Biwako Grand Hotel

3.5 star property
Comfortable Otsu ryokan in Ogoto with free parking

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Hot springs
Hot springs
Exterior
Desk, free WiFi
Lobby
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
6-5-1 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101
  • Popular LocationOgoto Onsen4 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Biwa Museum15 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Hiei21 min drive
  • AirportKobe (UKB)97 min drive
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Room options

Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Japanese Style Room with Private Open-air Bath

Highlights

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

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About the area

Otsu

Biwako Grand Hotel is located in Ogoto, a neighborhood in Otsu. Nishiki Market and Heian Shrine are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley. Biwako Otsukan and Lake Biwa Museum are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 4 min walk
  • Lake Biwa Bridge - 7 min drive
  • Lake Biwa Museum - 15 min drive
  • Enryakuji Temple - 19 min drive
  • Mount Hiei - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station - 17 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • スシロー 大津堅田店 - 2 min drive
  • 伊予製麺雄琴店 - 18 min walk
  • 麺屋聖〜kiyo〜 - 12 min walk
  • ガールズファンタジー - 12 min walk
  • プルプルネクステージ - 13 min walk

About this property

Biwako Grand Hotel

Take advantage of an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen), a garden and an arcade/games room at Biwako Grand Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a conference centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • Swimming pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Hot springs on-site, a gift shop and karaoke
  • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in reception and luggage storage
Room features
All 182 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • 24-hour public bath
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Massage
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa services
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Property is 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

Does Biwako Grand Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Biwako Grand Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Biwako Grand Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

Biwako Grand Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traditional hot spring hotel
You got everything you need in the hotel. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
그냥 구글 맵에서 콕 찍어서 갔던 소도시 호텔인데, 온천수가 대박이었음. 뜨겁지도 차갑지도 않으면서 온천수 특유의 미끌미끌함과 맑은 물인데, 잠깐만 들어가 앉았다 나와도 피부가 매끈해지는 최고의 온천수임. 주변 풍광도 호수와 어우러져 너무나 멋짐. 조용하게 하루종일 뒹굴거리다 오기에 딱 좋은 호텔입니다. 식사도 좋았어요.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Reiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
サービス
子供が魚介系が苦手なので、事前にその旨伝えていたら、お肉に代えてくれていて本当に助かりました。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
호수가 보이는 온천 너무나도 아름답고 잘 쉬었다 갑니다
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
정갈한 식사와 아늑한 방에서 잘쉬다 갑니다 노천탕이 갖춰져 있어 편안한 숙박을 할수 있습니다
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018