le Lac HOTEL OTSU ISHIYAMA vs Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Same City · Otsu Distance: 2.4km
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le Lac HOTEL OTSU ISHIYAMA

★★★ 3-Star
8.2 2,407
Otsu
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Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

★★ 2-Star
7.5 3,117
Otsu
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.1 (2,522)
7.5 (3,995)
Booking.com
7.5 (402)
7.0 (87)
Expedia
8.0 (121)
7.8 (264)
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7.6 (41)
Overall Average
8.2 (3,045)
7.5 (4,387)

Strengths & Weaknesses

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Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the 2-minute walk to Ishiyama Station for easy Kyoto access + Many reviews say it's just 1-2 minutes from Seta Station, very convenient
+ Clean, comfortable rooms and friendly staff repeatedly mentioned + Repeated praise for clean rooms and friendly staff
+ Good access to nearby convenience stores and restaurants, great value + Commonly noted as spacious for Japanese hotels with good value
+ Convenient use of laundry machines and vending machines noted often + Positive mentions of details like air purifiers and fridges
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Repeated complaints about small rooms and lack of storage - Some complaints note the building feels old, and lights turn off when you remove the key, which is inconvenient
- Road noise and traffic signal beeps mentioned in reviews - Minor issues like cigarette smell in non-smoking rooms or peeling wallpaper are mentioned
- Paid parking that's confusing to find - Parking is off-site, so check ahead

Recommended For

Kyoto day-trippers Business travelers Couples Solo travelers

Recommended For

Business travelers Solo travelers Kyoto day-trippers

Guest Reviews

le Lac HOTEL OTSU ISHIYAMA

Expedia 10.0 Couple

One block from JR station, 20 min to Kyoto Station, good price and comfortable

Expedia 10.0 Solo traveler

Near Lake Biwa, close to JR station convenient

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Near station, supermarkets and restaurants convenient, cheaper Kyoto alternative

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Convenient near station, clean sufficient room

Booking.com 8.0 Family

Good location clean and convenient

Confusing parking, unhelpful staff, breakfast not impressive

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

Expedia 7.8 Couple

Clean room with window but small like Japanese hotels

Booking.com 7.0 Solo

Convenient near Seta Station, friendly staff

Old building, dark without key

Agoda 8.4 Business

Steps from station, spacious twin room quiet

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Very clean room, nothing lacking

Agoda 9.6 Solo

Great value 2 min from station

Slightly dated facilities

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.4km

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