Biwako Hotel - Otsu
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Biwako Hotel
No. of rooms
168
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
We speak
JA
8.9/10
No. of rooms
168
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
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 pooladditional charge
Sauna
Bar
Coffee house on site
CCTV outside property
Access to health care professionals
Pool with view
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Kid-friendly buffet
Smoke alarms
Fax/photocopyingadditional charge
Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Currency exchange
WiFi
Kid meals
Process in place to check health of guests
Fire extinguishers
Parking
Lift
Non-smoking throughout
Accessible parking
Key access
Concierge service
Public Bath
Key card access
Electric vehicle charging station
24-hour security
Terrace
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
CCTV in common areas
Meeting/banquet facilitiesadditional charge
Luggage storage
Physical distancing rules followed
Wine/champagneadditional charge
First aid kit available
Shallow end
BBQ facilitiesadditional charge
Open-air bath
Physical distancing in dining areas
Heating
Cashless payment available
WiFi available in all areas
Outdoor pool (seasonal)additional charge
Garden
Free parking
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Designated smoking area
Hot spring bath
Swimming pool
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Invoice provided
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Barber/beauty shop
Parking on site
Trouser press
Private parking
Free WiFi
Vending machine (drinks)
Massageadditional charge
Laundryadditional charge
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Internet services
Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Security alarm
Chapel/shrine
Public transport ticketsadditional charge
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Daily housekeeping
Air conditioning
