Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel features a golf course and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Lake Biwa. The seasonal outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Shimizu Japnanese, one of 4 restaurants, which serves Japanese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Also, Kawaramachi Street and Fushimi Inari Shrine are within a short drive. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
529 rooms
Arranged over 38 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Some room names indicate varying check-in and check-out times, which override standard check-in and check-out hours.
The listed optional pool fee applies to guests age 13 and older. The pool fee for children age 4-12 is JPY 1500, and there is no fee for children age 3 and under.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Uncovered on-site self-parking (JPY 500 per day)
On-site parking is limited
Off-site
Free area shuttle
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10 AM
4 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Travelling with children
Children's pool
Free local shuttle
Local/corner shop
Bed rails
What to do
Shopping
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Conference space (31646 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Bike hire
Golf cart on-site
Facilities
Built in 1989
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Golf course on-site
Golf driving range on-site
Seasonal outdoor pool
Shopping centre on-site
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 155
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Freshen up
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Hydromassage shower head
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Shimizu Japnanese – This restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Lake View Dining Biona – This buffet restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Beaux Sejours French Rest – This restaurant specialises in French cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
Riho Chinese Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open selected days.
Port NIO Lobby Lounge – This café only serves lunch. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2900 to 2900 for adults and JPY 1000 to 2900 for children
Parking
Uncovered self-parking costs JPY 500 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Facilities are accessible for an extra charge
Pool access is available for an extra charge of JPY 3000
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The seasonal pool is open from August 01 to August 31
Policies
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Guests with tattoos are not able to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
The optional facilities fee to access the outdoor seasonal pool applies to adults over 12 years old. The fee for children ages 4-12 is JPY 1,500 per day.
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.
Also known as
Hotel Otsu
Otsu Hotel
Otsu Prince
Lake Biwa Prince Hotel
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince
Prince Otsu
Prince Otsu Hotel
Lake Biwa Prince
Otsu Prince Hotel
Prince Hotel Otsu
Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel
Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Otsu
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Otsu
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Hotel
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Hotel Otsu
Frequently asked questions
Does Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs JPY 500 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel and nearby?
Tee off at the on-site golf course. Enjoy amenities such as 2 bars and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel?
Yes, there are 4 on-site restaurants, featuring Japanese cuisine.
Does Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
What's the area around Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel like?
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel is located on the waterfront, a short 14-minute walk from Lake Biwa and 20 minutes' walk from Biwako Hall.
Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
27 October 2024
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 September 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 September 2024
Gary
Gary, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 July 2024
CHUNG MING
CHUNG MING, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 June 2024
Tsz Yeung
Tsz Yeung, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 June 2024
Everything fine except when I was seatrd on the toilet my private parts were touching the water in toilet. I had to take a shower after each time I used the toilet...
Probably, the water level should be adjusted if possible.
VIKTOR
VIKTOR, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 June 2024
Nice hotel with a Great Lake Biwa view.
Hwee Fang Charlotte
Hwee Fang Charlotte, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 June 2024
Stay here was great, we got upgraded to suite which was perfect especially having 2 young kids who need space to move around. The views from the room were amazing, you could see the whole of lake biwa and even the city.
The location was walking distance to the supermarket/shops/parks, and even had a its own little convience store at the bottom. I would highly recommend if you are staying in the area.
George
George, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 June 2024
Nice hotel with good view
Spacious rooms with full length window panel. Managed to see sunrise from the room.
Toilet was clean but a bit old fashioned. Breakfast restaurants have very good view and a good vairiety of food.
Overall, the stay at the hotel was fantastic for my family.
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2024
david
david, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 April 2024
Benjamin
Benjamin, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 April 2024
Beautiful hotel
Li-yin
Li-yin, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 April 2024
I loved the view i had of the lake. It was amazing. I booked an extra night and got a room upgrade so i didnt have to checkout and check back in for the extra night.
Alice
Alice, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 April 2024
Loved my stay and enjoyed my upgrade due to staying an extra night. Attended strawberry time which was amazing! Would definitely stay again next time im back in Japan.
Alice From Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Alice
Alice, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
20 April 2024
Our room was in dire need of refurbishment although the view was great. Very few staff had enough English to understand requests for information. Very few restauraunts could be found nearby but the hotel breakfast buffet was really good.
Laurence
Laurence, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 April 2024
The property and staff were wonderful. The cost of dinning in the rooftop restaurants were very overpriced for the quality. Everything seemed to be pre-plated and nothing stood out as great for $140 per person. The hotel lacked excitement as well with mostly 60yr old people. Great place if you are 60 :)
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 April 2024
Beautiful and very friendly staff. Great location. Easy access to Kyoto.
Li-yin
Li-yin, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 April 2024
A very nice view from the property! Very quiet, not as many tourists.
Sergey
Sergey, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 April 2024
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 December 2023
Lee
Lee, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 December 2023
Upmarket resort/convention-style property in a stunning location on the shore of Lake Biwa. Amazing view from the room. Very expensive in-house dining options. Not close to transport, but half-hourly free shuttle bus to Otsu station fills that gap to some extent.
John
John, 4-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
5 December 2023
SEE
SEE, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 November 2023
very good
WAI KEI
WAI KEI, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 November 2023
Gorgeous hotel with beautiful views and friendly staff. Our view of the lake was like a dream. Shuttle takes you directly to and from train station twice an hour. If you can handle a bit of a walk, charming restaurants are right by the lake. I want to return!!
Keidra
Keidra, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 November 2023
It seems like every room will have a great view sue to the shape of the building. The staff were great and welcoming. I could easily recommend this hotel to anyone.