Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1
  • Lake view
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box

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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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 6 restaurants
  • Bar
Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
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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  • 2 single beds

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Room
390 feet²
Lake view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • 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$168 per night
Price US$577
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • 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$168 per night
Price US$577
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$19
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Deluxe Twin Room 21-30F Non-Smoking
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
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$205 per night
Price US$704
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$19
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$231 per night
Price US$791
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • 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$205 per night
Price US$704
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • 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$218 per night
Price US$748
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Deluxe Twin Room - Late Check In 17:00 - Check Out 10:00
High floor
  • 2 single beds and
  • 2 sofa beds

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

Room
390 feet²
Lake view
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$213 per night
Price US$729
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$19
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$238 per night
Price US$816
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • 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$213 per night
Price US$729
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • 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$225 per night
Price US$772
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Executive Twin Room ( 33th - 35th Floor) - Late Check In (17:00~) - Check Out (~10:00)
We have 2 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
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$317 per night
Price US$1,087
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$19
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$342 per night
Price US$1,174
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • 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$317 per night
Price US$1,087
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • 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$330 per night
Price US$1,130
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Deluxe Suite Room 21-30F - Non-Smoking
We have 7 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
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$645 per night
Price US$2,211
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Good breakfast US$19
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$670 per night
Price US$2,298
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • 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$645 per night
Price US$2,211
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • 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$657 per night
Price US$2,254
Included: 13 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • 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

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...”
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.”

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

Facilities of Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

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

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.