Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
- Lake view
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
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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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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Parking on site
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 6 restaurants
- Bar

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Availability
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1 king bed | ||
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1 king bed | ||
2 twin beds | ||
2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds | ||
2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds | ||
2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds | ||
1 king bed | ||
2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds | ||
2 twin beds | ||
2 twin beds | ||
1 king bed | ||
2 twin beds | ||
2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds | ||
2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds | ||
1 king bed | ||
2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds | ||
2 twin beds | ||
1 king bed | ||
2 twin beds | ||
2 twin beds | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
2 twin beds | ||
2 twin beds | ||
2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds | ||
2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds | ||
2 twin beds | ||
1 king bed | ||
1 king bed | ||
2 twin beds and 2 sofa beds | ||
2 twin beds | ||
2 twin beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Bart
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
“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
“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
“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
“Great view of Lake Biwa from 21st floor. Love to come back another time.” - Carroll
Canada
“The room has a fantastic view of Lake Biwa. Room is spacious and comfortable. Good value.” - Elizabeth
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
“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
“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
“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
- Lake View Dining "Biona"
- CuisineChinese • Japanese • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- Shimizu Japanese Restaurant
- CuisineJapanese • Sushi
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- Beaux Sejours French Restaurant
- CuisineFrench
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceRomantic
- Riho Chinese Restaurant
- CuisineChinese
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- Lobby Lounge Port NIO
- Open forHigh tea
- AmbienceModern
- Sky Lounge Top of Otsu
- Open forCocktail hour
- AmbienceRomantic
Amenities of Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
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 rentalAdditional charge
- CyclingOff-site
Living Area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic 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 cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- SafeAdditional 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 poolAdditional charge
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
Spa
- Full-body massage
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.







The fine print
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.