Hotel Smile Residence a Ōtsu

My partner and I thorougly enjoyed our stay at Biwako Hotel. All rooms face the beautiful Lake Biwako and the view was perfect. We even caught a snowfall on one of our mornings here. The staff was great and always friendly even when there was a slight language barrier. We tried their breakfast as well which was really good. Highly recommend renting their electric bikes and cycling around the lake during sunset. And also going for the Lake Biwako Cruise! The hotel onsen is wonderful as well, we will definitely be back

E'stato pubblicato nel piano PKG dell'agenzia di viaggi, e sono rimasto perché è il più economico di Dajin.Descriverò i vantaggi e i punti di interesse.Inoltre, le foto pubblicate sulla pagina principale sono molto più (riso) ● vantaggi vicino al lago e alla stazione. Si dice che la stazione sia a soli un minuto a piedi, ma in realtà è così lontana.La stazione di Yan Dajin è a pochi passi dal lago.Lavatrice è buona.Dopo il lavaggio della vasca mattina e sera, l'acqua calda è uscita immediatamente.Non c'è problema con la quantità e la pressione dell'acqua.Non è automatico. Non è una chiusura automatica, che è raro nel più vicino hotel.Rottare la chiusura dall'esterno (non la chiusura) per sbloccare e bloccare.Mi piace personalmente questo, perché non può essere bloccato.C'è una stanza di fumo.Perché sono un fumatore, quindi avere una stanza di fumo è molto utile. TripAdvisor ha detto che ”tutte le camere sono vietate di fumare”, ma c'è una camera di fumo appropriata.Anche i fumatori possono essere sicuri.● Non sono poche strutture chiave interessate.Lavatrice di capelli e guardie capelli sono pronti solo per una miscela. Non c'è tempo la mattina dopo, quindi quando mi sono contattato alla reception, mi è stato detto che se vengo a prendere la reception, la consegnero'.Questo è il primo hotel monouso.Inoltre, la rivelazione è solo champagne.Poiché viene ripetuto con l'ex ospite, diventa molto piccolo.La macchina di secco non si secca. Il ventilatore è un tipo installato in una camera da letto comune, ma non è facile da asciugare a causa della pressione del vento.Solo un elettrone.Poiché solo un elettrone è disponibile, il elettrone non è facile arrivare al primo piano della ricetta al mattino, ci sono voluti molto tempo per arrivare al primo piano della ricetta.Non ci sono negozi convenienti vicino. Non c'è negozio conveniente vicino all'hotel, e'molto inconveniente.Si conclude semplicemente.Sono più sorpreso delle strutture convenienti.Inoltre, se hai bisogno di estendere la linea, ti contatterò alla reception 22, quindi ti contatterò. Quando mi aspettavo che fosse inviato nella mia stanza, mi è stato detto di andare alla reception per prenderlo (rissime), penso che coloro che vogliono solo dormire siano stupidi.Il prezzo è anche relativamente ragionevole.

Came here with family during the Sakura season. It's easy to get to the onset hotel. After arriving at the Ogoto Onsen JR station, towards the south exit you will find a cell phone attached to a board with explanation how to use the phone to call one of the onsen hotels. After the call, their shuttle bus will then come and pick you up between 2pm to 6pm I think. The hotel staff in general are very welcoming. Our family scored a deal with their penthouse suite with private indoor and outdoor onsen. Four of us stayed in the suite and the price is only slightly more than four of us staying in 2 regular rooms. It also came with a beautiful fruit platter for you to enjoy. The suite is very spacious with 2 separate toilets. The bath area has 2 sinks, a shower stall as well as a japanese style bathing area connected to the 2 onsen baths (indoor one is a hinoki wood tub and the outdoor one is a stone one. The outdoor onsen does have a slight privacy issue as there are some residential buildings in a distance. While my mom was a bit too modest to use the outdoor one (which I am not and fully enjoyed it), she did take full advantage of the indoor private onsen. Of course the hotel also has a public onsen for the guests. In fact they have two. One in each towers. I used the one on the top floor in the morning and it was a bless seeing the sunrise while soaking in the hot onsen water. Our package also included both dinner and breakfast that were served at their private dining room. Both meals were done in kaiseki style. We were particularly impressed by their dinner. Not only was it cooked with high quality ingredients and with beautiful presentation, they did not skimp on the quantity as well. Often after eating dinner at other onsen hotel, I would not feel full and actually felt a bit hungry later at night, at Yumotokan the courses kept coming and I was completely stuffed at the end. In fact I did not finish the rice even though it was so yummy (cooked from scratch in front of us with a flamed mini-stove). All in all, a very satisfactory experience. I can recommend anyone who comes to Kyoto/Osaka and wants an excursion and experiences the traditional Japanese onsen.

優點： 1.就在車站樓上超級方便 2.有很多漫畫 缺點： 1.乾淨度：在床單上有很多黑色碎屑，不曉得是什麼。毛巾上也有黑色碎屑。但公共區域還算乾淨。 2.煙味🚬：明明到處貼滿禁止吸菸的標誌，但整間充滿煙味，就像被丟進吸煙區一樣。猜測是吸煙區的空調是中央空調，浴室及睡覺區都是煙味。晚上煙味重到睡不著。 3.空間🤏：這點跟上面那點有關。在床上有一個很大的煙霧偵測器，只要我跪坐就會撞到頭。明明煙味這麼重也偵測不到，何必放那麼大一個偵測器佔空間。 4.位置安排：我待的這幾天房間很空，一次大概就五人以下。但不知道為什麼要把我安排在兩個人中間，而且很不幸的都會打呼，被吵到睡不著。 5.舒適度：床非常硬，床墊是薄薄的海綿，只要一翻身就會有很大的聲音。枕頭塞的是硬豆子，小小一個，我還以為在修行呢。 6.價格：以這樣的品質來說，還不如多付幾百塊住一般飯店。這個價格以膠囊旅館來說偏貴

La stanza è molto pulita e il personale è molto entusiasta!Il problema di sentire tutte queste case è che il suono non è molto buono, si può sentire la conversazione dei vicini e arrivare in strada.Il drago dell'acqua tra le palle non ha acqua calda per molto tempo. Ma è ancora più consigliabile qui, mi sento molto comodo, e la colazione è anche deliziosa!!Se vivere per due giorni o più, puoi visitare qui bene!Spero di restare ancora la prossima volta ～

Buono, ma il fumo 🚬 puzza un po'di odore.

It was a great stay at this ryokan! The hotel is able to arrange a car to fetch you from the JR station. You can call them using a dedicated phone at the station which is used to contact the different ryokans. The car arrived in 10mins or so. The ride to the ryokan was also less than 10mins. The hotel also fetched us to the station on the last day of our stay. The ryokan itself is homely and cozy. We were greeted by an english speaking staff who introduced us to the amenities of the ryokan. There was also a nice welcome tea and matcha chocolate. Our bags were brought to our room as well during this time. The room is spacious and cozy. The hotel prepared 2 welcome biscuits in the room which was a nice personal touch. The room has a nice living room and a great view of Lake Biwa. Recommend to catch the sunrise over the lake! There are 2 normal beds as well as futon beds (need to set up yourself). Both are comfortable. The hotel also prepared pretty yukata for both female and male guests which you can wear during the stay. There are 4 different designs for ladies, and one design for the guys. You can request for different size if the one in the room doesn’t fit you. There is also a full length mirror and a mini dressing area at the side of the living room. It was fun dressing up in the yukata! The toilet, basin, shower and hot tub areas are all separate. The toilet is a little small, but the basin and mirror area is very spacious. The shower area is quite small as well and the shower head is rather low so you need to hold the shower head if you wish to wash up while standing. There is a small stool given for you to sit down though. The hot tub area is semi-outdoor and you can see Lake Biwa. But it is quite small (only good for one person). It was too cold so we didn’t use the hot tub. Instead, we booked the private onsen for 50mins. The private onsen has a private toilet and dressing area which is equipped with hairdryer, body lotion etc. There is a water dispenser as well if you need to hydrate yourself. The onsen area has a washing area, and the hot tub area is spacious for 2 person. There are privacy screens around the onsen area but there is a small gap to let in cold air for ventilation. Wish there is a good view from the private onsen but it was still enjoyable! Dinner and breakfast was Kaiseki style, and the meals were one of the highlights for my husband and I. We really enjoyed the courses which are clean tasting yet wholesome, fresh and flavourful. It was such a sumptuous treat! The ryokan also has a souvenir shop if you wish to buy anything back. Overall, my husband and I really enjoyed the stay here and we agreed this was one of the main highlights of our 12 days trip in Japan. Highly recommend!

Il proprietario ha dato un pacchetto di matcha

**Breathtaking Views** The hotel offers stunning views of Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest freshwater lake. My room featured panoramic vistas of the tranquil waters and surrounding mountains, especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset. **Comfortable Accommodations** The spacious accommodations blended traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern comforts. The cozy futon bedding ensured a restful night’s sleep, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. **Delicious Dining Options** Dining was a highlight, with a breakfast buffet that included a delightful mix of Japanese and Western dishes, emphasizing local ingredients. Fresh seafood and seasonal fruits made each meal enjoyable. **Excellent Location and Amenities** Located in Otsu, the hotel is perfectly situated for exploring the area. It offers free parking for guests and complimentary bike rentals, making it easy to explore the scenic lakeside paths and nearby attractions. The staff were incredibly helpful, providing recommendations for local sights, such as the historic Enryaku-ji Temple. Lake Biwa Hotel is a fantastic choice for a peaceful getaway. With stunning views, comfortable accommodations, and great amenities, I highly recommend it for a relaxing escape.