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Hotel ab Shiga

2.0 star property
Art Deco ryokan in Otsu with free parking

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Lobby
Front of property
Meeting facility
Public bath
Staircase
Perched near Lake Biwa, Hotel ab Shiga offers a serene retreat with an indoor public bath, laundry facilities and a restaurant. Enjoy convenient perks like self parking, a vending machine and 3 meeting rooms while staying connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

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Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Toilet with electronic bidet
Electric kettle
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese Style Room | Desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

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23-3 Karahashi-cho, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0851

What's nearby

  • Ishiyamadera Temple - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine - 15 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 17 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Nishiki Market - 18 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Kyoto University - 20 min drive - 12.2 miles

Getting around

  • Keihan Yamashina - 10 min drive
  • Ishiyama Station - 18 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪コメダ珈琲 瀬田川唐橋店 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪オステリア チエロアルト - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪吾嬬 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪アドリア - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Guccho - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hotel ab Shiga

Ryokan near Lake Biwa
Take advantage of an indoor public bath (no minerals), laundry facilities, and a restaurant at Hotel ab Shiga. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • 3 meeting rooms and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel ab Shiga include comforts such as air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Spa

  • Public bath open from 5:00 PM - midnight
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel ab Shiga pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel ab Shiga?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel ab Shiga?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel ab Shiga?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel ab Shiga located?

Located in the heart of Otsu, this ryokan is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Ishiyamadera Temple and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Lake Biwa. Aeon Mall Kusatsu is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away. Ishiyama Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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