Smile Hotel Otsu Seta vs Calendar Hotel

Same City · Otsu Distance: 5.9km

Overview

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Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

★★ 2-Star
7.5 3,117
Otsu
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Calendar Hotel

1-Star
8.3 1,570
Otsu
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.5 (3,995)
8.2 (2,696)
Booking.com
7.0 (87)
7.9 (741)
Expedia
7.8 (264)
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라쿠텐트래블
7.6 (41)
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Overall Average
7.5 (4,387)
8.3 (3,437)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta Calendar Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say it's just 1-2 minutes from Seta Station, very convenient + Right above station, easy access without dragging luggage, 10 min to Kyoto
+ Repeated praise for clean rooms and friendly staff + Clean capsules and bathrooms with good amenities like towels, toothpaste, pajamas
+ Commonly noted as spacious for Japanese hotels with good value + Friendly staff and tons of free manga for relaxation
+ Positive mentions of details like air purifiers and fridges + Nearby supermarkets and convenience stores for easy meals and shopping
+ Restaurant food gets repeated praise
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some complaints note the building feels old, and lights turn off when you remove the key, which is inconvenient - Lockers too small for big luggage or winter clothes
- Minor issues like cigarette smell in non-smoking rooms or peeling wallpaper are mentioned - Cigarette smell lingers in bathrooms and common areas
- Parking is off-site, so check ahead - Freight train noise occasionally disturbs sleep

Recommended For

Business travelers Solo travelers Kyoto day-trippers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Transit travelers

Guest Reviews

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

Calendar Hotel

Booking.com 7.9 Solo

Helpful staff, clean capsules and bathrooms, right by metro

No lockers for big luggage

Booking.com 8.6 Solo

10 min to Kyoto, clean facilities and amenities

Bathroom smoke smell

Agoda 8.8 Solo traveler

Very clean with rich bathroom amenities, hotel-like feel

No check-in waiting area

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Convenient near station, friendly staff many amenities

Slow Wi-Fi and smoke smell

Agoda 9.2 Solo traveler

Reasonable price, clean near supermarket

Location Comparison

Distance: 5.9km

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