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Biwako Hotel - Lakeside Hotspring Resort

Ōtsu, Japan

2-40 Hamamachi, Otsu, Shiga

8.9Rating
ExcellentRated by Guests
140Reviews

What to expect

Pros

  • 🌅Stunning lake views from rooms
  • 🍳Decent breakfast with egg station and freshly cooked meats
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family-friendly amenities like big rooms and balcony
  • 🛁New and decent hot spring bath
  • 🚎Convenient shuttle service to the train station
  • 😊Friendly and attentive staff
  • 🍰Well-designed and elegant cakes at dining area
  • 🏊‍♂️Fantastic public bath with a view of the lake
  • 🚶‍♂️Good location with a short walk or free shuttle bus to the station
  • 👫Spacious rooms ideal for couples

Cons

  • 🏨Exterior of the hotel looks old and massive
  • 🏖️Lack of beaches near the hotel
  • 🕰️Pool only open until a certain date and then closes for winter
  • 🍽️Limited dining options with average breakfast and pricey Italian restaurant
  • 🛁Some areas of the hotel show signs of aging
  • 🏊‍♂️Pool experience can be noisy due to many families
  • 🦷Inconsistency in providing amenities like toothbrushes
  • 🚗Limited parking spaces or inconvenient parking arrangements
  • 🧳Lack of amenity bar as advertised
  • 💸High prices at the Italian restaurant with subpar food quality

What this place has to offer

Things to do and ways to relaxMassage, Pool with view, Public bath, Sauna, Spa/sauna, Steamroom
Services and conveniencesConcierge, Daily housekeeping, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Laundry service, Luggage storage
Internet accessFree Wi-Fi in all rooms!, Wi-Fi in public areas
Languages spokenEnglish, Japanese

The 4-star Biwako Hotel offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Kyoto. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, daily housekeeping, gift/souvenir shop, postal service, 24-hour front desk are there for guest's enjoyment. Designed for comfort, selected guestrooms offer television LCD/plasma screen, air purifier, clothes rack, complimentary tea, humidifier to ensure a restful night. Enjoy the hotel's recreational facilities, including sauna, spa, massage, before retiring to your room for a well-deserved rest. No matter what your reasons are for visiting Kyoto, Biwako Hotel will make you feel instantly at home.

Where you'll be sleeping

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33 m²

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2 single beds

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40 m²

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2 semi double beds

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33 m²

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2 single beds

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42 m²

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2 semi double beds

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100 m²

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2 queen beds

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66 m²

Luxury Junior Suite - Non-Smoking

2 queen beds

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2 single beds

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33 m²

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2 semi double beds

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40 m²

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30 m²

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1 double bed

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