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Hotel Amenities
Property Features
Dining options at the ryokan include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly ryokan also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Biwako Ryokusuitei is a smoke-free property.
- Library
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Elevator
- Karaoke
- Japanese garden
- Elevator door width (inches) - 35
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Elevator door width (centimeters) - 89
- Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 43
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 109
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting rooms
- Free self parking
- Free WiFi
- Free wired internet
- Smoke-free property
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Free area shuttle
- Spa services on site
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Kaiseki meal
- Genkan (entryway)
- Total number of rooms - 70
- No accessible shuttle
- Number of floors - 6
- Garden
- Number of accessible parking spaces 1
- Free newspapers in lobby
Family Friendly Amenities
- Free WiFi
- Free area shuttle
- Refrigerator
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.
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Slippers
- Digital TV service
- Free WiFi
- Free wired internet
- Down comforter
- TV size: 50
- TV size measurement: inch
- Heating
- Towels provided
- Number of bathrooms - 1
- Smart TV
- Toilet with electronic bidet
- Number of beds 2
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Window screens
- Child-size slippers
- Geta (wooden sandals)
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Bed sheets not available
Parking
Free self parking
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
Food & Drink
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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
- Tattoo restrictions disclaimer
- 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
Payment types
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- 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.
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 for adults and JPY 2200 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-in time ends at 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 20
Check-out
Check-out time is 10 AM
You need to know
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility. 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.
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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
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
- Pets not allowed
We should mention
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen. Reservations can be made by contacting the ryokan 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.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
Hotel Names
- Biwako Ryokusuitei
- Biwako Ryokusuitei Inn
- Biwako Ryokusuitei Inn Otsu
- Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu
- Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu
- Biwako Ryokusuitei Ryokan
- Biwako Ryokusuitei Ryokan Otsu
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