Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5PP, United Kingdom
#23 of 25 hotels in Oban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 3159 hotel reviews
6.2Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
7.0
Location
9.0
Facilities
6.3
Staff
8.1
Value for money
6.4
Free WiFi
6.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 May 2024
Karen
United KingdomBreakfast choice not great. No boiled eggs no fried eggs no black pudding. Window in room had a big gap at either end and it didn’t open properly or close properly
Sea view was great. Room comfortable and clean. Great location. Window wasn’t great as it didn’t open or close properly as sash was missing
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Wilma
United KingdomLiked it all
Location is excellent our room had a sea view . Breakfast buffet was good and warm …no complaints
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Cocksedge
United KingdomVery old hotel, faded glory, needs revamp. Stair carpets dirty
Excellent location and helpful staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Beatrice
ThailandWhen I made my reservation I specified that I would need a parking space. I then received an email asking me to call the morning of my arrival. In fact, the person at the front desk told me when I called that it was an automated message that should have been deleted and that the 20 or so spots were on a first come first served basis. I actually stayed two nights and had to park my car in a public parking lot 200 meters away.
Nothing 😑
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Andrew
United KingdomFirst room allocated was smelly if tobacco and toilet didn't flush. Told to park on car park about 300 metres away and had to pay.d
Location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Malcolm
United KingdomTV reception was a bit hit & miss.
Lovely views from our room at the front.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Gordon
United KingdomTired hotel that needs a makeover.
Staff were amazing and really helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Lyall
United KingdomNo parking when arrived. Not stated in booking that parking is first come first served
Staff where helpful
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Julie
United KingdomRoom is very tired and very dated. Bathroom needs a complete overhaul. Breakfast was OK - Not the best quality and no haggis?!? Embarrassed this is what tourists experience in the heart of Scotland. £341 for 2 nights (small double) bed and breakfast - wish we'd booked a Premier Inn.
Location and the view from our window.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Olive
United KingdomThe breakfasts. Very mundane, poor selection of breads, no fresh fruit or a choice of yogurts, the cooked food was very greasy, nothing Scotish
the twin room had a nice sea view
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Hazel
United KingdomBreakfast was ok but there could have been a better selection.
Excellent central location, comfortable bed. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Sally
AustraliaEverything about the hotel was dated. Beds and pillows not particularly comfortable but not awful.
Wonderful location. Staff helpful. Good sized room. Great view over water. Feeling of grandeur in days gone by.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Ruby57
United KingdomDated and tired in places. Bathroom needs attention. Trap in shower blocked, taps on wrong way.
Fabulous location, large spacious bedroom with great views.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Jason
United KingdomStaff not very helpful.. had to move car 3 times
Great location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Denise
AustraliaStaff were not very welcoming on first enquire. Not a good start to the 2 day stay.
Location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Jane
SpainShabby run down room No valances on the bases Old bed , springs sticking through mattress Some staff down right rude No parking as advertised we were told what do you expect! " we have 70 odd rooms and only 24 bays told to park in car park up the street £1.00 per hour from 9am " Showed the staff the picture of the standard of room I booked with booking.com compared with the complete opposite we got ! Again some staff rude and not helpful Not the standard as advertised by booking.com
Nice breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
James
United KingdomFloorboards were so sqeeky in room above ours .we were 118...so loud and noisy that we were wide awake at 5 a.m.through someone moving about above us.i know its an older hotel and expected some sort of querks but the floorboard noise was bad. Breakfast was decent but would have been better if it had the Scottish touches of black pudding and haggis. No continental ham and cheese but croissants were nice and various cereals available. Some carpets were a little warn in places and the handrails from the main entrance were worn and patched up. No cover for smokers where the nominated smoking areas were which given the Scottish weather was not good. But overall given the position and staff and the fading grandeur of the hotel its an enjoyable hotel to stay in.
Hotel location in Oban Staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms were warm and beds comfortable. Breakfast was OK but could have had scottish touches. Plenty of spacious public rooms which are comfortable with excellent views over the Oban harbour and town. Tea and coffee in the room was a nice touch which doesn't happen in a lot of hotels nowadays.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Rebecca
United KingdomThe room was tired and old, the floor boards creaked and you could hear other guests and the bathroom was dirty and mouldy and terrible condensation in the room.
The location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Ian
United KingdomGreat location, wonderful view from front of hotel across the bay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Linda
United KingdomVery outdated. A few things not up to scratch in the room, broken remote control, toilet slow to flush and lid kept falling down. We had a cosy double but the shower is tiny and bathroom is very small. Stair carpets worn in places. A bit expensive for the accommodation we had.
Location was good and close to all amenities.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Ian
United KingdomParking is hopeless.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Fiona
United KingdomRoom was dated,certainly not what it looked like in picture when i booked.sockets in room not working,they put in an extension lead,not a nice view from our window,(which was very dirty), and the toilet made a horrendous noise for about ten mins after it was flushed. Tv kept losing the picture and signal.(we know people come for a break and don't watch the TV, but it's the principle of it). We asked for an iron (I forgot to pack one) and we got one then found out that it didn't work.Shower had very little water flow,sticker said very hot water,but it was luke warm. I feel im moaning a lot but it was OK couldn't fault the staff or the location.
Location was beautiful with everything you need on your doorstep.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Liz
United KingdomThe hotel, like so many in the region, is old and outdated. The floor squeaked every step you took. The bathroom was just OK. It needed updating.
Ideal location right on sea front.Bed was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was as good as possible when catering for a large number of people. Didn't do evening meals. Staff OK, not over friendly. Wouldn't stay again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Donald
United KingdomDidn’t have breakfast;location was excellent
Stayed in April 2024
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