APA Hotel Biwako Setaekimae vs Smile Hotel Otsu Seta

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APA Hotel Biwako Setaekimae

★★★ 3-Star
8.1 1,379
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
8.0 (1,722)
7.5 (3,995)
Booking.com
7.7 (1,051)
7.0 (87)
Expedia
8.0 (514)
7.8 (264)
라쿠텐트래블
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7.6 (41)
Overall Average
8.1 (3,287)
7.5 (4,387)

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

Recommended For

Business travelers Lake Biwa tourists Budget travelers

Recommended For

Business travelers Solo travelers Kyoto day-trippers

Guest Reviews

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

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

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