The Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5QD, United Kingdom
#18 of 21 hotels in Oban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1614 hotel reviews
7.3Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Location
9.4
Facilities
7.2
Staff
8.1
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 19, 2024
Joan
United KingdomRoom was very very cold at night.
The view was absolutely beautiful.Hotel was clean and staff lovely and friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 18, 2024
Mcginley
United KingdomPerfectly situated and had everything we required for our stay
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Gretchen
United KingdomCentral location n Oban
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 13, 2024
Innes
United KingdomRoom was much smaller than at our first stay and there was an awkward step up towards the oriole window.
Breakfast at previous stay five days before was self service and more efficient. Waiting staff could have explained the set up on the second visit.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
John
United KingdomHad some road noise, didn't keep us awake though. Building a bit tired but clean and warm.
Location is excellent. Requested a walk in shower which was great. Staff very helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 9, 2024
Mary
United KingdomI loved the hotel but I really think they should invest in a new lift very very small and dated
I love Oban,the hotel room was very much worth the money and very clean indeed
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 3, 2024
Martin
United KingdomThe breakfast was adequate but they didnt cater for my need for gluten free options. In fairness, I didnt give prior warning. There could have been more varieties of fruit. The pillows were a bit hard.
The staff were very friendly and exchanged our room without question. We wished for an upper floor with an improved view. It was very central to all amenities. It met with our budget requirements.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 28, 2024
Anne
United KingdomBed was rather small. It became a bit noisy on the Friday night and Saturday morning. Towel rail in bathroom not working, lift did not always work
Room was a good size, clean. Staff all very nice
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Norma
United KingdomIt’s an old building with lots of character and although our room was fresh and clean some of the public ares were higglety pigglety and needed upgrading. I believe this will be done.
It was fresh and clean and very central and easy to park. We had a wonderful view of the town and the snow capped surrounding hills
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 19, 2024
Amanda
United KingdomParking was a bit of a nightmare. Not sure if there was other parking apart from the spaces along the front of hotel or the pay and display
Location was great, staff were lovely
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 12, 2024
William
United KingdomThe lift was a little small, and the reception area basic. Nothing that would put us off.
Great location, staff first class and room spotlessly clean.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 5, 2024
Clifford
United KingdomN/a
Staff fine and location good.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 28, 2024
Linda
United KingdomOld fashioned decor, it’s a bit tired looking
Location, view
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 26, 2024
Dino2
United KingdomCar parking limited
Superb location , the room overlooked the Bay and harbour. Clean and tidy , staff were brilliant
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 18, 2024
Ann
United KingdomVery compact bathroom. No toilet roll holder, just rolls placed on the shelf behind the cistern. Soap dispenser placed above bath taps so ran onto bath top when dispensing. Not a problem, just had to dispense into hand then hold under running tap.
Lovely bedroom 202. Separate sitting room overlooking the harbour. Comfy bed. The Bar Rio downstairs was lovely. Had lunch here. The staff were friendly and efficient. The food was excellent . Have stayed here several times, although not since before covid. Didn't disappoint.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 16, 2024
Stephen
United KingdomWe dealt with the young chap as mentioned above and with housekeeping staff who were kind helpful and cheery.However the chap who checked us in and the female who checked us out have an awful lot to learn as far as customer relations is concerned.
After being in a very cold room ,a lovely member of staff moved us to a warmer room,which made a huge difference.we didn’t get his name but he was very apologetic and pleasant.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 7, 2024
Tony
United KingdomRooms very cold, no heating on in the room. We had heating on in the room all night but then had to change rooms due to a toilet malfunction, but staff handled it well with an immediate room change.... to another cold room. Had to sleep in clothes to keep warm. Although The heating was probably off due to the current fuel price rises.
Excellent location, free car park for residents. Large rooms with en-suite
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 3, 2024
Barr
United KingdomA bit cold. I would have liked fresh fruit.
Good Scottish breakfast
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 3, 2024
Murdo
United KingdomI think the lift needs replacing was broken down 2 out of our the nights , not great for the older ones
Breakfast was fine what we liked and normally have. Room very comfortable and clean as for location its Oban , my third visit 2023 says it all. Parking very limited.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 2, 2024
Joan
United KingdomBreakfast basic & self service. Not good value for money. Lounge/bar - no atmosphere.
Good position of hotel central for all attractions in Oban. Beds small but comfortable. Cafe Rio attached to hotel - food excellent & lovely atmosphere.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 2, 2024
Ann
United KingdomLift wasn’t working for 2 out of our 3 days there, so was very difficult to go up and down the stairs. We were informed by someone who stays there often, that the lift breakdown is a frequent occurrence, so not good if you have mobility issues. The lift is very old fashioned where you have to open/close two doors and it holds two people at a time!!
Very central on the sea front, comfortable room and very clean.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 2, 2024
Robert
United KingdomI decided to treat myself a breakfast, wish I hadn't now. The bacon, sausage were solid. Couldn't eat it. The beans and egg were cold. Not being able to eat my so called hot breakfast i decided to try a croissant, yip it was as hard as a rock. Complained at the desk and all they did was offer me a free breakfast the next time I stayed there.
The location was brilliant 👏
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 1, 2024
John
United KingdomElevator out of order
Convenient location, classic Victorian building
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 18, 2023
Elaine
CanadaElevator broken
Great location
Stayed in November 2023
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