Hotel Alexandra Hotel

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The Parade, Fort William, PH33 6AZ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 2779 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.6
Good
2,779 reviews

Impressive hotel in the heart of Fort William ..reception staff lovely but my impressions changed once i reached my room

Terry United Kingdom

Friendly staff, very good location in the centre, very comfortable rooms (beds are more comfy here than at the sister hotel), good that you can use the leisure facilities at the sister hotel however.

Matthew United Kingdom

clean comfortable and easy walking distance of city center

Pamela United Kingdom

Room size was adequate with a comfortable bed. Was clean. Both dinner & breakfast was good. Excellent location, near bus stop & shops. Friendly staff.

Parkersteele Canada

Great location. Warm comfy bed, good shower. Good quality meals

Mhairi United Kingdom

Good breakfast with plenty of choice. Location within walking distance of the centre of town. Parking on site.

Stewart United Kingdom

Breakfast was good, checking in was excellent (Kelly was our receptionist - friendly, helpful and approachable) room was delightful - bathroom in particular. Maybe too warm! Hotel felt personal, very clean.

Steven United Kingdom

Just enjoyed the company and the biz of the hotel enjoyed people watching

James United Kingdom

Beautiful hotel in the middle of Fort William. Our room was spacious and comfortable. The restaurant was very good with an exceptional breakfast. A great jumping off place to explore the area. A little way from the hotel was a pedestrian street with lots of shops, pubs and restaurants.

Susan United States

Very friendly receptionists. Attentive staff. Spacious room. Dinner was very good and so was breakfast.

Joseph United Kingdom
7.6
Good
2,779 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Impressive hotel in the heart of Fort William ..reception staff lovely but my impressions changed once i reached my room”
    Terry Terry United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Friendly staff, very good location in the centre, very comfortable rooms (beds are more comfy here than at the sister hotel), good that you can use the leisure facilities at the sister hotel however.”
    Matthew Matthew United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “clean comfortable and easy walking distance of city center”
    Pamela Pamela United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Room size was adequate with a comfortable bed. Was clean. Both dinner & breakfast was good. Excellent location, near bus stop & shops. Friendly staff.”
    Parkersteele Parkersteele Canada Canada
  • “Great location. Warm comfy bed, good shower. Good quality meals”
    Mhairi Mhairi United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Good breakfast with plenty of choice. Location within walking distance of the centre of town. Parking on site.”
    Stewart Stewart United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was good, checking in was excellent (Kelly was our receptionist - friendly, helpful and approachable) room was delightful - bathroom in particular. Maybe too warm!”
    Steven Steven United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Just enjoyed the company and the biz of the hotel enjoyed people watching”
    James James United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Beautiful hotel in the middle of Fort William. Our room was spacious and comfortable. The restaurant was very good with an exceptional breakfast. A great jumping off place to explore the area.”
    Susan Susan United States United States
  • “Very friendly receptionists. Attentive staff. Spacious room. Dinner was very good and so was breakfast.”
    Joseph Joseph United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.5
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness8.1
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money 7.3
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi8.5
Low score for Fort William

Stay in the heart of Fort William – Excellent location - show map

This property is 12 minutes walk from the beach. Just a 5-minute drive from the foot of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain, the Alexandra Hotel offers free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The shores of Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil are 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel.

An open-fire features in the hotel’s lounge where guests can relax with a drink. Local, Scottish produce is served in the Alexandra’s traditionally decorated restaurant.

The Jacobite Steam Rail Station is less than a 5-minute walk away. Steam trains travel from Fort William to Mallaig, offering beautiful views across the Scottish countryside. Glen Coe, a popular walking and climbing destination, is less than a 30-minute from the hotel.

Rooms are spacious and have a private bathroom with a selection of toiletries. A TV, work desk and tea and coffee facilities are included in all rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Alexandra Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 1 Aug 2005.

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Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel

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  • The staff speak English

Guest reviews

7.6
Good · 2,779 reviews
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  • Staff8.5
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness8.1
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money 7.3
  • Location9.2
    Central location
  • Free WiFi8.5
Low score for Fort William

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Terry United Kingdom

    “Impressive hotel in the heart of Fort William ..reception staff lovely but my impressions changed once i reached my room”

  • Matthew United Kingdom

    “Friendly staff, very good location in the centre, very comfortable rooms (beds are more comfy here than at the sister hotel), good that you can use the leisure facilities at the sister hotel however.”

  • Pamela United Kingdom

    “clean comfortable and easy walking distance of city center”

  • Parkersteele Canada

    “Room size was adequate with a comfortable bed. Was clean. Both dinner & breakfast was good. Excellent location, near bus stop & shops. Friendly staff.”

  • Mhairi United Kingdom

    “Great location. Warm comfy bed, good shower. Good quality meals”

  • Stewart United Kingdom

    “Good breakfast with plenty of choice. Location within walking distance of the centre of town. Parking on site.”

  • Steven United Kingdom

    “Breakfast was good, checking in was excellent (Kelly was our receptionist - friendly, helpful and approachable) room was delightful - bathroom in particular. Maybe too warm! Hotel felt personal, very clean.”

  • James United Kingdom

    “Just enjoyed the company and the biz of the hotel enjoyed people watching”

  • Susan United States

    “Beautiful hotel in the middle of Fort William. Our room was spacious and comfortable. The restaurant was very good with an exceptional breakfast. A great jumping off place to explore the area. A little way from the hotel was a pedestrian street with lots of shops, pubs and restaurants.”

  • Joseph United Kingdom

    “Very friendly receptionists. Attentive staff. Spacious room. Dinner was very good and so was breakfast.”

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, I was wondering if there is a secure place to park my bicycle at your hotel?
    Yes we can offer safe storage for the bike
    Answered on 13 February 2020
  • What time is earliest breakfast
    Thank you for your enquiry. We do serve cooked breakfast from 7am till 9.30am but we can offer continental breakfast any time before 7am.
    Answered on 6 October 2019
  • Can we arrange a later checkout time eg 12.30pm
    As this is subject to availability you would need to confirm the details of your booking. This can be done through a private message or contacting the hotel.
    Asked about: Classic Double Room • Answered on 22 November 2019
  • Hi I want to know how far way from Jacobite train start from this hotel . ( station )
    The hotel is located 0.3 miles from the train station
    Answered on 24 May 2021
  • Hi we are on a motorcycle tour of Scotland is there secure parking for 3 motorcycles
    The hotel has sufficient parking for both cars and motorcycles, however, the parking is not secure. This being said, we have never had any issues in the past
    Answered on 19 May 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • West Highland Museum
    0.2 miles
  • Glen Nevis
    0.8 miles
  • Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery
    1.6 miles
  • Nevis Range Ski Centre
    3 miles
  • Ben Nevis
    4.2 miles
  • Steall Waterfall
    5.9 miles
  • Loch Linnhe
    9.2 miles
  • Massacre of Glencoe
    9.5 miles
Natural beauty
  • Lake Loch Linnhe
    0.3 miles
  • Mountain Aonach Mor
    0.6 miles
Ski lifts
  • Gondola trip up the Nevis Range
    0 miles
Closest airports
  • Oban Airport
    27 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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2 restaurants on site

    Linnhe Restaurant

    Cuisine: British

    Menu: À la carte

    Bistro

    Cuisine: British

    Menu: À la carte

Facilities of Alexandra Hotel

Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
Ski
  • Ski pass vendor
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
  • Skiing Off-site
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruits Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Kid meals Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Trouser press Additional charge
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
  • Room service
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
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House rules Alexandra Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 hours

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 13 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Alexandra Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Please inform Alexandra Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Alexandra Hotel

  • Yes, Alexandra Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Alexandra Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • Guests staying at Alexandra Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • The nearest beach is just 1,050 yards from Alexandra Hotel.

  • Alexandra Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Alexandra Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Bistro
    • Linnhe Restaurant

  • Check-in at Alexandra Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Alexandra Hotel include:

    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Single
    • Double

  • Alexandra Hotel is 450 yards from the centre of Fort William.

  • The prices at Alexandra Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.