520-0101 Shiga, Otsu, Ogoto 1-3-1, Japan
#2 of 25 hotels in Otsu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 84 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
8.4
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 21, 2024
Rachel
AustraliaThe beds are too hard for me and my husband.
The location is beautiful! The property is also very pretty. The room was so inviting and comfortable. I didn’t want to leave. The amenities are amazing. Loved the cafe and private bath option. The private onsen was delightful. Everyone is so friendly and willing to help.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Chris
United States of AmericaFriendly polite staff. In room onsen.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Yingtao
United States of AmericaDidn't know that the hotel actually has shuttle bus. Nobody informed us. We walked 30 mins from the station, including climbing up the hill, pulling our luggage's. Normally it wouldn't be a big deal, but my Dad is 82, it's a bit difficult for him.
Food is exceptional.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Davida
CanadaNothing to see in the area. Would have enjoyed a walk outside through a park or something like that. Waterfront is not really charming.
The onsen and food was great!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Annie
AustraliaBathroom is a tad dated but not unexpected given its a traditional ryokan
Amenities, friendly and helpful staff, free shuttle service
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Leung
Hong KongNil
Dinner and Onsen
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Nylén
FinlandFood was excellent and staff were very kind and thoughtful!!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Maynard
United Arab EmiratesNot really a dislike but just a fyi. Location is a bit far from the train station but a shuttle service is available for free to transfer you from the train station to the hotel and back. You can call the hotel once your in the station and they came in about 10mins. * I really recommed to use the shuttle service and do not attempt to go to the hotel by foot from the train station especially if you have lots/heavy luggage.
We booked for a private room with an open air hotspring bath and its just wonderful. It's a bit japanese style room with a japanese style entrance, toilet and washroom separate from the main bathroom area and hotspring. Overall room is cozy. Open air bath has a wash area similar to what you expect from a proper onsen but with privacy because its all yours and a huge area for hotspring that can probably fit up to 3-4 people, plus a view of lake Biwa. I didn't really expected the dinner to be that extravagant because we are send to a private dining room separate from other guess and served a half course meal to the delight and surprise of both of us. Also the view from the window which is a garden is reall beautiful. Service from the staff is just top notch. Price is just amazing for the servce and facility offered, it is a private room with an open air hotspring with dinner and breakfast already included.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 18, 2024
Ng
SingaporeExplanation in English regards to the customs of what to do before going in to the hot bath.,seems different to other onsens I've been to....its always proper to take a full shower being entering the hot bath.....but their signage says..take the hot dip then get out and take a shower..Don't sound right.
Service very good. Everything was explained to us in English (as we don't speak Japanese). And very detailed. Dinner and breakfast were really good..They took the effort to serve us different menus as we stayed 2 nights. Very organised.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Ruba
United Arab EmiratesNothing really sometimes it’s too warm only because the outside is too cold in the winter
Beautiful place great location by Biwa lake
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 7, 2024
Alixandra
United KingdomNothing- everything was amazing.
Easy to get to. Amazing facilities especially the private onsen in the room. Room was very comfortable and food was also amazing.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 4, 2024
Ho
Hong KongNone
Everything. Staff room. Dining hot spring.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 2, 2024
Wes
AustraliaNil
Great staff and food. Relaxing onsen. Kaiseki meal with grilled Kobe beef and beef Shabu is enjoyable. One of the best beef we tasted.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 25, 2024
Jeff
United States of AmericaI wish it had been easier to acquire appropriate sized Obi and Shoes I am 6'2 240 # and have a US size 12 foot. This was all indicated at check in, but it took several attempts for proper sizing. There is literally NOTHING else around this facility. So be prepared to simply stay on site.
Breakfast lacked any real identifiers for non Japanese, who might understand the food because of their culture I was largely guessing what was what Dinner had a menu
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 23, 2024
Edelweiss
Philippineslove the natural hot spring and the staff. our keiseki and breakfast were awesome. Complete vanity sets including skin care sets. Having washer/dryer is very useful for us.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 10, 2024
Lau
SingaporeNothing! Everything was great :)
We had arrived late to the hotel, due to being lost in the Japan metro stations. Thankfully, the hotel were very accommodating, keeping the dinner, which was included in the price, for us. We were really looking forward to the dinner, and the restaurant was kind enough to house us until their closing time. The staff tried their best to explain everything to us, despite the language barrier, and were extremely patient. The onsen was great, as we went at a late hour, so the public onsen was basically a private onsen. The room was also made for us already, as we had five in our party. They laid out the futons for us, and were very comfy.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 31, 2023
Tyler
United States of AmericaWe arrived to the town via train, but there is not much to do around hotel. Would recommend just staying on property if you come. All of the rooms look at the lake, but if you had a lower floor it might be hard to see much. On the Men's public Onsen, there is one larger indoor bath and one smaller outdoor bath. More options might be nice.
This was our first experience with an Onsen (and first trip to Japan). We paid extra for the deluxe room with an en-suite Onsen bath and it was AWESOME! The room comes with dinner and breakfast, both were excellent and it was fun to get dressed up in the traditional Japanese clothing (provided by hotel). Everything was better than expected/pictured online, very happy to have selected this property.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 30, 2023
Joab
AustraliaThe shuttle bus experience for getting to the hotel was not great. "Just call us" is a great idea in theory but I had to use a payphone for the first time in about 15 years because I had switched my phone to a data sim card to travel around Japan. Something to keep in mind. Also considering what we paid for the room, I was surprised to then have to pay such a high premium for extra drinks and what not. Felt a little nickel-and-dime-y to me.
Spectacular service. Made us feel welcomed and wanted while also accomodating our every request. The room was amazing. Huge, great features, spectacular view and a very traditional authentic style. Exactly what we were looking for. The dinner was similarly appointed. It felt super authentic and it was presented in a manner that really wowed us.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 22, 2023
C
Hong KongIt will be good if there is view in the onsen.
Cozy, clean and the arrangements of train station pick up. Staff are friendly and food was nice too.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 14, 2023
Eugene
SingaporeNothing much really. Its a little on the pricey side but I would say its still worth.
The meals provided were great. The view was fantastic as well. Enjoyed the onsens very much. Rooms were big and clean with comfy beds and futons.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: December 14, 2023
Vivienne
SingaporeNothing to do nearby
Excellent service and attention to details
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 5, 2023
Darion
United States of AmericaAmazing room with a great view of the lake! Beautiful and relaxing onsen tub. Excellent food served by courteous staff.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: December 4, 2023
Jia
SingaporeLocation of the property isn’t the best but we made it there eventually. Thank goodness for the train station transfer as well.
Onsen, Japanese meals, the room
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: December 3, 2023
Jira
JapanYou can see the sunrise from your room. The onsen is good.
Stayed in December 2023
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