4 made it expensive. The whole floor carpet felt a bit stuffy.

Service

7.0

The service was very helpful and kind, but allergen information could have been clearer despite apologies.

Location

9.0

The location was fantastic with beautiful views across Lake Biwa, but the property seemed separated from the main building.

Dining

8.0

The dining area on the top floor offered great views, but it could get crowded with tour groups. Some dishes might require avoiding allergens.