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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

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.

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Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts
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Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Rooms with:

  • Lake view

Parking available at the hotel


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High floor
  • 2 single beds and
  • 2 sofa beds

The twin room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned twin room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as lake views. The unit has 4 beds.

Room
390 feet²
Lake View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV

  • Free toiletries
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Slippers
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Satellite channels
  • Hairdryer
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max persons: 2
US$191 per night
Price US$656
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$19
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$194 per night
Original price
US$952.67
Limited-time Deal
- US$285.80
You're getting a discount because, for a limited time, this property is offering reduced rates on some rooms that match your search.

Total before taxes
US$666.87

US$194 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$185 per night
Original price
US$904.87
Limited-time Deal
- US$271.46
You're getting a discount because, for a limited time, this property is offering reduced rates on some rooms that match your search.

Total before taxes
US$633.41

US$185 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
High floor
  • 2 single beds and
  • 2 sofa beds

This twin room features a view, air conditioning and sofa.

Room
390 feet²
Lake View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$198 per night
Price US$679
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$19
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$223 per night
Price US$765
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$198 per night
Price US$679
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$19
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$211 per night
Price US$722
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
We have 3 left
High floor
  • 2 single beds

Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a bidet. The spacious air-conditioned twin room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as lake views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Room
390 feet²
Lake View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$281 per night
Price US$963
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$19
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$306 per night
Price US$1,049
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$281 per night
Price US$963
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$19
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$293 per night
Price US$1,006
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
We have 3 left
  • 2 single beds

The twin room includes a private bathroom, well-fitted with a bath, a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned twin room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as lake views. The unit has 2 beds.

Room
390 feet²
Lake View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$291 per night
Price US$997
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$19
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$316 per night
Price US$1,083
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$291 per night
Price US$997
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$19
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$303 per night
Price US$1,040
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
We have 4 left
High floor
  • 2 single beds

This spacious suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as lake views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Private suite
640 feet²
Lake View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$594 per night
Price US$2,038
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$19
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$619 per night
Price US$2,124
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$594 per night
Price US$2,038
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$19
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$607 per night
Price US$2,081
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
We have 2 left
High floor
  • 2 single beds

This spacious suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as lake views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Private suite
640 feet²
Lake View
Airconditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Max persons: 2
US$887 per night
Price US$3,043
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$19
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$913 per night
Price US$3,129
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$887 per night
Price US$3,043
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$19
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$900 per night
Price US$3,086
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
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Guests who stayed here loved

Yi
Singapore Singapore
The spacious well equipped room with a fantastic view of Lake Biwa. We got a free upgrade to a mini suite. Thank you Otsu Prince Hotel.
Kazuko
Denmark Denmark
It was very close to the Lake Biwa and yet also near to the station.
Mei
Singapore Singapore
Next to super market, various restaurants if you walk down the street which are with 5 min to 10 min walk. Overlooks Lake Biwa and can cycle around.
Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Amazing views. Extremely comfortable room which was very clean. The breakfast is wonderful.
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Arrived by free shuttle bus from train station. Allowd to check in early at no extra charge as the room was ready. Large rooms on a high floor. fantastic view of the lake and mountains beyond.
David
Australia Australia
Position., room was lovely. The hotel and grounds are wonderful.
Greg
Australia Australia
We had a corner apartment on 21st floor and it was spacious with a magnificent view of the lake. The large windows allowed you to sit in the lounge room and watch the changing moods of the lake. We found plenty of restaurants not too far away and...
Jian
China China
Very good location with beautiful view of the whole lake.
Wong
Singapore Singapore
The location and the rooms facing the lake was so lovely and wonderful. The staff who checked me in was so patient and professional.
Hyun
Australia Australia
The place was amazing. Stunning view, stunning hotel. But there's not much around it. haha...

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

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Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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.