Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
4-7-7 Nionohama Otsu-shi Shiga, Kyoto, Kyoto, 520-8520, Japan
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4-7-7 Nionohama Otsu-shi Shiga, Kyoto, Kyoto, 520-8520, Japan
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Garden
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Room Service
- Safety Deposit Box
- Bar
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Elevator
- Coffee shop
- Chapel/shrine
- Wheelchair accessible
- outdoor pool
- shuttle service
- vending machine
- kitchenware
- 24-hour security
- Concierge services
- Designated Smoking Area
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hair/Beauty Salon
- Massage services
- Restaurant(s)
- Daily Housekeeping
- English
- Japanese
- Convenience Store
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Parking Available
- taxi service
- Shops on site
- Kids' pool
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Bicycle parking
- First aid kit available
- Cashless payment available
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Invoices
- Access to health care professionals
- Hygiene certification
- Staff trained in safety protocol
- Temperature check for guests and staff
- Free face masks
- Contactless check-in/out
- Food delivery
- Body thermometer available
- CCTV security in common areas
- Currency exchange service
- Daily disinfection
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Laundry services
- Luggage storage & lockers
- Safety chain and/or latch on doors available
- Physical/social distancing guidelines
- Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
- Individually-wrapped food options
- Air conditioning in public area
- Heating in public area
- Professional cleaning services
- Cleaning products available
- Room service available
- Alcoholic beverages available
- Bicycle rental (charges may apply)
- Parking available (charges may apply)
- Xerox/fax in business center
- Kid-friendly dining






















































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Olha (Solo Traveler)
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Really spacious room with big windows and magnificent view to Biwa Lake.
Comfortable beds and pillows. Breakfast with plenty of choice and the same fantastic view from windows.
Shuttle bus to the main train station is very helpful.
There is big supermarket nearby.
Really large hotel, but without hot springs or public bath.
Was surprised that swimming pool is available only till the end of September.
Quite far away from the station.
Allan L. (Family with young children)
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great view of the lake from the room.
Andy (Family with young children)
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Unbelievable view of lake and vista. Room spacious, clean and comfortable. Shuttle service very efficient
Nothing of note
Yen-Chiung (Couple)
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
I am very disappointed with my experience with Booking.com during my trip to Japan from September 28 through October 3, 2026.
I booked two hotels in Otsu through Booking.com: Biwako Hotel and Prince Hotel. When I made my reservations, the reservation information indicated that breakfast was included.
However, when I arrived at the hotels, I was told that breakfast was not included in my reservations. This was extremely frustrating because I made my travel arrangements based on the information provided by Booking.com.
I do not understand how a reservation can indicate that breakfast is included when the hotel does not recognize it upon arrival.
This was not what I expected from a major international booking platform. I trusted Booking.com to accurately communicate the terms of my reservation to the hotels.
I am asking Booking.com to investigate what happened with both reservations and explain why the breakfast included in my reservation information was not honored.
This experience has seriously affected my confidence in using Booking.com for future travel.
I strongly recommend that travelers carefully check their reservation details and keep copies of their confirmation, especially when breakfast or other benefits are included.
I am very disappointed with my experience with Booking.com during my trip to Japan from September 28 through October 3, 2026.
I booked two hotels in Otsu through Booking.com: Biwako Hotel and Prince Hotel. When I made my reservations, the reservation information indicated that breakfast was included.
However, when I arrived at the hotels, I was told that breakfast was not included in my reservations. This was extremely frustrating because I made my travel arrangements based on the information provided by Booking.com.
I do not understand how a reservation can indicate that breakfast is included when the hotel does not recognize it upon arrival.
This was not what I expected from a major international booking platform. I trusted Booking.com to accurately communicate the terms of my reservation to the hotels.
I am asking Booking.com to investigate what happened with both reservations and explain why the breakfast included in my reservation information was not honored.
This experience has seriously affected my confidence in using Booking.com for future travel.
I strongly recommend that travelers carefully check their reservation details and keep copies of their confirmation, especially when breakfast or other benefits are included.
Heng (Group Traveler)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Excellent location with convenient of shuttle pickup/drop off. The two rooms we booked were clean with wonderful amenities. We especially liked the pajamas and tea/coffee. Wish we could have purchased a set of pajamas back for souvenirs.
We find the breakfast buffet was just mediocre. It could be much better with better food selections. The placement of various dishes was awkward. It just didn’t smoothly flow.
Jilla (Couple)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
the view of Lake Biwa was Beautiful.
Nothing
Agata (Solo Traveler)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The view from the room.
Hotel is quite dated including our room that was not renovated and did not look like on the photos.
Diana (Group Traveler)
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Lovely hotel, pool and breakfast, staff very helpful to get us a taxi and dinner reservations
We had to ask 4 times for an extra pillow each
Patrick S. (Couple)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Amazing view over the lake. All rooms have a view i believe. It's a big hotel, more american style than japanese, with a big lobby and a bar and restaurant. The rooms are huge by japanese standards and facilities are great.
the only downside is because it's right at the lakeshore, its a bit of a trek to find somewhere to eat. And without a car you will be relying on their shuttle from the train station so make sure to check the schedule before arriving by train
Audrey (Family with young children)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Very close to lake. We booked it for the pool but didn’t think possible they would ask for payment to enter the pool! And for the chair.
Having to pay for the pool, no availability at restaurants, bed very hard and not much flexibility from staff. Also rooms really old, old carpet.
Shinobu (Family with young children)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
All the staff were very kind, polite, and professional. Great stay overall. My husband was injured at the pool (entirely his own fault), but the staff took excellent care of him - really appreciated their professionalism and quick response. We will definitely come back!
Amir (Solo Traveler)
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
המלון עצמו והחדרים בפני עצמם יפים,נקיים ויוקרתיים, מלון יפייפה.
הזמנתי 2 חדרים בהזמנה אחת, אני עם ילדים קטנים ומשום מה כל חדר היה בקומה ובצד אחר של המלון, דיברתי עם הפקיד קבלה שבקושי הבין אנגלית ובסופו של דבר אמר כי המלון בתפוסה מלאה ואין מה לעשות, זה גרם לי לבעיה גדולה ונאלצנו ההורים להתפצל בין החדרים, לא כיף.
Yayuk W. S. (Couple)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We love to stay at Lake Biwa Otsu because the staffs are always nice.
None
Yesenia (Family with young children)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Ramon (Family with young children)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location, perfect view, nice big pool!
Pool could be a bit deeper
Mariko (Family with young children)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Staff are very accomodating to requests.
nothing
Ulrika (Family with young children)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
It was right by the lake with a great view.
The room was a bit small for 3 people and the pool was emptied with no water even though it was July.
leslie (Group Traveler)
stayed in July, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location
Kobayashi (Solo Traveler)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
the lakeview
Mamata (Family with young children)
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Clean
Nothing
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Area information
- Itami Intl Airport - 29.74 mi
- Shiga Station - 2.95 mi
- Yamashina Station - 4.17 mi
- Kujoyama Station - 5.06 mi
- Hiei Sancho Station - 5.37 mi
- Cable Hiei Station - 5.56 mi
- Keage Station - 5.60 mi
- Yase Hieizanguchi Station - 6.17 mi
- Higashiyama Station - 6.20 mi
- Sanjo Keihan Station - 6.54 mi
- Sanjo Station - 6.62 mi
- Gion Shijo Station - 6.63 mi
- Kawaramachi Station - 6.78 mi
- Demachiyanagi Station - 6.82 mi
- Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Station - 6.82 mi
- Kiyomizu Gojo Station - 6.86 mi
- Kokusaikaikan Station - 7.11 mi
- Inari Station - 7.20 mi
- Karasuma Oike Station - 7.34 mi
- Gojo Station - 7.36 mi
- Marutamachi Station - 7.38 mi
- Kyoto Station - 7.53 mi
- Imadegawa Station - 7.55 mi
- Kyoto Municipal Zoo - 5.87 mi
- Kyoto National Museum - 6.68 mi
- Kyoto International Manga Museum - 7.32 mi
- Maruyama Park - 6.13 mi
- Kyoto University - 6.29 mi
- Doshisha University - 7.47 mi
- Gion District - 6.49 mi
- Imperial Palace - 7.31 mi
- Kyoto Tower - 7.45 mi
- Zeze - 0.49 mi
- Yamashina - 4.37 mi
- Eikan-do Zenrin-ji - 5.35 mi
- Nanzen-ji Temple - 5.44 mi
- The Philosopher's Walk - 5.47 mi
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple - 5.94 mi
- Chion-in Temple - 5.96 mi
- Shoren-in Temple - 6.00 mi
- Heian Shrine - 6.10 mi
- Kodai-ji - 6.12 mi
- Yasaka Shrine - 6.26 mi
- Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple - 6.58 mi
- Ponto-cho - 6.70 mi
- Sanjusangen-do Temple - 6.75 mi
- Tofuku-ji Temple - 6.88 mi
- Shimogamo Shrine - 6.99 mi
- Nishiki Market - 7.00 mi
- Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine - 7.07 mi
- Kyoto International Conference Center - 7.15 mi
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Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
4-7-7 Nionohama Otsu-shi Shiga, Kyoto, Kyoto, 520-8520, Japan