Smile Hotel Otsu Seta vs APA Hotel Biwako Setaekimae

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Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

★★ 2-Star
7.5 3,117
Otsu
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APA Hotel Biwako Setaekimae

★★★ 3-Star
8.1 1,379
Otsu
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.5 (3,995)
8.0 (1,722)
Booking.com
7.0 (87)
7.7 (1,051)
Expedia
7.8 (264)
8.0 (514)
라쿠텐트래블
7.6 (41)
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Overall Average
7.5 (4,387)
8.1 (3,287)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta APA Hotel Biwako Setaekimae
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say it's just 1-2 minutes from Seta Station, very convenient + Reviews praise the extreme convenience of train/bus access right next to the station
+ Repeated praise for clean rooms and friendly staff + Rooms are repeatedly called clean with comfortable beds
+ Commonly noted as spacious for Japanese hotels with good value + Friendly staff and good service mentioned often
+ Positive mentions of details like air purifiers and fridges + Easy access to nearby convenience stores and eateries is practical
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some complaints note the building feels old, and lights turn off when you remove the key, which is inconvenient - Some complaints about small rooms or non-opening windows
- Minor issues like cigarette smell in non-smoking rooms or peeling wallpaper are mentioned - Occasional mentions of elevator or AC noise
- Parking is off-site, so check ahead - Regrets over no long-term luggage storage

Recommended For

Business travelers Solo travelers Kyoto day-trippers

Recommended For

Business travelers Lake Biwa tourists Budget 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

APA Hotel Biwako Setaekimae

Booking.com 7.7 Solo

Perfect for transit right by station

No water fountain, vending machine only

Agoda 9.2 Family with teens

Spacious clean room, no noise, friendly staff

Agoda 10.0 Business

Best location, comfy bed, good outlets

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Super clean practical, 30s to station, pro staff

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Spacious clean room, friendly staff near station

Location Comparison

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