Holidays to Larkhall

Information about entry codes went into my junk email so make sure you check this. It felt strange not to have a key or any staff on hand at the property but the number to call was clearly communicated should there be any issues. Arrival time is 3pm and the main door/luggage store keypads allowed me entry to building at 2:15pm but the apartment door code didn't work at this point. I left my bag and went to the local shops for a bit, returning after 3pm when the flat code was activated. The property is in an excellent, central location, next door to Startbucks and a few minutes walk from the railway station. The room was modern and big with an amazing view out of the huge windows to shoppers and workers below walking up and down Buchanan Street. The bath'room' is more like a pod: compact and space-saving with a sliding door and motion sensor lighting; I found it too small and kept knocking my elbows when washing my face at the small sink. I think someone else mentioned an awful smell in wardrobe from a mop and bucket stored there. It was so bad that I shut the door immediately and never opened it again during my stay. I was grateful for the 6 coat hooks behind the main apartment door, which I used for hanging my clothes instead. The bed was comfortable although earplugs are essential for sleeping due to buses passing below the windows. I liked the emphasis on recycling but placement of the bins right beside the sofa/TV wasn't ideal.

I was concerned about cleanliness of the swimming pool. Used towels piled up at the end of swimming day. Still there first thing the following morning, floor had never been cleaned as bits of paper in the changing rooms still there. The floor at the lockers not cleaned as dirt from outside shows still on the floor the following morning. Roll of plastic bags for wet swim suits not replaced from the night before. It would appear COVID precaution not adhered to?

Lovely Location overlooking the Loch.

It was near to the attractions we wanted to go to. Friendly and helpful staff and very comfortable. We arrived at 1pm to ask if we could leave our case with them until check-in time at 3pm. They said the room was ready and we could go straight up. Fantastic, what great service, we'll be back.

Very central to everything. Situated in an unusual building. Very quiet.

The Kelvin Hotel was perfect for our needs. It was right across the street from the ferry terminal so a 5 minute walk. It was also right in the middle of town so very convenient to walk to our morning coffee shop and great restaurants in town. The furnishings in the room are tired and the carpet worn but it was very clean and comfortable beds. We had a beautiful view of the harbor from our top floor room. There are no staff present (I think because of Covid precautions) so your key is left in the entryway for your arrival. Also the bar was closed due to Covid. There's no parking on site but there's pay street parking or a big lot across the street (very reasonable price). We would stay there again when in Oban!