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Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

3.0 star property

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Two single beds, a sofa, and a desk with a chair are featured in this stylish room.
Welcome to Smile Hotel, where guests can enjoy a convenient street-level entrance with a glass door.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast spread with a variety of options, including eggs, salads, and meats, accompanied by freshly baked bread and a coffee machine.
Guests can check in and receive assistance at the reception desk, which features a telephone and a convenient work surface.
Relax in comfort with two massage chairs, each featuring a footrest and headrest, in a serene space with a window and carpeted floor.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1-3-11, Ogaya, Otsu, Shiga, 520-2144
  • Ishiyamadera Temple
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Osaka (ITM-Itami)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Smoking

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About this property

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

3-star Otsu hotel close to Lake Biwa
This hotel features a restaurant, self parking, and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include free newspapers. Change of towels is available on request.
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This Otsu hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The hotel offers a restaurant. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 800 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; JPY 900 per person
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately JPY 900 per person
  • Self parking fee: JPY 800 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Smile Hotel Seta
Smile Otsu Seta
Smile Seta
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta Otsu
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta Hotel
Smile Hotel Otsu Seta Hotel Otsu

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 231 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gerry

Traveled with partner
Property is a bit old. All light is off if you removed key, not very convenient at times.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shinya

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anh Dao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shinya

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Pengkuei, Toronto

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
An aging hotel that needs a bit of renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

GHAN SHYAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness
Older hotel pre key card era.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alejandro Jr.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is not on the usual tourist trail. We always have a rental car so tend to venture off the beaten track. Staff were super friendly. Not much English but that’s just Japan and part of the adventure. Breakfast was typical Japanese hotel breakfast. Don’t ever go to Japan and expect an American Breakfast. They serve salad amongst other things. But pastries and yoghurt were also available. There is a traditional izakaya below the hotel for dinner. And convenience stores across the road. The hotel parking was easy to find and only ¥800 per night. Short walk to hotel from the parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for touring Kyoto

A very convenient hotel for touring Kyoto, situated next to a train station. No nonsense hotel. No food for westerners at the breakfast buffet...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice Hotel

This hotel was right next to the Seta Train Station (we used the JR Pass) and it was very convenient in catching trains to the various sites in Kyoto. The room was very small and we had an XL Twin, but the staff was super friendly and helpful. The free breakfast was pretty good. The only things we didn't care for was the cold sausage, cold scrambled eggs and lukewarm salads. The coffee maker also took a long time to brew one cup at a time. But the pastries and bread were great.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place. Comfy, quiet, and clean. Awesome breakfast provided!

10/10 Excellent

jhen, a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Youngku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

SACHIKO

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

みずえ

Traveled with family
ツインルームが広く、このお値段の中では大満足です。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Man Shan

第一次過黎大津

櫻花季，京都的住宿太貴了，考慮了這邊的，反正沒來過，當周圍深度遊。 如會搭JR係真係好便利，因就在附近(瀨田站) 酒店事實是很舊了，不是用卡入房，供電是要插門匙， 花灑膠喉都好殘舊，但勝在水力很強，去水也很好， 廁所抽水弱都好似沒有一樣，建議打開少少門沖 反而有點欣賞房內有個小鬧鐘，可提醒時間。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Noriaki

なし
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katsumi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
喫煙室とはいえ、ベットや浴槽周りがヤニの臭いがきつくひどすぎた。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

アキラ

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
毎回利用させてもらっています。 とても立地がよく、駅が近くで、近くにスーパーもあり、飲食店もありとても便利な場所です。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiyoshi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
建物や設備はさすがに古さが見られますが、従業員の方の対応や朝食はとても良かったです。とにかく値段が手頃で朝食付だったので連泊しました。瀬田大津駅のすぐそばで近くに美味しいベーカリーもありレンタカー借りての大津旅行をお安く満喫できました。
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

FUJIWARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025