Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel, Otsu (updated prices 2025)

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Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel

Shiga, Otsu, Nionohama 4-7-7 , Japan

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Guests who stayed here loved

“The view of the lake was magnificent. We also caught the sunrise from our room. Hotel staff were pleasant. Parking was free. International buffet breakfast was quite good.”

Arthur

Singapore

“The view is the best, the luggages drop off at Kyoto station and the shuttle service added all the plus points.”

Eugene

Singapore

“Great room with a fantastic view of Lake Biwa. The facilities in the room were very good. The regular shuttle bus to Otsu Station was very useful. The staff were very efficient. The onsite...”

Gerard

United Kingdom

“Stunning view, spacious room and easy to get around thanks to the shuttle bus”

Jennifer

Australia

“The breakfast was the best we have eaten in Japan. It was useful have a well stocked equivalent of 7/11 on the ground floor The shuttle to the railway station is good”

Richard

Madagascar

“Fantastic view and very handy shuttle to station. Great breakfast”

Disha

United Kingdom

“Wonderful place to recharge relax and do lots of walking. Comfortable beds plenty of pillows,no penny pinching on anything needed. Lovely staff.”

Robyn

Australia

“A spacious and cozy nest above the Lake, been upgraded to a suite / 3 night stay Fine food served in 4 indoor restaurants”

Arragon

Thailand

“We loved the view of the lake from our room. It was very well appointed and great value for money. The area is quiet and peaceful. The pool wasn't open when we stayed, as it was out of season. I...”

Ana

New Zealand

“Spacious room (japan style superior). Clean. Nice lake view. Free parking if you register as a member (if not it is only 500y). Convenience store inside.”

Areksowa

Poland

Categories:

Staff

8.8

Facilities

8.3

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Value for money

8.2

Location

9.1

Free WiFi

8.5

High score for Otsu

Lake view
Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Bath
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Key card access
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms
Safety deposit box

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Situated on the shores of Lake Biwa, Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel offers rooms with lake views, 7 restaurants and an outdoor pool. Lake cruises are available in front of the hotel. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Otsu Train Station, which is a 9-minute train ride from JR Kyoto Train Station. Rooms at Prince Hotel Lake Biwa feature high ceilings and large picture windows. Each room includes satellite TV channels and a seating area with sofa. The hotel provides a Welcome Counter at JR Kyoto Train Station where guests can leave their luggage while they explore Kyoto. A convenience store and a business centre are available. Shimizu Japanese Restaurant serves sushi with breathtaking lake views. Other dining options include French cuisine, while another restaurant features Japanese, Western and Chinese buffet-style cuisines using local organic ingredients. A poolside barbecue is available during summer. A sky lounge and coffee shop are also offered. A free shuttle bus to and from Otsu Train Station is provided. Lake Biwa Flower Fountain is a 10-minute drive from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Parking available at the hotel

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Room type	Number of guests
Japanese-Style Superior Room 5-20F Non-Smoking 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds
Superior Twin Room 5-20F Non-Smoking 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds
Room Selected at Check-In - Late Check In 17:00 - Check Out 10:00 2 single beds
Deluxe Double Room 32F - Non-Smoking 1 extra-large double bed
Deluxe Twin Room 21-30F Non-Smoking 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds
Deluxe Suite Room 21-30F - Non-Smoking 2 single beds
Executive Twin Room 33F 35F - Non-Smoking 2 single beds
Executive Double Room 34F - Non-Smoking 1 extra-large double bed
Executive Suite Room 33F 35F - Non-Smoking 2 single beds
Superior Twin Room - Late Check In 17:00 - Check Out 10:00 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds
Deluxe Twin Room - Late Check In 17:00 - Check Out 10:00 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds
Deluxe Twin Room 21-30F with Pool Access 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds
Deluxe Double Room 32F with Pool Access 1 extra-large double bed
Japanese-Style Superior Room 5-20F with Pool Access 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds
Deluxe Suite Room 21-30F with Pool Access 2 single beds
Executive Twin Room 33F 35F with Pool Access 2 single beds
Executive Double Room 34F with Pool Access 1 extra-large double bed
Executive Suite Room 33F 35F with Pool Access 2 single beds
Deluxe Twin Room - Dinner Buffet starts from 5:30 PM 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds
Superior Twin Room - Dinner Buffet starts from 5:30 PM 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds
Deluxe Double Room - Dinner Buffet starts from 5:30 PM 1 extra-large double bed
Japanese-Style Superior Room - Dinner Buffet starts from 5:30 PM 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds
Executive Twin Room 33F 35F - Dinner Buffet starts from 5:30 PM 2 single beds
Executive Double Room 34F - Dinner Buffet starts from 5:30 PM 1 extra-large double bed
Deluxe Suite Room 21-30F - Dinner Buffet starts from 5:30 PM 2 single beds
Executive Suite Room 33F 35F - Dinner Buffet starts from 5:30 PM 2 single beds
Deluxe Double Room - Late Check In (17:00~) - Check Out (~10:00) 1 extra-large double bed
Executive Double Room - 34th Floor - Late Check In (17:00~) - Check Out (~10:00) 1 extra-large double bed
Executive Twin Room ( 33th - 35th Floor) - Late Check In (17:00~) - Check Out (~10:00) 2 single beds
Superior Twin Room with Pool Access 2 single beds
- Limited on 8th Aug - Superior Twin Room with Fireworks Exhibition Ticket 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds
- Limited on 8th Aug - Japanese-Style Superior Room with Fireworks Exhibition Ticket 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds
- Limited on 8th Aug - Deluxe Suite with Fireworks Exhibition Ticket 2 single beds
- Limited on 8th Aug - Executive Double with Fireworks Exhibition Ticket 1 extra-large double bed
- Limited on 8th Aug - Deluxe Double Room with Fireworks Exhibition Ticket 1 extra-large double bed
- Limited on 8th Aug - Deluxe Twin Room with Fireworks Exhibition Ticket 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds
- Limited on 8th Aug - Executive Suite with Fireworks Exhibition Ticket 2 single beds
- Limited on 8th Aug - Executive Twin Room with Fireworks Exhibition Ticket 2 single beds

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

8.8

Facilities

8.3

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Value for money

8.2

Location

9.1

Free WiFi

8.5

High score for Otsu

Guests who stayed here loved

Arthur
Singapore
“The view of the lake was magnificent. We also caught the sunrise from our room. Hotel staff were pleasant. Parking was free. International buffet breakfast was quite good.”
Eugene
Singapore
“The view is the best, the luggages drop off at Kyoto station and the shuttle service added all the plus points.”
Gerard
United Kingdom
“Great room with a fantastic view of Lake Biwa. The facilities in the room were very good. The regular shuttle bus to Otsu Station was very useful. The staff were very efficient. The onsite convenience store was very good”
Jennifer
Australia
“Stunning view, spacious room and easy to get around thanks to the shuttle bus”
Richard
Madagascar
“The breakfast was the best we have eaten in Japan. It was useful have a well stocked equivalent of 7/11 on the ground floor The shuttle to the railway station is good”
Disha
United Kingdom
“Fantastic view and very handy shuttle to station. Great breakfast”
Robyn
Australia
“Wonderful place to recharge relax and do lots of walking. Comfortable beds plenty of pillows,no penny pinching on anything needed. Lovely staff.”
Arragon
Thailand
“A spacious and cozy nest above the Lake, been upgraded to a suite / 3 night stay Fine food served in 4 indoor restaurants”
Ana
New Zealand
“We loved the view of the lake from our room. It was very well appointed and great value for money. The area is quiet and peaceful. The pool wasn't open when we stayed, as it was out of season. I imagine it is even more lovely in the summer when...”
Areksowa
Poland
“Spacious room (japan style superior). Clean. Nice lake view. Free parking if you register as a member (if not it is only 500y). Convenience store inside.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
6 restaurants on site

Lake View Dining "Biona"
- Cuisine
  Chinese • Japanese • European
- Open for
  Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Shimizu Japanese Restaurant
- Cuisine
  Japanese • Sushi
- Open for
  Lunch • Dinner
Beaux Sejours French Restaurant
- Cuisine
  French
- Open for
  Dinner
- Ambiance
  Romantic
Riho Chinese Restaurant
- Cuisine
  Chinese
- Open for
  Lunch • Dinner
Lobby Lounge Port NIO
- Open for
  High tea
- Ambiance
  Modern
Sky Lounge Top of Otsu
- Open for
  Cocktail hour
- Ambiance
  Romantic

Facilities of Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Bathroom

Toilet paper
Towels
Bidet
Bath or shower
Slippers
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Bath
Shower

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet
Alarm clock

View

Lake view
View

Kitchen

Electric kettle
Refrigerator

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Clothes rack

Activities

Bicycle rental
Additional charge
Cycling
Off-site

Living Area

Sofa
Seating Area
Desk

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Telephone
TV

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne
Additional charge
Kid-friendly buffet
Breakfast in the room
Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs ¥500 per day.

Reception services

Invoice provided
Luggage storage
Currency exchange
24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

Daily housekeeping
Trouser press
Dry cleaning
Additional charge
Laundry
Additional charge

Business facilities

Fax/photocopying
Additional charge
Business centre
Additional charge
Meeting/banquet facilities
Additional charge

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers
CCTV in common areas
Smoke alarms
Security alarm
Key card access
24-hour security
Safety deposit box
Additional charge

General

Shuttle service
Vending machine (snacks)
Vending machine (drinks)
Designated smoking area
Air conditioning
Heating
Chapel/shrine
Lift
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Wake up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

Visual aids: Braille
Wheelchair accessible

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 - outdoorAdditional charge

Seasonal
All ages welcome
Shallow end
Pool/beach towels

Pool 2 - outdoor (kids)Additional charge

Seasonal
Suitable for kids
Shallow end
Pool/beach towels

Wellness

Kids' pool
Additional charge
Full body massage
Massage
Additional charge

Languages spoken

English
Japanese

House rules
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Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

Room options at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel include:
- Twin
- Double
- Suite
Check-in at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel has 6 restaurants:
- Beaux Sejours French Restaurant
- Riho Chinese Restaurant
- Shimizu Japanese Restaurant
- Lobby Lounge Port NIO
- Lake View Dining "Biona"
- Sky Lounge Top of Otsu
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Full body massage
- Swimming Pool
- Bicycle rental
Guests staying at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
The prices at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel is 1.3 miles from the centre of Otsu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.