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
8.8/10
168
JA
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 dorequire 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 isguaranteed. 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.
The hot spring bath, âRuri Onsen Ruri-no-Yuâ, is open on:
ăFebruary 4, 2025 (Tuesday) Mens bath: 17:00 - 24:00
ăFebruary 5, 2025 (Wed) Womens bath 17:00 - 24:00
ăFebruary 12, 2025 (Wed) Mens and womens baths 17:00 - 24:00
ăFebruary 18, 2025 (Tue) Mens and womens baths 17:00 - 24:00
ăFebruary 19, 2025 (Wed) Mens and womens baths 17:00 - 24:00
ă*Schedules and working hours are subject to change due to the inspection.Guests with tattoos maybe permitted to use the propertyâs 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 (40ăĄ). 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 (33ăĄ). 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 (40ăĄ). 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 (33ăĄ). 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 3 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.
Concierge service
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Physical distancing rules followed
Daily housekeeping
Process in place to check health of guests
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Public transport ticketsadditional charge
Swimming pool
Parking
Pool with view
WiFi
Lift
Key access
Outdoor pool (seasonal)additional charge
Fax/photocopyingadditional charge
Private parking
Wine/champagneadditional charge
Chapel/shrine
Designated smoking area
Bar
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Open-air bath
WiFi available in all areas
Non-smoking rooms
Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Vending machine (drinks)
Terrace
Restaurant
Luggage storage
Air conditioning
Invoice provided
Hot spring bath
Kid meals
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Meeting/banquet facilitiesadditional charge
Kid-friendly buffet
Heating
Garden
Fire extinguishers
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Trouser press
Security alarm
Free parking
CCTV outside property
Non-smoking throughout
Swimming Pool
Accessible parking
Internet services
Coffee house on site
Public Bath
Massageadditional charge
24-hour security
Access to health care professionals
Sauna
Outdoor pooladditional charge
24-hour front desk
Free WiFi
Currency exchange
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Barber/beauty shop
First aid kit available
Electric vehicle charging station
Shallow end
BBQ facilitiesadditional charge
Laundryadditional charge
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Physical distancing in dining areas
Parking on site
Smoke alarms
CCTV in common areas
Key card access
Cashless payment available



















