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The Great Western Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Oban with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 14.95 per person)
Front of property
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Aerial view
Reception

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Restaurant
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
The price is €53
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room (with Sea View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Corran Esplanade, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5PP

What's nearby

  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oban Distillery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • McCaig's Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 7 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪George Street Fish & Chip Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dans - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Aulay's Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Great Western Hotel

Hotel in the city centre
The Great Western Hotel provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • A porter/bellboy, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • 6 meeting rooms, a banquet hall and bike parking
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and baths or showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Ukranian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured parking on site (GBP 6 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and from GBP 7.95 for children
  • Secured self-parking fee: GBP 6.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

Great Western Hotel Oban
Great Western Oban
The Great Western Hotel Oban
The Great Western Hotel Hotel
The Great Western Hotel Hotel Oban

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great Western Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Great Western Hotel?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on 1 Dec 2024 start from €52.87, 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 Great Western Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 6.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Great Western Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 25.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Great Western Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 15.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Great Western Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Oban, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of St. John's Cathedral, Oban War and Peace Museum and Oban Distillery. Atlantis Leisure and RSPB Visitor Centre are also within 10 minutes. Oban Station is 7 minutes by foot.

The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1013 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 88 out of 1013 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

mrs penny

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

they need to fix the heated towel rail which didn't work at all
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Garry, Fort William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff extremely helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bradden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has a lift .very small. Bathrooms have hot water but need de moulding(mildew). No venting from bath room causes slippy floor. Beds comfy.no real complaints as it was quiet and priced right.the girl we first met was lovely.on our way out encounted the grummbly mob.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexis

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was nice in general, breakfast finishes at 9.30 am on a Sunday morning which is a tad early for me, (usually hotel breakfast finish around 10.30-11 am) Woke up at 9.20 am and didn’t want to rush about for breakfast as check out is 10 am (again normally hotel checkout is around the 11 o’clock mark) While washing, packing and squeezing in a cup of tea, the door was knocked on (9.50 am) “hi ! Are you staying another night” she asked, talk about here’s your hat where’s your hurry 😬, I replied No, already rushed I was even more under pressure to get out, not great, unfortunately I/we won’t be back. Surely the housekeeper would have already accumulated some vacated rooms without chapping on our door at ten to ten am

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is tired looking and needs some tlc. Room was drab looking and the lampshade on the lamp was shockingly worn. The window was too heavy to open for some air. Disappointed.On the plus side, beds were comfy and the bathroom area was nice. Missing personal touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alan

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A little dated, but for the price it was good. What i dont agree with, and would put me off in the future is the extra charges fir exampke £10 a night for a dog ( I understand there is a charge, but should be £10 per stay ) however to charge car parking for non blue badge holders is a disgrace, so you want a few days away with your fogcand bringing your car goes from a reasonable price to potentially an outrageous price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly reception staff , really helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is dirty and smelled off cabbage cooking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Noel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stu.B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for a short break and is close to the town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and satisfactory but badly in need of decorating. There had obviously been a water leak from the room above damaging the ceiling which had not been repaired. The hotel looked very tired and in need of refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old, so I did not have unreasonable expectations. I did expect the room to be clean. But there were spots of paint on the walls missing. The room carpet was absolutely filthy, and vacuuming would not have helped much. The holes in the shower head were very black, and there was very obvious black mold in every crease of the shower, as well as all over the rubber shower mat that was folded in the bottom. Beds were quite rickety. Staff was friendly. Would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Terry

Travelled with family
Advertises parking but there was very limited .could not park at hotel. Did not offer free options only pay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and handy for local attractions. The building is dated albeit there are signs of recent improvements.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a grand hotel that has aged, but retains its charm. I loved the location in Oban, the amazing view over the Bay, the ease of walking to the town and to Dunollie Castle, and the friendly and highly competent staff. The lounge had lovely views as did the dining area. Breakfast was good, although not great. I would return for the views, the location, and the staff. It is at least good value for the money and carries a sense of the glory of better times. On the slightly down side, the hotel is aging. Carpets are worn, furniture is mismatched, windows don't shut all the way and some are badly warped. Basically, the hotel needs to be renovated and upgraded. That costs a lot and would require shutting down areas for work. Doing so reduces revenue stream, so this could be a downward spiral. Our experience was so excellent I urge others to stay there and support them as they try to make improvements.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The heater in the bathroom didnt work. Tge radiator in the room. didnt work. They had to bring up an electric heater. The TV also didnt work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very central and the staff were very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

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

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic, check in was easy and the area was beautiful. Hotel is dated and badly maintained. There was mold in the bathroom and the paint was peeling on the ceiling above the bed from moisture. The condition of the room was not worth the price. I do however want to emphasize that the service was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024