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About this property

Located 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 center 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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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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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bart
    Belgium Belgium
    We had a great stay at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel on our way to Hiroshima. It’s a large hotel with spacious rooms and beautiful views of the lake. The room size exceeded our expectations, offering plenty of space to relax after a day of...
  • Rocket
    United States United States
    Amazing view of Lake Biwa! Exceptional hospitality. My second stay at this hotel! Discovered Sakamoto Cable to Enryakuji Temple (World Heritage Site). Fantastic experience!
  • Ramakanth
    India India
    The hotel room is super clean and spacious. The bed is very comfortable. I just wanted to stay in my room, it was that nice. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
  • Xinchi
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Stunning view, you can see both sunrise and sunset from your beautiful room almost directly on the Biwa lake. The rooms are also very spacious.
  • Wing
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Great view of Lake Biwa from 21st floor. Love to come back another time.
  • Carroll
    Canada Canada
    The room has a fantastic view of Lake Biwa. Room is spacious and comfortable. Good value.
  • Elizabeth
    United States United States
    The rooms were very generous and the staff were kind and helpful. They even brought up roll away beds for our kids, we were very impressed!
  • Anon987
    Singapore Singapore
    I loved my stay at the lake biwa otsu prince hotel: the views are amazing; the shuttle bus convenient; the staff polite and extremely helpful; the bed comfortable and the room was extremely clean. My only minor gripe is that I wish that the bath...
  • Darya
    Japan Japan
    The place has amazing view and is very conveniently located for Kyoto sightseeing. The hotel has a free shuttle bus to Otsu station which is very convenient as it is located a little far from railway stations. The room had an air purify which was...
  • Olga
    United States United States
    Perfect place to unwind from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo! You don’t. We’d to bring anything but face wash and lotion. All the toiletries and pajamas Provided

Hotel area info

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
    • Ambience
      Romantic
  • Riho Chinese Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Chinese
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
  • Lobby Lounge Port NIO
    • Open for
      High tea
    • Ambience
      Modern
  • Sky Lounge Top of Otsu
    • Open for
      Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Romantic

Amenities of Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • 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
  • Sitting 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 available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ¥500 per day.

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
      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
    • Safe
      Additional charge

    General

    • Shuttle service
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Chapel/Shrine
    • Elevator
    • 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

    Spa

    • 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 2:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
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    The fine print

    Must-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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