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Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Lake Biwa

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Lobby
Balcony
Exterior
Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Semi-double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
The price is $332
includes taxes & fees
$301 per night
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Compact Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Semi-double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Non-Smoking, Twin Beds[Twin Room][Non-Smoking]

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Smoking Small Double[Semi-Double Room][Smoking]

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Non-Smoking Small Double[Semi-Double Room][Non-Smoking]

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1-1-1, Osaka, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0064

What's nearby

  • Biwako Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Biwa Canal - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Heian Shrine - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 12 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 50 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 95 min drive
  • Kamisakaemachi Station - 8 min walk
  • Biwako-Hamaotsu Station - 14 min walk
  • Otani Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪スターバックス - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ちゃんぽん亭総本家 ビエラ大津店 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Calendar Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪ラーメンモリン - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪THE CALENDAR - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto

At Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Biwa and Fushimi Inari Shrine. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Also, Kiyomizu Temple and Shijo Street are within a short drive.

Languages

Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 131 rooms
  • Arranged over 12 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Japanese breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Working away

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 100-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Japanese breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 850 per person

Policies

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 accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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Hotel Tetora Otsu
Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto
Otsu Kyoto
Tetora Kyoto
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Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto Otsu
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Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto Hotel Otsu

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto like?
Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto is a short 8-minute walk from Kamisakaemachi Station and 14 minutes' walk from Lake Biwa.

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Keiko, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Simple, clean great staff
The room was the usual size for business hotels. The bed was maybe a double but definitely not a single. I slept soundly and I was very comfortable. I have food allergies and the staff made a special plate for me from the buffet to make sure I found what I could eat. The buffet looked really good, many choices for those who can eat it all.
Heather, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The room was ok, nothing great but nothing bad. Staff was nice but not very outgoing. No parking on site.
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

The staff is very accomodating. But I think having their own parking area is much better :)
Rikka Mae, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Convenient base for sightseeing
Excellent room, kept spotless by cleaning staff. Remember reading reviewer's comment re Carpenters musak - still there. As you only hear it whilst using the restaurant, might not get to hear all the tracks! Direct access to Otsu JR station - 2 stops to Kyoto. Restaurant reasonably priced, good food well presented. Staff excellent, but don't expect any English, they have none, but we got by.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

So So, but Clean
Nothing special. Just Clean. Hotel staff did not look interested in helping customers. Good location but no great view.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious for a business hotel
I booked a semi-double room as it was all that was left. I was expecting a tiny room with no space to walk around the bed but was pleasantly surprised that the room was surprisingly large. The bed was ok for a semi-double as well. Bonus is that it is connected to the station so we didn't get we despite the typhoon.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Room is too small, and it located 4th floor .
Very small, dark like basement, Hotel located 10miniute from station.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Easy access to Kyoto
The Hotel Tetora Otsu Kyoto is a useful alternative for travelers who have problems finding lodging in Kyoto and/or want to stay close to the main rail lines (useful for those day trips to Nara, heading back out on the Shinkansen, etc). It is located right next to the Otsu station, a 9 minute train journey to/from Kyoto station on the Biwako Line. Trains run pretty frequently (5-15 minutes) during the day, but this drops off sharply in the late evening after 9pm so be sure you check the timetable/Hyperdia if you're out late. JR Rail Pass holders should note that the most convenient Otsu station exit (south) to get to the hotel is unmanned, so you must use the north exit and loop around the building. There is an underground passage immediately to the west of the station that will take you to the south side. The hotel will be the tall building in front when you emerge from the underground passage. Hotel is otherwise OK. Sensitive sleepers should note that train announcements from the station are faintly audible, in particular the chime preceding announcements.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Close to Kyoto
Located above the Subway Exit. We were visiting during the Cherry Blossom Season, so we were unable to book a reservation at a hotel in Kyoto. Otsu is a short 2 Train stops away from Kyoto Station, and the trains leave frequently, until around midnight. The room was fine, but not exceptional. Since the Train tracks are located to the North of the building, you can hear the train sounds. The trains stop between 12-4:00AM, but promptly start up again. If you are staying here, it is best to be located on the South-facing side, to hopefully cut down on this sound. The restaurant food on the Main level is pretty good; we tried the Breakfast Buffet, Lunch and Dinner. The only oddity was the continual use of the music loop from the Carpenter's Best Hits recordings. This is the only music that they play throughout the day, and the music has stuck in my memory for 2 Weeks. Any other recordings, or no music would be preferred. The staff is nice, but speaks very little English. There is no Wi-fi available which leaves the small,old computer that is in proximity to reception. This keyboard is the most frustrating that we have ever encountered, because it often switches between english and Japanese, and so a quick message turns into an exercise in self-control. Otherwise, it was a good visit.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Value 2 stops from Kyoto Station
Near new facility, very clean, well maintained. The room was small, but clean. Bathroom functioned well. Breakfast was excellent japanese buffet in number of choices, presentation and quality and was not expensive. Main course changed daily. Excellent access, and elevator opens directly to the south entrance plaza for the JR Otsu station.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location! Very close to the subways.
The hotel staff was very friendly and although they didn't speak much English, they really tried to understand us and we were able to communicate enough. To get to the JR trains you need to walk through a short tunnel around the hotel which is not that inconvenient. It's about a short 2-3 block walk. There is a 7 eleven right outside the train station. The hotel room is a good size and you get a refrigerator in the room. Great location because it's close to the stations.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel in nice area
I've stayed in the Tetora Otsu for 5 nights in April and had really pleasant experience. Hotel is clean, right at the train station but quiet and comfortable. It takes only 10 minutes to reach Kyoto by the train that is covered by rail pass. Staff is friendly and despite their lack of English knowledge they've been trying hard to help and meet all our needs. They've kept apologizing for not understanding the English which was so nice of them considering that we should feel bad about not speaking their language.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great hotel which was very reasonably priced.
The hotel staff were very friendly, even with limited English. The only thing to be improved that I could think of would be to provide free wifi in the room, rather than through a LAN Ethernet port.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good hotel just outside of Kyoto
This hotel was pretty convenient. It is literally above the Otsu Station. It was easy to get from there to Kyoto Station (maybe 5-10mins). The staff is kind and friendly. The hotel is clean and relatively spacious compared to our similarly priced hotel near Tokyo. Our one complaint is that there is no wifi. They do have one computer that hotel guests may use, but if someone else is using it, then you may be out of luck. We went to a local cafe to use their wifi when we saw that the one computer was in use. The same person was still on the hotel computer when we got back several hours later.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Perfectly satisfactory business hotel
No problems at all, perk free functional business hotel. Right next to Otsu station which is only 10 mins from Kyoto. Nothing to complain about but certainly not standout in any way shape or form.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was a very nice hotel. It was located right above the subway so it was easy to get to. The down side to that was that we were hearing the trains and the announcements for them all day and all night. But the customer service was great. It was located near a grocery store and a 7-11 so I could use my American ATM card to withdraw cash. Very conveniently located only 2 stops from the Kyoto station. I would definately stay here again.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Clean & Comfy...but not "plugged in".
The Good: We found the hotel staff to be very kind (although not too helpful -- there were no English speakers and we do not speak Japanese). Our room was clean and cozy, and the hotel was quiet. It was very convenient to be literally ABOVE the train station -- but we found that the JR line closed too early for our New Years' festivities (we had to wait 45 minutes on a very cold train platform at 2:30am on New Years). The Bad: We were not aware that the hotel did not have WIFI...or any means of acquiring internet for our devices (they did offer an ethernet cord...not helpful for using tablet or smartphones).
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very convenient, clean room
Hotel Tetora offers a very good deal: great location by the JR Otsu station, clean, large rooms, and friendly helpful staff. Just a few things disrupted my stay there: 1) No WIFI--this is not acceptable; 2) the vending machine room was dirty. Also, if you are a foreigner using a JR Rail Pass, you will not be able to use the easy entrance to the train station, you will have to go all the way around to show the JR staff member your pass in order to get in/out.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service
Despite their language limitation, the staff manning the front counter went out of their way to help us find information about places we intended to visit by providing us with maps and train details.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

JR駅裏ですが、寂しいし、設備もあまり良くない。部屋の清掃は行き届いています。朝食のメニューはお値段的にはいいです。
Hiroshi, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Osamu, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Takahiro, 3-night trip
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