Zeze Honmachi Station × Recommended Accommodation for a Healing Solo TripHighly rated facilities at Hotel·Ryokan

We stayed as a group of six across four generations, from age 88 to 3, to celebrate my mother’s 88th birthday. Thank you for the celebratory message card in our Hotel Room and for gifting us a special dessert plate during our meal. It became a wonderful memory. We would love to stay again.

From the moment we arrived, everything was spotless—the elegant front desk staff and even a complimentary Room upgrade. The Room was more than clean enough, spacious, with a beautiful view, and the food was delicious. We were completely satisfied with everything! If we come to Shiga Prefecture again, we would definitely choose this Hotel.

I had a quiet and comfortable stay. The building and Facilities feel a bit dated, but everything was kept clean, and nothing bothered me except the bathtub creaking. Breakfast also offered a well-balanced selection, and I was satisfied. I’d like to stay again.

The building and Facility aren’t necessarily new, but the room was clean and comfortable. I stayed on the 9th floor on the station side, and when I looked out the window in the morning, I could see Lake Biwa in the distance. You can hear trains, but they don’t run very often, so it didn’t bother me. It’s much more reasonably priced than central Kyoto and only about 8 minutes to Kyoto Station, so I’d like to stay here again on my next trip to Kyoto. Note: There are no disposable slippers provided, so I recommend bringing your own (for example, inexpensive ones from a 100-yen shop).

It was close to the station, quiet, and had a great selection of drinks, so I had a very comfortable stay.\nIf I visit Otsu again, I would like to stay here again.

I had planned to visit Enryaku-ji Temple on Mt. Hiei during Golden Week, but due to a typhoon I made a last-minute Reservation. There were no Reviews for this Hotel on YT’s site, so I was a little worried—but I was amazed when I arrived! A spacious, very clean Hotel exactly as shown in the photos!! Even someone like me who tends to look for flaws was impressed by the thoughtful attention to detail in so many ways. Since it’s an apartment-style Accommodation, you won’t run into staff, but they emailed me in advance with clear instructions on where the key would be (a lockbox with a code) and how to enter the Room, so check-in went smoothly. There is also a washing machine and kitchen. I requested “parking included,” but I wasn’t sure where to park. When I messaged them via LINE (also provided in advance), they replied immediately and it really helped. I wanted to keep this place as a hidden gem and didn’t want to write only good things, but their attentiveness was truly outstanding. (They even had welcome cup noodles—haha.) Thank you very much. I’d love to stay again.

Although we weren’t traveling for sightseeing, the house was very comfortable and easy to stay in. They responded immediately to our request for kitchen items, and our family was able to spend our time comfortably. There is no parking on-site, but we were able to use a nearby paid parking lot. The host’s warm hospitality made us very satisfied. Thank you very much!

Stayed with the no-meal plan. I had already checked in advance that there was no bath, so it wasn't an issue, and I fully enjoyed a visit to a super public bath. The room was decorated with figures from my favorite anime, which made me very excited. It was close to both the station and Lake Biwa, so I went for walks to various places. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making my stay enjoyable. Thank you very much!

We were amazed by the generous portions, and we’re glad we chose the boat-style sashimi platter. Everyone who assisted us was very pleasant, so we felt at ease throughout our stay. It was a little disappointing that the toilet’s bidet function wasn’t working and that the air conditioner didn’t reach the temperature we set.

Perhaps because we visited on a weekday, the baths were almost private, and we could relax and take our time. The meals were excellent in both portion size and taste, and they were served in a private room. Since we had children with us, we really appreciated that. The Hotel staff were all very kind, and we would love to stay here again when we visit Shiga.