Smile Hotel Otsu Seta vs J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse

Same City · Otsu Distance: 26.9km
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Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

★★ 2-Star
7.5 3,117
Otsu
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J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse

★ 1-Star
8.3 667
Otsu
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
7.5 (3,995)
8.4 (1,658)
Booking.com
7.0 (87)
8.3 (857)
Expedia
7.8 (264)
8.8 (121)
라쿠텐트래블
7.6 (41)
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Overall Average
7.5 (4,387)
8.3 (2,636)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Smile Hotel Otsu Seta J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews say it's just 1-2 minutes from Seta Station, very convenient + Communal kitchen well-equipped with free basics, many reviews mention this
+ Repeated praise for clean rooms and friendly staff + Tatami rooms and dorms spacious with great lake views, repeated praise
+ Commonly noted as spacious for Japanese hotels with good value + Communal baths and showers clean and comfortable, common feedback
+ Positive mentions of details like air purifiers and fridges + Right by the lake for nice walks and relaxation, guests note this
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some complaints note the building feels old, and lights turn off when you remove the key, which is inconvenient - 15-25 min walk to station and convenience stores, inconvenient for solo travelers
- Minor issues like cigarette smell in non-smoking rooms or peeling wallpaper are mentioned - Nearby eateries and shops far with irregular hours, advice to prep food repeats
- Parking is off-site, so check ahead - Towels and some amenities extra charge, mentioned often

Recommended For

Business travelers Solo travelers Kyoto day-trippers

Recommended For

Families Groups Nature lovers

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

J-Hoppers Lake Biwa Guesthouse

Booking.com 8.5 Couple

Clean kitchen and lake beach nearby, spacious room

Far from station and convenience store

Booking.com 8.0 Solo

Close to lake for event, inside spacious and nice

Agoda 9.2 Family

Friendly late check-in, bathrooms very clean

Agoda 8.8 Family

Kids loved it, great bike rental and lake view

Supermarket far

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Free drinks, Netflix in clean kitchen and balcony great

Location Comparison

Distance: 26.9km

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