Kitabiwako Hotel Grazie

It was very quiet and the staff were incredibly kind, allowing me to relax completely. Our room was on the 4th floor this time. While you could technically see Lake Biwa, the roof of the building in front obstructed part of the view, which was a little disappointing as I imagine the view from a 5th-floor-or-higher room would be stunning. However, the view from the bath was absolutely fantastic! It was just a one-night stay, but since check-out was late, I managed to go to the jacuzzi first thing in the morning and again after breakfast. It’s also close to the station, so I'll definitely be staying here again. Thank you very much!

The beef curry rice for breakfast was amazing! 👍

There's a hot spring to soak in. The rooms aren't big, but they're very clean and comfortable. It's a bit far from the city, but very close to the boat station.

Overall, the place was clean and the service was good! They helped me make a restaurant reservation! Unfortunately, they couldn't get an Italian dinner reservation! I'll try again next time!

Nagahama is the only station on the Hokuriku Main Line that borders Lake Biwa (Hikone and Yonehara are not lakeside), and this hotel is located in Nagahama Port, a five-minute walk away, which isn't far. The hotel rooms face north and south, ensuring all rooms have lake views. The hotel has a public bath and an indoor observation deck (facing south) on the seventh floor, already a high point on the lake, offering excellent views in the mornings and evenings. It overlooks Lake Biwa on three sides (east, south, and north), and Mount Ibuki to the west. The hotel is conveniently located near the Lake Biwa ferry and boats to Chikubu Island. The rooms retain the decor of the bubble economy era and are very clean. Despite the high occupancy rate, the corridors were not noisy. Service was impeccable; everything was provided. While I don't particularly want to comment on value for money, compared to the thousands of yuan for lake-view rooms in Otsu and Kosei online, this place truly offers great value for money. Thanks to the hotel for providing such a relaxing night. I came here because of the song "Shuhang of Lake Biwa," and I truly saw the scenery described in the lyrics at the hotel. Hopefully, this affordable hotel with a view can continue to exist.

The hotel facilities and room furniture were somewhat dated, but well-maintained and clean. The front desk staff were friendly. The location was excellent, a ten-minute walk from the station, right next to the pier for the Chikubu Island ferry, and also close to Toyo Park.

By the lake, the environment is beautiful and comfortable. There is a public bathroom on the 7th floor, where you can bathe facing the sunrise, which is great. The hotel has complete and high-end facilities, good hygiene, and very warm service. It is worth staying.

Breakfast was delicious.