General
Location
With a stay at Biwako Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Otsu, within a 10-minute walk of Otsu Port and Biwako Flower Fountain. This 4-star hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lake Biwa Canal and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Ishiyamadera Temple.
Room
Make yourself at home in one of the 175 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and toilets with an electronic bidet.
Facilities / Services
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including hot springs, a sauna, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
meal
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Business facility
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Location
With a stay at Biwako Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Otsu, within a 10-minute walk of Otsu Port and Biwako Flower Fountain. This 4-star hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Lake Biwa Canal and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Ishiyamadera Temple.
Area info
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Lake Biwa - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Otsu Port - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Biwako Flower Fountain - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Lake Biwa Canal - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Biwako Hall - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Aeon Mall Kusatsu - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Ishiyamadera Temple - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Daigoji Temple - 9.6 km / 6 mi
Kyoto Municipal Zoo - 11 km / 6.8 mi
National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto - 11 km / 6.8 mi
Eikando Temple - 11.2 km / 7 mi
Miyakomesse - 11.4 km / 7.1 mi
Chion-in Temple - 11.4 km / 7.1 mi
Nanzenji Temple - 11.5 km / 7.1 mi
Philosopher's Walk - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
The nearest major airport is Itami Airport (ITM) - 58.5 km / 36.3 mi
Equipment
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Equipment & Service
Make yourself at home in one of the 175 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and toilets with an electronic bidet.
Amenity of hotel
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Vending machine
- Swimming pool
- Free train station drop-off
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Free WiFi
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Designated smoking areas
- Garden
- Wedding services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Rooftop terrace
- Luggage storage
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Porter/bellhop
- 24-hour front desk
- Wheelchairs available on site
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free train station pickup
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Children's pool
- Sauna
- Elevator
- Free self parking
- Conference space
- Hair salon
- Terrace
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Concierge services
- Year Built - 1998
- Total number of rooms - 175
- Number of floors - 12
Restaurant
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Policy
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Meals are not included in the room rate for children ages 3 years and younger whose stay is included
Pets not allowed Check-in time starts at : 3:00 PM Check-out time is : 12:00 PM
Service fee
When staying at this facility
- The seasonal pool will be open from July to August.
- Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- 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.
- A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
- Disinfectant is used to clean the property, and commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays.
- Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for buffet breakfast: JPY 3200 for adults and JPY 1600 for children (approximately)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Resort fee and other taxes
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
