Smile Hotel Otsu Seta  

In Otsu, a short drive from Lake Biwa and Aeon Mall Kusatsu. About 11 km from the city center and within easy reach of Ishiyama-dera, Kiyomizu Temple, Chion-in Temple, Kyoto Municipal Zoo and Fushimi Inari Shrine. A handy base for long walks and day trips around Kyoto.

The hotel has 94 air-conditioned rooms with refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, desks and blackout curtains. Private bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, with daily housekeeping. The vibe is simple and practical—clean, comfortable rooms that get you out the door and into the city.

On-site restaurant and a buffet breakfast (fee applies; weekdays 6:30–9:00, weekends 6:30–9:30). Complimentary wired and wireless internet, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. On-site self-parking is available (charges apply; about 15 spaces). There’s also a massage room and access to a doctor for wellness needs.

Conference hall and meeting/presentation facilities on site, plus wired and wireless internet to keep events and work running smoothly.

The hotel’s restaurant offers satisfying meals and a buffet breakfast for a fee. Breakfast service times are weekdays 6:30–9:00 and weekends 6:30–9:30.