Biwako Grand Hotel

3.5 star property
Ryokan with restaurant, near Lake Biwa

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Hot springs
Exterior
Japanese Style Room with Private Open-air Bath | View from room
Restaurant
Courtyard
Overlooking Lake Biwa, Biwako Grand Hotel offers serene views and rejuvenating amenities. Unwind in the indoor mineral hot spring or treat yourself to a soothing massage, while enjoying free in-room WiFi and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Onsen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Hot springs
  • Free train station pick-up
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Spa services
  • Conference centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Corner/local shop

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Fridge
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is ฿7,022
฿7,790 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct

Room options

Japanese Style Room with Private Open-air Bath

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
4 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

Japanese Style Room with Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
4 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

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About the area

Map
6-5-1 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mount Hiei - 24 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Sanzen-in Temple - 24 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Kyoto University - 25 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Kyoto International Conference Centre - 29 min drive - 21.0 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 63 min drive
  • Kobe (UKB) - 98 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 108 min drive
  • Biwako-Hamaotsu Station - 12 min drive
  • Kamisakaemachi Station - 13 min drive
  • Ogotoonsen station - 17 min walk
  • Free train station pickup
  • Free train station drop-off

Restaurants

  • ‪スシロー 大津堅田店 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪麺屋 聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪中華そば 殿 雄琴店 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪麺屋昊鶏 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪雄琴 ACE - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Biwako Grand Hotel

Biwako Grand Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Lake Biwa. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a garden and a bike shuttle.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 182 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 6 PM to receive dinner.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Free train station shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke

Working away

  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike hire
  • Bike shuttle

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/games room
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 90
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Extra futon (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours a day. There are hot springs on site.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: JPY 150.0 per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Futon beds are available for JPY 5000 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for private bath/onsen and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility

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. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos 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.

Also known as

Biwako Grand Hotel Otsu
Biwako Grand Otsu
Biwako Grand
Biwako Grand Hotel Otsu
Biwako Grand Hotel Ryokan
Biwako Grand Hotel Ryokan Otsu

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Biwako Grand Hotel and nearby?

On-site recreation at Biwako Grand Hotel includes hot springs. Enjoy amenities such as spa services, an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Biwako Grand Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Biwako Grand Hotel like?

Biwako Grand Hotel is a short 19-minute walk from Lake Biwa and 4 minutes' walk from Ogoto Onsen.

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