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Biwako Hotel

4-star property
2-40 Hama-Machi, Otsu, Shiga-ken 1800 796 370
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Hotel Description

Biwako Hotel puts you in the heart of Otsu, within just a 10-minute stroll of Otsu Port and Biwako Flower Fountain. Highlights at this hotel include 4 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and free self parking.

The buffet restaurant, The Garden, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Bar Bellago is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the sauna, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, and kids' swimming pool as well as access to hot springs. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace, and concierge services. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free train pick-up service.

Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-star Otsu hotel include Lake Biwa Canal and Mii-dera.

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

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
AU$188* Per night/room 25 Apr. - 26 Apr.

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

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Premium Luxury Twin Room with View Bath AQUA [Adult-Only]

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

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

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

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

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

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

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

About the Biwako Hotel

Location 2-40 Hama-Machi, Otsu, Shiga-ken 520-0041

Property Features

Biwako Hotel offers its guests hot springs, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. There are 4 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. A children's pool, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Biwako Hotel. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are free. Free self parking is available.

  • 175 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1998
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Biwako-Hamaotsu Station (1.1 km / 0.7 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free train station pick-up
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Television
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 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 and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

HOSHI - This restaurant specializes in barbecue and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Bar Bellago - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Spa Services

  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, 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.

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Children stay free
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • UnionPay
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Car not required
  • Children stay free - maximum age 3
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are not washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

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 3200 for adults and JPY 1600 for children

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

Hotel Names

  • Biwako Hotel
  • Biwako Hotel Otsu
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  • Biwako
  • Biwako Hotel Otsu
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  • Biwako Hotel Hotel Otsu

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in July and close in August.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.