Biwako Hotel - Otsu
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Biwako Hotel
Otsu Hamamachi 2-40
No. of rooms
168
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
Rooms for singles
We speak
JA
8.9/10
No. of rooms
168
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
Rooms for singles
We speak
JA
8.9/10
Offering an outdoor pool, indooroutdoor hot spring baths and 6 restaurants and bars, Biwako Hotel is located a 5-minute walk from Keihan Hamaotsu Train Station. Free pick-up shuttles are provided from JR Otsu Station, a 5-minute ride away. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property.
All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV and a spacious en suite bathroom with a bath, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Yukata robes and a desk are also available in each.
At Hotel Biwako, guests can relax in the sauna, use the luggage storage service or purchase souvenirs at the gift shop. A concierge service, free parking and a 24-hour front desk are also available on site.
A bar and a wide variety of restaurants offering Italian and Japanese cuisines can be found on site. During the summer months, a rooftop barbecue restaurant with a panoramic view of Lake Biwa is also available.
Kyoto Station is just a 15-minute train and bus ride from the hotel, while Otsu Port is just a 3-minute walk away. Ishiyama-dera Temple can be accessed within a 20-minute drive, while Mii-dera Temple is a 12-minute walk away.
The hotel day starts from hour 15:00 and ends at 11:00.
Children aged 0-6 years can stay free of charge.
Children can stay in the room for an additional fee of 2,200 JPY even if they do not require an extra bed, up to the same number as the adults staying in the room.
Guests who require childrens cots must make a reservation in advance. A limited number of cots are available, and availability is not guaranteed. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Children staying in existing beds who want to eat breakfast must make a reservation in advance. Fees apply. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilitiesthe tattoos might be visible to other guests.
Luxury Junior Suite - Non-Smoking. The spacious suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Featuring a balcony with lake views, this suite also provides air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds. ;
Deluxe Twin Room - Non-Smoking (40㎡). This triple room has air conditioning. An extra bed will be prepared for a 3rd guest, only when the booking is made for 3 guests. ;
Deluxe Twin Room - Non-Smoking (33㎡). The spacious twin room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 2 beds. ;
Deluxe Double Room - Non-Smoking. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed. ;
Superior Twin Room - Non-Smoking (40㎡). This quadruple room features a balcony, air conditioning and electric kettle. An extra bed will be prepared for a 3rd or 4th guest, only when the booking is made for 3 or 4 guests. ;
Superior Twin Room - Non-Smoking (33㎡). The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, a wardrobe, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds. ;
Premiere Luxury Twin Room - Non-Smoking with Lounge Access. The spacious twin room provides air conditioning, a wardrobe, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds. ;
Premiere Luxury Twin Room - Non-Smoking with View Bath with Lounge Access. The spacious twin room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, a balcony with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The unit offers 2 beds.
License number: 滋賀県指令大保第914号
Outdoor pool (seasonal)additional charge
Coffee house on site
Accessible parking
Sauna
Non-smoking throughout
Open-air bath
Daily housekeeping
Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Public Bath
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
WiFi available in all areas
Meeting/banquet facilitiesadditional charge
Free WiFi
24-hour security
Chapel/shrine
Process in place to check health of guests
Fire extinguishers
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Key card access
Parking on site
Private parking
BBQ facilitiesadditional charge
WiFi
Free parking
Currency exchange
Designated smoking area
Internet services
Pool with view
Smoke alarms
Public transport ticketsadditional charge
Hot spring bath
Security alarm
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Laundryadditional charge
Access to health care professionals
Wine/champagneadditional charge
CCTV outside property
First aid kit available
Key access
Physical distancing in dining areas
Air conditioning
Concierge service
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Outdoor pooladditional charge
Kid-friendly buffet
CCTV in common areas
Shallow end
Lift
Garden
Invoice provided
Electric vehicle charging station
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Physical distancing rules followed
Terrace
Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Barber/beauty shop
Vending machine (drinks)
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Massageadditional charge
Fax/photocopyingadditional charge
Trouser press
Swimming pool
Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Kid meals
Luggage storage
Parking
Cashless payment available
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
