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Biwako Hotel
4 stars

Biwako Hotel

2-40 Hama-Machi, Ōtsu, Japan
Ōtsu, Japan
See location+81 775 247 111
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£93
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rate per night

8.8
Very good
based on 1611 reviews
1,611 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Superior room
£93
Deluxe room
£100
Double room
£123
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Overview

All guest rooms have balcony and superb lake view. We are offering various kinds of stay plan with delicious seasonal cuisine. Natural hot spring big baths face Lake Biwa and have open air baths and sauna. Suitable for both sightseeing and business. Free parking accommodates 700 vehicles.
8.8
Very good rating
Based on 1,611 verified guest reviews

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£93
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Amenities at Biwako Hotel

  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Child pool

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Yukata (Japanese bathrobe)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Open-air bath
  • Toilet paper
  • Public bath
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Key card access
  • Bottle of water
  • Chapel/shrine
  • 24-hour front desk

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Refrigerator
  • Vending machine (drinks)

Pool and spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Pool with a view

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Grill
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Hot spring bath
  • Bicycle hire
  • Beauty salon

General

  • Slippers
  • Lake view
  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Accessibility and suitability

  • Lift
  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area

Family friendly

  • Child pool
  • Kids meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Trouser press

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Reviews of Biwako Hotel

8.8
Very good
1611 verified ratings
Wonderful
989
Very good
326
Good
177
Okay
53
Fair
44
Mediocre
10
Poor
12

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests rave about the stunning views of Lake Biwa, the excellent service, and the comfortable rooms. The on-site restaurants are highly praised, although some guests noted that breakfast options could be improved. Overall, it's a relaxing place to enjoy nature and unwind.
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Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness9.5 out of 10
Service9 out of 10
Bathroom9 out of 10
Bed Comfort8.5 out of 10
Breakfast5 out of 10
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10
Wonderful
Earl, Mar 2018
Pros (+) The restaurants inside the hotel were all excellent! Four different restaurants inside the hotel and one had four different styles of cuisines for a total of seven excellent resturants!
Cons (-) You must get reservations, all restaurants always crowded.

Location

2-40 Hama-Machi, Ōtsu

What's nearby

  • Shimanoseki Train Station386 yd
  • Biwako Hall0.4 mi
  • Otsu Railway Station0.5 mi
  • Lake Biwa Canal0.6 mi
  • Ojiyama Stadium0.8 mi
  • Mii-dera Temple0.9 mi
  • Biwako Otsukan1.1 mi
  • Zeze High School1.6 mi
  • Ishiyama Train Station2.8 mi
  • Shiga Prefectural Ishiyama High School3.3 mi
  • Takebe Taisha3.6 mi
  • Seta Station3.6 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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  • How long should you stay at Biwako Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

FAQs when booking at Biwako Hotel

  • Where is Biwako Hotel located?

    Biwako Hotel is located at 2-40 Hama-Machi, 0.7 miles from the centre of Ōtsu. Shimanoseki Train Station is the closest landmark to Biwako Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Biwako Hotel?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Biwako Hotel.

  • Does Biwako Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Biwako Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Biwako Hotel offer free parking?

    Yes, Biwako Hotel offers free parking.

  • How far is Biwako Hotel from the airport?

    Biwako Hotel is 28.9 miles from Osaka Itami.

  • Does Biwako Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, Biwako Hotel has a pool on-site.

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8.4
0.7 mi
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28.9 mi

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