"This isn’t our first stay at a Vessel Inn, and it likely won’t be the last. They’ve become a safe, reliable choice for us whenever we travel around Japan. The room at Vessel Inn Shiga Moriyama was exactly what we expected—clean, well-maintained, and equipped with the standard amenities and toiletries we’ve come to appreciate. We didn’t get a chance to use the hotel facilities this time, so can’t comment on those. Our main concern is always the cleanliness of the bed and overall comfort, and we’re glad to say it passed with flying colors. No funky surprises, just a peaceful night’s rest. One thing that stood out: the room size felt more spacious than what we’re used to in places like Osaka. Definitely a plus when you’ve got luggage or just want to breathe a little easier. All in all, a solid stay that gave us what we needed—nothing fancy, but exactly right."

"Old fashioned but clean and comfortable"

"The hotel offers a convenient shuttle service upon arrival. The room had a great view from the window, and there's a large mall nearby, making it easy to walk for meals. The public hot spring was also a nice touch."

"Very large room. Old-fashioned but clean."

"It was really clean and affordable, which was great. The staff were also kind and attentive. I'd definitely want to go back again!"

"Great value for money hotel. The appearance is very beautiful. And the room is very clean and the space is very large. While not using the other amenities on the property Another point is that you have to return the keys every time you leave the hotel"

"The hotel is a ten-minute drive from Katada Station. There is no pick-up service. There is a bus that goes to a place 500 meters away from the hotel. There are few buses, so it is recommended to take a taxi. The toll for the Biwako Bridge is about RMB 100. There are no businesses or attractions around, but you can go to Ukimido and Sagawa Art Museum at noon. The check-in staff was warm and thoughtful, and the service in every link was very good. All hotel rooms face the lake, with first-line lake views, floor-to-ceiling windows with wide views, and terraces from which you can see the sunset and sunrise over Lake Biwa. The facilities are a bit simple, without the usual safe and air purifier, which should be a must in a hotel. The hotel's eco-friendly style rooms do not have bathroom supplies, but the front desk can provide them. The bathroom doesn't have dry and wet separation. What's worse is that the space is large but you need to stand in the bathtub to take a bath. It's very uncomfortable for me to wash myself first and then take a bath and wait for the water to drain. It's not as comfortable as an integrated bathroom. The air conditioner is quiet, the bedding is average, the curtains are completely transparent, even at night, an eye mask is necessary, the design has a bit of rough details like the Hoshinoya, but all this can be compensated by the lake view. There is only one bottle of bulk water in the room refrigerator, but unlike the stingy hotel in Hoshinoya, the lounge here serves alcohol, beer, drinks, coffee and snacks all the time, with excellent quality. There are freshly made snacks at 3, 4 and 5 pm. The baking of this hotel is really amazing and delicious. Champagne is served from 5 to 5:30 pm. There are two dinner sessions, and the wine list is free to order, which is very generous. The dinner is Japanese and Western style, with a slightly slow pace. The main course of grilled Omi beef was a failure, with a smell of oil smoke, and the food was not as good as the dessert. There are four varieties of dessert boxes for after-meal snacks, which you can take back to your room and enjoy slowly. This hotel is very suitable for wine and dessert lovers. It is particularly excellent. Dinner may be an accidental mistake. It is recommended to include meals. The breakfast is simple in a box, not a buffet. You can also have breakfast in the room, which is very similar to the breakfast at Hoshinoya Kawaguchiko. Overall recommended to stay."

"Nice environment, clean and sanitary"