Smile Hotel Otsu Seta, Otsu ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

1-3-11, Ogaya, Otsu, Japan, 520-2144

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta is situated in the popular Biwako area, offering easy access to local attractions. The hotel is equipped with modern amenities such as air-conditioned rooms and complimentary WiFi. It is located near significant cultural sites like Takebe Taisha Shrine and Joraku-ji Temple. The establishment caters to a diverse clientele, welcoming guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

Location

Conceivably located, the hotel is 58 km from Itami Airport, making it accessible for travelers. Local attractions like Lake Biwa and Okazaki Park illustrate the area's natural beauty. The hotel is also conveniently close to shopping locations such as Aeon Mall Kusatsu. Public transportation options are available for those wishing to explore nearby cultural sites.

Rooms

The hotel features comfortable guestrooms designed for a restful stay. Each room comes with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and essential amenities like air conditioning and complimentary tea. Thoughtful touches include laptop-friendly workspaces and humidifiers. Bathrooms are well-equipped with electronic bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel's on-site restaurant. Coffee and tea are available in common areas to enhance the dining experience. The establishment offers self-parking and has a variety of newspapers for guests. A selection of dining options can be found nearby, catering to different preferences.

Leisure & Business

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta provides recreational facilities, including massage services for relaxation. The property includes a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage features to accommodate guests' needs. Safety amenities such as fire extinguishers and first aid kits ensure a secure environment. Business guests can utilize free wired and wireless internet access throughout the hotel.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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27 m²

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2 Single beds

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27 m²

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24 m²

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Otsu 7.4 km

Airports

Itami (ITM) 61.9 km

Kobe (UKB) 92.2 km

Train

御陵駅（京都） 11.4 km

蹴上駅（京都） 12.6 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spotless Room!

The room was impeccably clean, creating a welcoming atmosphere and perfect for relaxation.view full review

Relaxing Spa!

The spa facilities were outstanding, especially the soothing massage that melted all my stress away.view full review

Excellent Shower!

The shower pressure was superb, providing a refreshing experience that started my day perfectly.view full review

Delicious Meals!

Each meal was a delight, especially the breakfast buffet which offered an array of fresh and tasty options.view full review

Cozy Living Space

The living area was beautifully designed and made for a perfect place to unwind after a long day.view full review

Thoughtful Design

The accessibility features were exceptional, making it easy and comfortable to navigate the facility.view full review

Great Gym!

The gym was well-equipped with high-quality machines, allowing for an excellent workout session.view full review

Easy Parking!

Parking was abundant and conveniently located, which made our arrivals and departures stress-free.view full review

Fun for Kids!

The children's play area was fantastic, with plenty of activities that kept them entertained for hours.view full review

Fantastic TV!

The TV had an extensive selection of channels and streaming services, making it perfect for movie nights.view full review

General

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception

Guest Parking

Refrigerator
Electric kettle

Services

Newspaper service

Dining

Breakfast
Free breakfast

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Refrigerator
Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

1-3-11, Ogaya, Otsu, Japan, 520-2144

Map view

1-3-11, Ogaya, Otsu, Japan, 520-2144

City landmarks

300 Shinhamacho

Kusatsu Yumoto Suishun

2.1 km

1 Chome-16-１ Jinryo

Takebe Taisha Shrine

2.2 km

3_8_18 Ogaya

Zennen-ji Temple

620 m

3-11-14 Ogaya

Joraku-ji Temple

670 m

1 Seta

Setano Karahashi

2.2 km

1740-1 Setaminamiogayacho

The Museum of Modern Art

2.3 km

2-11-17 Tsukinowa

Chomei-ji Temple

1.0 km

1-1-1 Ishiyamadera Ishiyama-dera Temple

Ishiyama-dera

3.3 km

Seta

Seta-no-Karahashi Bridge

2.2 km

Park

Parque Yabase Kihan

2.6 km

2 Seta

Seta Castle Ruin Monument

2.4 km

Shopping Area

Aeon Mall Kusatsu

2.3 km

Park

Zezejoseki Park

2.9 km

7-1-1 Ichiriyama Foleo Ichiriyama

Shinkansen Observatory Terrace

1.5 km

Foleo

1.5 km

17-3 Setaoecho

Shiga Prefectural Ice Arena

2.1 km

5-28-1 Tsukinowa

Kusatsu Parking Area Upline

2.6 km

TakebeTaisha

1.7 km

Minamigasacho

Haruta Shrine

1.8 km

Connects Marunouchi

Omi Bridge

2.5 km

Bridge

Omi Ohashi Bridge

2.5 km

1-17-24 Seta

Myoshin-ji Temple

2.1 km

23 Gotenhama

Otsukogannagisa Park

2.5 km

Shiga Kenritsu Kindai Bijutsukan

2.4 km

6-50

Otsu City Science Museum

3.0 km

2108 Yabasecho

Yabasekihanto Park

2.8 km

8-14 Toriigawacho

Chotoku-ji Temple

2.5 km

Recホール

2.6 km

Nearby

150 m

GEO

530 m

Restaurants

Gyoza No Osho Seta

100 m

1-18-34 Ogaya

Japanese Dining Watami Seta Ekimae

40 m

1-13-11 Ogaya Smile Hotel Otsu Seta 1F

Torikizoku Seta

40 m

1-13-11 Ogaya Smile Hotel B1

Ekimae Uochu

60 m

1-13-13 Ogaya

artisanal bakery Baobab no ki

80 m

1-11-11 Ogaya

Shun Sen Mi Hottokeya Seta

80 m

1-11 Ogaya

Hakkenden Seta

80 m

1-14-16 Ogaya

Seafood Charcoal Grill Tomori

90 m

1-16-6 Ogaya Sun Life Seta 1F

Restaurant Rukawa

180 m

1-14-18 Ogaya

Irakuya Shirokiya Seta South Entrance Ekimae

120 m

1-9-15 Ichiriyama Emile Kishi 1F

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Spacious rooms

Friendly staff

Dusty room

Limited Wi-Fi coverage

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

7.8

Location

8.5

Service

7.9

Dining

6.9

Jane

United States, June 2024

8.4/10

The room was spacious and had a pretty decent bathroom with a nice shower. However, it was somewhat dusty, and the bathroom felt rather small for two Europeans. Despite these minor issues, the room provided free internet access, a fridge, an electric fan, a humidifier, and a tea maker, making it a rare and spacious find in a Japanese hotel. I highly recommend choosing this room type for a comfortable stay.

Rooms

8.0

The room was spacious with useful amenities, but had some cleanliness issues.

Service

9.0

The staff was friendly and provided newspaper service.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is excellent, only a one or two-minute walk from the station, making it very convenient for travelers.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was decent, but the limited Wi-Fi availability only on the lobby and 2nd floor was a bit disappointing.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained and provided shareable appetizers, but the Wi-Fi coverage seemed insufficient for guests' needs.

Spacious rooms

Dusty room

Martin

United Kingdom, June 2024

7.8/10

The hotel is conveniently located, just a short walk from the train station. The rooms are clean and cozy, although the layout may be a bit unusual with obstructed views. The service, however, was outstanding with a thoughtful newspaper service. The dining options are decent, but the Wi-Fi availability might be limited. Overall, a satisfactory stay with good value for the money.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spotlessly clean and about the same size as any Japanese business hotel.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, with a thoughtful newspaper service.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is pretty convenient, less than a 5-minute walk to a train station.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offers a variety of options, including several types of bread, salad, boiled eggs, and various hot/cold drinks.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities are decent, but the Wi-Fi is only available in certain areas.

Michelle

United States, June 2024

8.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The rooms were spacious, spotlessly clean, and about the same size as any Japanese business hotel, which is a rare find in Japan. I highly recommend choosing this room type. The only downside was that the room was a bit small.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious, spotlessly clean, and about the same size as any Japanese business hotel. Highly recommend this room type!

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, and I particularly appreciated the newspaper service provided.

Location

8.0

The location was pretty convenient, less than a 5-minute walk to a train station. It made getting around easy.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfying, with various options including bread, salad, boiled egg, and a wide selection of hot/cold drinks.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were great, and I enjoyed the availability of different dining options. However, the organic food aspect was lacking.

clean

small room

Brian

United States, May 2024

7.8/10

The hotel offers spacious rooms with comfy beds, providing a good night's rest, although the odd room shape may block the window view from some angles. The location is pretty convenient, just a short walk to the train station, but the dining options are limited to self-service with decent choices. Overall, the hotel is clean and offers a friendly staff, making it a comfortable and convenient stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are spacious, clean, and the beds are comfortable for a good night's rest.

Service

9.0

The staff is friendly and accommodating, ensuring a pleasant stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel has a pretty convenient location, just a short walk to the train station.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offers self-service with decent options, although the WiFi is limited to certain areas.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel provides basic facilities for a comfortable stay.

Jerry

United States, January 2024

7.0/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean and equipped with essential amenities, but the need for a key to access the room was a bit inconvenient. The location was convenient, just a short walk from the train station, although the dining options were not exceptional.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spotlessly clean and similar in size to Japanese business hotels. They had free internet access, a fridge, an electric fan, a humidifier, and a tea maker.

Service

7.0

The service was efficient and included newspaper delivery.

Location

8.0

The location was pretty convenient, less than a 5-minute walk to a train station.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was decent, with a selection of bread, salad, boiled eggs, and various hot/cold drinks.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were basic and nothing spectacular.

Clean

Inconvenient room key

Pete

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel - the rooms were spacious and the bed offered a good night's rest. The free internet access, fridge, electric fan, humidifier, and tea maker added convenience to the room. However, the odd shape of the room with the blocked window and the need for a key to access the room were minor drawbacks.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and the bed was comfy, unlike most Japanese hotels. I slept really well.

Service

8.0

The staff provided good service, and I appreciated the newspaper service.

Location

9.0

The location is excellent, just a minute's walk from the station, which was super convenient.

Dining

7.0

The breakfast offered a variety of options including breads, salad, sausages, soups, and coffee. However, the limited amount of food was a bit disappointing.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent, but the availability of Wi-Fi only in the lobby and 2nd floor was a downside.

Henry

United States, August 2023

7.2/10

The hotel offers spacious rooms that are clean and comfortable with a few minor flaws. The location is convenient, close to the train station, and the dining options are decent. The service provided is satisfactory with a newspaper service available.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, while spacious by Japan standards, had a bit of an odd layout with some cleanliness issues like mold and stains.

Service

6.0

The service was satisfactory, and I appreciated the newspaper service provided.

Location

8.0

The location is pretty convenient, less than a 5-minute walk to the train station.

Dining

7.0

The self-service dining offers a decent selection with some limitations, and Wi-Fi is only available in specific areas.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities are well-maintained and functional.

John

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.2/10

My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The rooms were spacious, very clean, and being on the 2nd floor was very convenient for the services on offer. However, I found the room somewhat dusty, and the bathroom was rather small for two Europeans. The location is pretty convenient, less than a 5-minute walk to a train station, which was handy. The dining options were decent, with a variety of choices available. The facilities were adequate, though there was room for improvement in certain areas.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and very clean, which I appreciated. However, I noticed a bit of dust, and the bathroom felt small for two people.

Service

7.0

The service was good overall, and I particularly liked the newspaper service provided.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is pretty convenient, just a short walk to the train station, making it easy to get around.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfactory with adequate options available, though nothing particularly outstanding.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities met my basic needs, but there were limitations, especially with the Wi-Fi availability.

Tommy

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.4/10

The hotel's location is excellent, just a stone's throw from the station making it super convenient. The rooms are equipped with various amenities like free internet access, a fridge, electric fan, humidifier, and tea maker; however, they showed signs of wear and tear with mold, stains, and torn wallpaper. The service was attentive, and they even offered a newspaper service. The dining options were decent with a self-service setup offering a variety of choices. Despite the limitations, the Wi-Fi was only available in specific areas. Overall, a good value for the price paid.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms come with useful amenities, but they exhibited some maintenance issues.

Service

8.0

The service was attentive and included a newspaper service.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is excellent, just a stone's throw from the station making it super convenient.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were decent, but the Wi-Fi availability was limited.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities provided met the basic needs of guests.

Convenient location

Maintenance issues

Mark

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.6/10

The hotel's location is pretty convenient, just a short walk to the train station, and the rooms offer free internet access, a fridge, an electric fan, a humidifier, and a tea maker. However, the rooms were somewhat dusty and the bathroom felt small for two guests. The hotel's dining options included various types of bread, salad, boiled eggs, and a good selection of hot and cold drinks.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and well-equipped.

Service

7.0

The service was efficient and satisfactory.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is pretty convenient, less than a 5-minute walk to the train station.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offered a decent variety of choices.