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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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hyun
    Australia Australia
    The place was amazing. Stunning view, stunning hotel. But there's not much around it. haha...
  • Yee
    Japan Japan
    Gorgeous view of the lake from room. Easy access to parking. Bigger than expected space. Good amenities. Very good value for money, we had a very comfortable stay for 1 night only.
  • John
    Singapore Singapore
    Every room has a lake facing. Can see the Michigan ship come to the dock in the morning. The hotel has a huge swimming pool.
  • Yamamoto
    Malaysia Malaysia
    I like the space and all the complete equipment that the.hotel provided in the rooms.
  • Paula
    Belgium Belgium
    My experience at the Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel was nothing short of outstanding. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by the staff, whose genuine kindness and professionalism set the tone for a truly memorable stay. The team...
  • Kristian
    Indonesia Indonesia
    The room is spacious, with comfortable bed (not as hard as the usual Japanese bed). View is nice, with restaurant on the top. There's free shuttle for Otsu station, which is quite far from the hotel. Overall, recommended for family or couple's stay.
  • Gregory
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great views of the Lake. Spacious Room. Free shuttle bus from Otsu station. Luggage transferred from Kyoto Station whilst we did sightseeing. Value for money. Staff extremely polite.
  • 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.

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

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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

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.
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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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