Biwako Hotel

4.0 star property

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Exterior
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Japanese cuisine
Deluxe Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (40sqm)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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2-40 Hama-Machi, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0041
  • Place, Otsu Port
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Biwa Canal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Hiei
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (40sqm)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (30sqm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Luxury Twin Room AQUA with Lounge Access [Adult-Only], Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (33sqm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (40sqm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room [Non-Smoking] - Lake View (33sqm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Floor Lumina Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

Premium Luxury Twin Room VISTA with Lounge Access [Adult-Only], Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Floor Lumina Twin Room(33㎡)

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Floor Lumina Twin Room(40㎡)

  • Sleeps 3

Premium Luxury Twin Room Vista With Lounge Access [Adult-Only], Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Premium Luxury Twin Room Aqua With Lounge Access [Adult-Only], Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Floor Natura Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Floor Lumina Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Otsu

With a stay at Biwako Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Otsu, within a 10-minute walk of Otsu Port and Biwako Flower Fountain. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lake Biwa Canal and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Mii-dera.

What's nearby

  • Otsu Port - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Biwa Canal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mii-dera - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Mount Hiei - 22 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Biwako-Hamaotsu Station - 7 min walk
  • Keihan Yamashina - 7 min drive
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪天下ご麺 大津店 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪寿司おうみ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪日本料理おおみ - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪madocafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gururi - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Biwako Hotel

Lakefront hotel with 4 restaurants and a rooftop terrace
Biwako Hotel offers 175 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, toilets with an electronic bidet, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 2:00 PM to midnight. There are hot springs on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 175 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and toilets with an electronic bidet. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including hot springs, a seasonal outdoor pool, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 4 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Biwako Hotel has 4 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Garden - Onsite buffet restaurant. Open daily.
OHMI - This steakhouse specializes in Japanese cuisine. Open daily.
HOSHI - This restaurant specializes in barbecue and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: JPY 3,500 to 5,500 for adults and JPY 1,750 to 2,750 for children
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • HOSHI
  • OHMI
  • The Garden

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Hot springs
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Public bath open from 2:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 12 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Meals are not included in the room rate for children ages 3 years and younger whose stay is included
Disposable personal items (toothbrush, razor, hair brush) are available on request in the lobby.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 3500 to 5500 for adults, and JPY 1750 to 2750 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from July to August
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests with tattoos will be required to follow specific instructions when using the onsite public bathing facilities; more details are available at check-in

Property is also known as

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