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The Royal Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 7.5
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.4

Just 1640 feet from Oban Railway Station and Oban Ferry Terminal, The Royal Hotel offers rooms with attached bathroom, free WiFi and limited free parking. Rooms at the Royal Hotel have traditional decor, many with tartan furnishings or curtains. Some rooms have sea views and all rooms have a TV and private bathroom. The hotel was built in 1895 and the restaurant retains its high ceilings and large windows with views of the town. The bar and lounge serve light meals and a full Scottish breakfast and have coal fires. Evening entertainment includes classic Scottish tunes. Close to the port, the Royal Hotel Oban offers easy access the Islands of Mull and Iona and there are beaches within 15 minutes’ drive. The Oban Distillery and the War and Peace Museum are within 10 minutes’ walk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Oban, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Ryan
United States United States
“Breakfast was lovely! The location was perfect. The staff were helpful! I loved it!”
Wayne
Canada Canada
“Convenient location. Close to restaurants and shops. Front desk lady was very friendly and helpful.”
Elizabeth
United States United States
“Classic older hotel. Well maintained. Friendly attentive staff. Helped me with where to exchange currency on a Saturday and ordering a taxi.”
Lisa
Canada Canada
“Staff were exceptional, bedroom was clean, warm and well appointed”
Frost
United States United States
“The assistant manager was extraordinary and went above and beyond to help me with a booking error I made.”
Julia
United States United States
“Excellent location right downtown but still quiet at night. Bed was comfortable. Was able to open a window at night. Staff was very welcoming and friendly. I was able to store my bags for a bit of time while on a sail.”
Fintan
Ireland Ireland
“Generally a nice hotel. The breakfast was good. The room a bit small but had everything I needed.”
Lewis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good room size, good location. Very friendly staff. Good breakfast choice in large dining room.”
Tracy
United States United States
“Location, deep bath tub. Crisp clean sheets. Remodeled old building.”
Aubrey
United States United States
“Breakfast was hot and tasty, always the same. The front desk staff were amazing, helping us find activities, laundry, and providing sack breakfasts when we were checking out early at 5am.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Morvern
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Royal Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Royal Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note there are limited car parking spaces. These slots can not be reserved and are available on a first-come first-served basis.

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

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

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

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