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The Royal Hotel

2.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Property amenity
Family Room (3 People) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Daily full breakfast (GBP 14.50 per person)
View from property
Reception

Reviews

7.4

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
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  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
The price is £118
Price available on 3/8/2024

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8/10 Good

Minimal parking at the property, and most Oban car parks are pay and display. Property itself was quite outdated, with w...
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Jul 24, 2024
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About the area

Map
Argyll Square, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4BE

What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 3 min walk
  • Oban Distillery - 5 min walk
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 12 min walk
  • Ganavan Sands - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 1 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The View Oban - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cuan Mor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dans - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Eco-certified hotel in the city centre
Located close to Oban Ferry Terminal, The Royal Hotel provides a bar, conference space and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a porter/bellboy and newspapers in the reception
  • Wedding services, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • A TV in reception, a front desk safe and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 91 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1895
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and from GBP 8.95 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include window guards

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Royal Hotel Oban
Royal Oban
The Royal Hotel Oban
The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Hotel Oban

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of 27 Jul 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 3 Aug 2024 start from £117.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Royal Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Oban, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of RSPB Visitor Centre and Oban Ferry Terminal. McCaig's Tower and Oban Distillery are also within 10 minutes. Oban Station is only a 1-minute walk.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 627 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wilma

Liked: Staff & service
The breakfast was included. It was a full breakfast including haggis which was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Minimal parking at the property, and most Oban car parks are pay and display. Property itself was quite outdated, with wallpaper coming off the wall and the room being very small Staff were fantastic and helpful, the location was perfect for experiencing Oban, and the food was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Looked lovely outside. Buffet breakfast very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Shivangi

Liked: Staff & service
Perfect location, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Victor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room needed a complete refurbishment although the bathroom was clean enough, when you had a shower there was a leak in the shower head so the water was everywhere and there wasn't a toilet roll holder, not what was expected for what we paid for the room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Annahid

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t know why anyone sound stay here. It is old, uncared for, smells, noisy. Old tour groups seem to stay here mainly. We had 3 rooms - in one, the sink squealed all night, in the other you could hear everything people in rooms above as next door were doing, in the third the window rattled all night and was cold because of zero insulation. For the money, stay in one of the wonderful b&bs just outside town. There’s nothing to do in town anyway other than a few restaurants which you can taxi to in a few mins
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night Good breakfast clean room good shower
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at Royal Hotel in Oban.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew, Helensburgh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is old and worn. It is kept clean as possible. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Too expensive. No stool at the dressing table. Bed too firm. Front door area dirty. Room noisy from the street. Wont be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiny rooms, can hear people adjacent to you, very very dated decor and facilities. For the money - not worth it. Go to a Travelodge or something instead
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being a few minutes walk from the ferry terminal and train station make it ideal for an early start or late arrival. The buffet breakfast was freshly cooked and topped up regularly, only thing I would say is they need a toast making machine rather than a staff member rushing around delivering luke warm tost to tables.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Windows can’t be opened, and our shower had broken fixtures so could not divert water to a shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jones

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to most amenities.....is the good thing. The hotel built is 1895 has had its day. Hotel has almost stayed in 1895 and not gone further into the future.....its scruffy and badly in need of a good overhaul to bring it into this century!!! Management needs to spend some money on the hotel instead of lining their own pockets!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Been using the Royal for years. Staff always good and attentive. Breakfast is more than adequate. Hotel itself is warm and clean; could do with a little tlc though. Car parking can be a challenge! Oban, generally, is a nightmare to find a spot to park a car.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
it was just a normal 3 star hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

SUZANNE

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location in the town centre and the ferry terminal for trips to the islands. Would have been a grand hotel once upon a time but is a little worn and dated now. Good standard fare food and beer in the bar. A little parking at the rear which a lot of the other Oban hotels did not have.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price was very good for a Sunday night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Beautiful Rooms
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Nearest Airport
Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)