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Recent Reviews in Otsu
Nice hotel
The hotel was nice but had couple of things that didn't meet the expectations from this type of hotel: 1. No staff could speak English. If you're opening your hotel to foreigners then you MUST have multilingual staff. 2. What's up with charging for the pool?? Can't believe that. The hotel also does not provide housekeeping daily. I was told "we don't have to make your room everyday. The shuttle that hotel provides to the station is nice. The location on the lake is awesome. Very close to food places.
A verified traveller from Edmonton, Canada stayed at Lake Biwa Otsu Prince Hotel
Posted 1 month ago
Unbelievably incredible staff, comfort and views!!
Honestly the best hotel I have ever stayed at!! The room was perfectly spacious, the bath which overlooked otsu city near Osaka was a dream! The hot springs were very comfortable, clean and relaxing. The food was authentic Japanese so it's very different from the western norm. Regardless I highly highly recommend.
A verified traveller from A stayed at Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso Ryokan
Posted 4 months ago
Excellent view of Lake Biwa
It feels like a resort. The staff is attentive and polite. The room was large and clean. The downside is that it's far from the city center, but the restaurants in the hotel are excellent
A verified traveller stayed at Royal Oak Hotel Spa & Gardens
Posted 4 months ago
A memorable experience
It was our first time to Japan, and we weren't exactly sure what the whole experience would be like. While there was a bit of a language barrier we were not disappointed in the least. Right from the moment we got on the shuttle (from Ogotoonsen the nearest train station) to when we were dropped off, the staff did everything they could to make our stay as memorable as possible. The dinner served in our room was incredible, breakfast equally amazing, and having the private osen in our room tied everything together. I was a bit worried beforehand about the dinner since I don't eat any meat except fish, but they accommodated without issue. The only unexpected bit was the hotel was not right on the lake and there was a small road inbetween, but very little traffic and the well kept garden near the windows blocked things out. Apparently it's pretty common that they are not completely out of town so they're accessible to locals. Would definitely go back and would recommend it to anyone.
A verified traveller from ON, Canada stayed at Dantoukan Kikunoya
Posted 5 months ago
Great hotel outside busy Kyoto
We booked the Biwako as it was 9 minutes on the train from Kyoto. It was the perfect relaxing location right on the banks of Lake Biwako. Our room had a lake view and there was a fountain water show at night. The hotel provides a shuttle every 15 minutes to the station, so getting to and from Kyoto was so easy! We also did a day trip to Osaka (35 mins) and to Nara. The staff were absolutely amazing. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and I would definitely go back and recommend to anyone.
A verified traveller from Sydney, Australia stayed at Biwako Hotel
Posted 5 months ago
Great hotel
Friendly and very helpful staff!
Clean hotel with amenities.
2 minutes away from the subway station.
Many restaurants around the area.
Despite being close to the subway and being located in a residential area, nights are surprisingly quiet.
I would definitely come back on my next visit.
A verified traveller from a stayed at Smile Hotel Otsu Seta
Posted 5 months ago
Top One Percent
We are retired age Americans traveling by ourselves staying in a Japanese Hotel. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome. Any time we were uncertain of local custom or best practice, the staff was there to assist. As several had studied in the US, they definitely had sufficient English for us. By day 2 the staff was greeting us with Mr & Mrs J... At the end of our stay, the staff posed for pictures with us.
The food was outstanding -- best we've had in any of over a dozen hotels we've visited in Japan -- and if we knew any of the names, we would pass then along. Our room was large and comfortable and included a private onsen style bath and views of cherry blossoms and Lake Biwa.
We used this hotel for 10 nights as a base from which to explore Kyoto. The quiet property was a 20 minute walk from the train station [they will take you by shuttle bus if you prefer] plus a 20 minute train ride [runs every 15 minutes]. There is also one really good temple with excellent cherry blossoms nearby in Otsu.
Now, we are at a different hotel on the other side of Kyoto. In this new place we feel like we are processed in and out by number [236 if you must know].
A verified traveller from Colorado stayed at Biwako Hanakaido
Posted 6 months ago
Convenient base for sightseeing
Excellent room, kept spotless by cleaning staff. Remember reading reviewer's comment re Carpenters musak - still there. As you only hear it whilst using the restaurant, might not get to hear all the tracks!
Direct access to Otsu JR station - 2 stops to Kyoto.
Restaurant reasonably priced, good food well presented.
Staff excellent, but don't expect any English, they have none, but we got by.
A verified traveller from Cornwall UK stayed at Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto
Posted 2 years ago
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