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Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

3.5-star property
4-7-7 Nionohama, Otsu, Shiga-ken 1800 796 370
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"Upmarket resort/convention-style property in a stunning location on the shore of Lake Biwa. Amazing view from the room. Very expensive in-house dining ... " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 05 Dec 2023

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Hotel Description

At Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel, you'll be connected to the convention center and 13.1 km (8.1 mi) from Heian Shrine. Highlights at this hotel include 4 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a golf course.

The restaurant, Shimizu Japnanese, serves Japanese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool as well as access to a driving range and bike rentals. 31646 square feet (2940 square meters) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business center and limo/town car service. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle.

Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-star Otsu hotel include Fushimi Inari Shrine and Sanjusangen-do Temple.

Lake Floor Twin Room (4 Guests) Check-in:5pm, Check-out:10am

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
AU$138* Per night/room 6 May - 7 May

Sky Floor Twin Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

EIZAN Floor Twin Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Double Room (EIZAN Floor), Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite, 2 Twin Beds (Sky Floor), Non Smoking

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Sky Floor Double Room with Pool Access, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

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Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

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5 out of 5
Upmarket resort/convention-style property in a stunning location on the shore of Lake Biwa. Amazing view from the room. Very expensive in-house dining options. Not close to transport, but half-hourly free shuttle bus to Otsu station fills that gap to some extent.

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5 out of 5
The grand old lady of Otsu, great location and views!

Posted by on 6 Nov. 2019

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About the Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Location 4-7-7 Nionohama, Otsu, Shiga-ken 520-8520

Property Features

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel offers its guests a golf course, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a grocery/convenience store. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 31646 square feet (2940 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Otsu hotel.

  • 529 guestrooms or units
  • 38 levels
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 31646 sq ft of conference space
  • 2940 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1989
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Ishiyama Station (3.3 km / 2 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free area shuttle
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel offers 529 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and hydromassage showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Deep soaking tub
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Bidet
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.

Shimizu Japnanese - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Lake View Dining Biona - This buffet restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Beaux Sejours French Rest - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.

Riho Chinese Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.

Port　NIO　Lobby Lounge - This café serves lunch only. Open daily.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Some room names indicate varying check-in and check-out times, which override standard check-in and check-out hours.

The listed optional pool fee applies to guests age 13 and older. The pool fee for children age 4-12 is JPY 1500, and there is no fee for children age 3 and under.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

The optional facilities fee to access the outdoor seasonal pool applies to adults over 12 years old. The fee for children ages 4-12 is JPY 1,500 per day.

Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

For the comfort of guests using the public bathing areas and other public facilities, this property does not permit guests with tattoos to use the facilities.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is not cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2900–2900 for adults, and JPY 1000–2900 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: JPY 500 per day
  • Pool fee: JPY 3000
  • A fee will be charged for use of certain facilities

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Otsu
  • Otsu Hotel
  • Otsu Prince
  • Lake Biwa Prince Hotel
  • Lake Biwa Otsu Prince
  • Prince Otsu
  • Prince Otsu Hotel
  • Lake Biwa Prince
  • Otsu Prince Hotel
  • Prince Hotel Otsu
  • Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel
  • Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Otsu
  • Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Otsu
  • Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Hotel
  • Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Hotel Otsu

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open July 13 and close September 01.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
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