Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3.5 star property
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Aerial view
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
4-7-7 Nionohama, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-8520
  • Biwako Hall
    20 min walk
  • Lake Biwa Canal
    3 min drive
  • Ishiyamadera Temple
    5 min drive
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    55 min drive

Room options

EIZAN Floor Twin Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

  • 36.2 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Sky Floor Double Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

  • 36.2 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Japanese Modern Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

  • 59.5 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite Twin Room(EIZAN Floor), Non Smoking

  • 59.5 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

33,35F Suite Twin Room(EIZAN Floor), Dinner included, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Sky Floor Twin Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

  • 36.2 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

32F, Double Room (Sky Floor), Dinner include, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

21-30F,Twin Room (Sky Floor), Dinner included, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room (EIZAN Floor), Non Smoking

  • 36.2 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room (EIZAN Floor), Non Smoking

  • 36.2 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room (Sky Floor), Non Smoking

  • 36.2 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room (Sky Floor), Non Smoking

  • 36.2 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 2 Twin Beds (Sky Floor), Non Smoking

  • 59.5 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Run of House (5:00PM IN, 10:00AM OUT) - Smoking Preferences Not Guaranteed

  • 36.2 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

EIZAN Floor Twin Room (2 Guests) Check-in:5pm, Check-out:10am

  • 36.2 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Sky Floor Double Room (2 Guests) Check-in:5pm, Check-out:10am

  • 36.2 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

EIZAN Floor Double Room (2 Guests) Check-in:5pm, Check-out:10am

  • 36.2 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Japanese Modern Room, Non Smoking

  • 59.5 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

33,35F, Twin Room (EIZAN Floor), Dinner include, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 2 Twin Beds (Sky Floor),Dinner include, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room (EIZAN Floor), Dinner include, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Japanese Modern Room, 4PAX,Dinner included, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Lake Floor Twin Room (4 Guests), Non Smoking

  • 36.2 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Lake Floor Twin Room (4 Guests),5-20F, Dinner included,Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room (Sky Floor), Non Smoking Check-in:5pm, Check-out:10am

  • 36.2 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Lake Floor Twin Room (4 Guests) Check-in:5pm, Check-out:10am

  • 36.2 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

EIZAN Floor Double Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

  • 36.2 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

EIZAN Floor Suite Twin Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

  • 59.5 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Otsu

Located in Otsu, Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel is connected to the convention center, within a 15-minute drive of Fushimi Inari Shrine and Sanjusangen-do Temple. .This golf hotel is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Heian Shrine and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Kiyomizu Temple.

What's nearby

  • Biwako Hall - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Heian Shrine - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 15 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Kyoto Tower - 15 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Biwako-Hamaotsu Station - 3 min drive
  • Higashino Station - 8 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪吉野家 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪レイクビューダイニング ビオナ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪レイクスストア&カフェ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪カレーハウスCoCo壱番屋 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪びわ焼肉店 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Lakefront hotel with 4 restaurants connected to the convention center in Otsu
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel offers 529 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and hydromassage showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course. A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 529 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
While the golfer in the family is out on the course, try one of the other recreational amenities offered, such as a seasonal outdoor pool or bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.
Satisfy your appetite with Japanese cuisine at Shimizu Japnanese, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Otsu? This hotel has 31646 square feet (2940 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.
Shimizu Japnanese - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Lake View Dining Biona - This buffet restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Beaux Sejours French Rest - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Riho Chinese Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.
Port NIO Lobby Lounge - This café serves lunch only. Open daily.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Uncovered self parking on site (JPY 500 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Free local area shuttle
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10 AM: JPY 2900-2900 for adults and JPY 1000-2900 for children
  • 4 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • Shimizu Japnanese
  • Lake View Dining Biona
  • Beaux Sejours French Rest
  • Riho Chinese Restaurant
  • Port NIO Lobby Lounge

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping centre
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Newspapers in reception
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Golf cart
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (31646 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 155

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Some room names indicate varying check-in and check-out times, which override standard check-in and check-out hours.
The listed optional pool fee applies to guests age 13 and older. The pool fee for children age 4-12 is JPY 1500, and there is no fee for children age 3 and under.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2900 to 2900 for adults, and JPY 1000 to 2900 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: JPY 500 per day
  • Pool fee: JPY 3000
  • A fee will be charged for use of certain facilities

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The optional facilities fee to access the outdoor seasonal pool applies to adults over 12 years old. The fee for children ages 4-12 is JPY 1,500 per day.
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from August 01 to August 31
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Guests with tattoos are not able to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Hotel Otsu
Otsu Hotel
Otsu Prince
Lake Biwa Prince Hotel
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince
Prince Otsu
Prince Otsu Hotel
Lake Biwa Prince
Otsu Prince Hotel
Prince Hotel Otsu
Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel
Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Otsu
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Otsu
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Hotel
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Hotel Otsu

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

CHUNG MING

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tsz Yeung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

VIKTOR, Gardena

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything fine except when I was seatrd on the toilet my private parts were touching the water in toilet. I had to take a shower after each time I used the toilet... Probably, the water level should be adjusted if possible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hwee Fang Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with a Great Lake Biwa view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here was great, we got upgraded to suite which was perfect especially having 2 young kids who need space to move around. The views from the room were amazing, you could see the whole of lake biwa and even the city. The location was walking distance to the supermarket/shops/parks, and even had a its own little convience store at the bottom. I would highly recommend if you are staying in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with good view
Spacious rooms with full length window panel. Managed to see sunrise from the room. Toilet was clean but a bit old fashioned. Breakfast restaurants have very good view and a good vairiety of food. Overall, the stay at the hotel was fantastic for my family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Li-yin, Beechhurst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view i had of the lake. It was amazing. I booked an extra night and got a room upgrade so i didnt have to checkout and check back in for the extra night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay and enjoyed my upgrade due to staying an extra night. Attended strawberry time which was amazing! Would definitely stay again next time im back in Japan. Alice From Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Laurence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Our room was in dire need of refurbishment although the view was great. Very few staff had enough English to understand requests for information. Very few restauraunts could be found nearby but the hotel breakfast buffet was really good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff were wonderful. The cost of dinning in the rooftop restaurants were very overpriced for the quality. Everything seemed to be pre-plated and nothing stood out as great for $140 per person. The hotel lacked excitement as well with mostly 60yr old people. Great place if you are 60 :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Li-yin, Beechhurst

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and very friendly staff. Great location. Easy access to Kyoto.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very nice view from the property! Very quiet, not as many tourists.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upmarket resort/convention-style property in a stunning location on the shore of Lake Biwa. Amazing view from the room. Very expensive in-house dining options. Not close to transport, but half-hourly free shuttle bus to Otsu station fills that gap to some extent.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

SEE

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

WAI KEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keidra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel with beautiful views and friendly staff. Our view of the lake was like a dream. Shuttle takes you directly to and from train station twice an hour. If you can handle a bit of a walk, charming restaurants are right by the lake. I want to return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It seems like every room will have a great view sue to the shape of the building. The staff were great and welcoming. I could easily recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views were great from the 34th floor. Enjoyed the large bed. Late checkout was amazing, so we could get some last minute sight seeing in. Appreciate everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel, San Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This facility is classic, very confortable and clean. Beautiful front bay location but don’t expect luxury like other newer modern hotels. This facility is clean has great staff and has the best buffet. Onsen has beautiful outdoor bath.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023