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5.0 out of 5

"Love my stay, good food and nice onsen. Will definitely go back! " More

By a verified traveler on Sun 15 Oct 2017

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Hotel Description

3.5-star spa ryokan near Saikyoji Temple

On lake

You'll find Saikyoji Temple and Ukimido within 3 miles (5 km) of this ryokan. Shozuiji Temple is within 3 miles (5 km) and Enryakuji Temple is within 12 miles (20 km).

Free shuttle, parking

A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this ryokan. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas and free internet in public areas. Enjoy free perks like free self parking and an area shuttle.

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$192* Per night/room Apr 23 - Apr 24

Yuuga Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Semi-Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.TwinXLBed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Koyu Premier Suite with Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.TwinXLBed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Manyo Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.Futon Maximum Occupancy 7 Max

Biwa No Kaze Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.TwinXLBed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Fuga Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Cypress Bath - Non-Smoking

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.Futon Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Biwako Ryokusuitei ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
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Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Biwako Ryokusuitei

Everyone (1)
5 out of 5

Nice hitel

Love my stay, good food and nice onsen. Will definitely go back!

Posted by , from ny, ny on Oct 15, 2017

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Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Biwako Ryokusuitei. Free self parking is available. This 3.5-star Otsu ryokan is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Karaoke
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Ogotoonsen station (1.5 km / 0.9 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Free area shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Biwako Ryokusuitei offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and children's slippers. This Otsu ryokan provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Smart television
  • Digital channels
  • Down blanket
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Children's slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Biwako Ryokusuitei has a restaurant on site.

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, Thai massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals), an indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen), and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours.

  • Deep tissue massage
  • Thai massage
  • Reflexology
  • Indoor public bath (no mineral springs)
  • Outdoor public bath (no mineral springs)
  • Indoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen)
  • Facial treatments
  • Outdoor mineral hot springs (Japanese-style onsen)
  • Massages
  • Yukata (Japanese robe)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 7:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 20

Special check-in instructions:

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

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

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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, debit cards, and cash

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

  • UnionPay
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Guests are not provided with hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Biwako Ryokusuitei
  • Biwako Ryokusuitei Inn
  • Biwako Ryokusuitei Inn Otsu
  • Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu
  • Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu
  • Biwako Ryokusuitei Ryokan
  • Biwako Ryokusuitei Ryokan Otsu

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.