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The Great Western Hotel

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6.6
/10
Pleasant
1,154 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Ron

10.0
/ 10
This is an old hotel. It has its faults and is tired. But to us this added to its ambience and all round charm. It is undergoing repairs so you have to roll with it. Breakfast was fine.

Lori

10.0
/ 10
The rooms were small, but adequate. The staff was fantastic! The room was quite hot (no AC), but the front desk staff offered a fan immediately to be brought to our room….what a difference that made. The mattress was also very comfortable. We would stay here again.

Steven

10.0
/ 10
The hotel was having refurbishment in the dining room, but during my stay there was no noise, and I was able to park in the main car park, and although I was going to pay the parking charges, when the staff realised I had a blue badge, they mwentioned that parking was free. Due to the dining room being closed residents were eating at the bar, and the staff were very helpful, and the food was good. My room was excellent, with a great view of the bay
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Corran Esplanade, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, PA34 5PP

Main Facilities

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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Elevator
The Great Western Hotel is a hotel is located at Argyll and Bute. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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What's around The Great Western Hotel

Corran Esplanade, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, PA34 5PP
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General
Near St. John's Cathedral

Location
A stay at The Great Western Hotel places you in the heart of Oban, steps from St. John's Cathedral and 4 minutes by foot from Oban Distillery. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Oban War and Peace Museum and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Atlantis Leisure.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

St. John's Cathedral - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Oban Distillery - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Oban War and Peace Museum - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Atlantis Leisure - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
RSPB Visitor Centre - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
McCaig's Tower - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Oban Ferry Terminal - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Pulpit Hill - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Glencruitten Golf Club - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Ganavan Sands - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Loch Linnhe - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Carn Breugach - 6.5 km / 4 mi
Connel Bridge - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi

The nearest airports are:
Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 142 km / 88.3 mi
Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 192.2 km / 119.4 mi

Facilities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. This hotel has 6 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Dining
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Great Western Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Rooms
Stay in one of 79 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Exterior

Transportation

  • Secure parking
  • Limited parking
  • Bicycle storage

Public Facilities

  • Parking
  • Safety deposit box
  • Elevator

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast
  • Snack bar

General

  • Banquet
  • Parking

Hotel Services

  • Porter
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Great Western Hotel

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 23:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7.95 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 8 per day (164 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 15.00
  • 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.

Limited Number Of Pets In Room

Professional property host/manager, No rollaway/extra beds available, Beach nearby, Essential workers only - NO, Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours, Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 23:00 - to 10:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at The Great Western Hotel
79
Number of floors in The Great Western Hotel
1
Another facilities in The Great Western Hotel
Secure parking, Limited parking, Bicycle storage, Safety deposit box, Breakfast

Frequently asked question in The Great Western Hotel

What are available facilities at The Great Western Hotel?
There are top facilites at The Great Western Hotel such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Great Western Hotel?
The standard check-in time at The Great Western Hotel is starting from 15:00 - 23:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
Does The Great Western Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, The Great Western Hotel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of The Great Western Hotel?
The Great Western Hotel is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many floors does The Great Western Hotel have?
The Great Western Hotel has 1 floors.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews The Great Western Hotel

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6.6
Pleasant
From 1,154 reviews
Cleanliness

6.6

Room Comfort

6.6

Service and Facilites

7.6

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Mark
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Friends and Family with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Comfortable bed and a recently renovated bathroom. Some of the common areas need renovation. Limited parking at £10 per day. Easy/sort walk to downtown and the Oban Distillery. Price paid was fair for a property like this.
Rita
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Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Worst hotel experience i have ever had. Asked for a family room, was given a cubicle and a storage. No windows, no fan. Smelled of cat urine, horrible mattress, pillows flat and uncomfortable. Breakfast brand with staff frowning at you. Overall worst hotel ever!
Laura
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Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Room was in a poor state. Bed was clean. Windows would not open correctly. We used a deodorant canister to open the bathroom window. The bedroom window had scaffolding in place and there was no apparent work going on. The bedroom curtains did not close, therefore light came through. A complete renovation is needed on what would have been a beautiful building about 60 years ago as it has beautiful high ceilings with lovely cornices. Stairwell needs attention and the lift was grubby. A pity as this hotel has real potential.
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James
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great location overlooking Oban bay. Room was a bit tired, but comfortable and clean. Quick check-in and friendly staff. If you are travelling by car, worth looking at the car park just 100 metres to right of hotel.
Andrew
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Clean room very helpful staff. Excellent location. Poor decor. Excessive £20 per night charge for dog.
Ron
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This is an old hotel. It has its faults and is tired. But to us this added to its ambience and all round charm. It is undergoing repairs so you have to roll with it. Breakfast was fine.
Lori
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The rooms were small, but adequate. The staff was fantastic! The room was quite hot (no AC), but the front desk staff offered a fan immediately to be brought to our room….what a difference that made. The mattress was also very comfortable. We would stay here again.
Brent
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with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Grand old hotel in need of major renovation, aged and in poor condition. Bar staff was not interested in serving and quite rude in stating that only those residents who had reserved tables would be accompanied for an evening meal. Rom had sloping floor in bathroom and toilet fixed at an angle to the wall, large room with regular bed and back furniture. We had booked a “sea view” room but the state of the windows with dirt, paint & putty stain did obscure the view. There is a hotel car park but be aware you have to pay an additional £10 to park there. They charge £20 per dog per night but to be honest I would not want my dog to stay in this property as it is to unclean for them, even our room smelt of dog & urine on arrival so the additional cost is not used to cover additional cleaning. For the cost of this hotel, Thayer are far better options and I would say it was only worth half the price and had the poorest breakfast in terms of wuality of ingredients
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lambert
2.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Should never be a 3 star hotel shock in our room was on a slope everything bed dressing table bathroom the whole place is not fit for purpose
Jayne
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Property in need of updating , staff poor on first day. I asked for gluten free bread to be told they don’t have it. Second day I asked again and was given some ! Staff need training
Ben
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Great location and very functional hotel. Enjoyed our 2 night stay
Tara
6.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel is in a great location and has spectacular views. However, it’s run down and in need of maintenance/renovation.
Alastair
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Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Breafast was first class, room was clean and quite. Staff very polite.
Maxine
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with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The Hotel has a brilliant breakfast. Our room no.130 was right above the kitchen extractors (perhaps payback as I moaned they didn't respond to messages).It was like sleeping next to a jet engine or rather not sleeping. It was expensive and as we chose it for a location but by time we left we were exhausted due to lack of sleep due to the noise and extractor vibration. Our view was a slate roof, just a slate roof towering above the window so pointless even having a window. For just over £150 for one night with breakfast it was extortionate, but it was a good breakfast and staff were lovely.
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James
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Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Very dated hotel , single beds very narrow for an adult , needs major updating . Wouldnt consider staying again unless refurbished
Stephen
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Friends and Family Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Stayed for a single night, in order to get an early ferry the next morning. Discovered on checkin that the car park had a £10 per night fee which wasn't specified on Hotels.com at the time of booking (it has now since been added). There is a car park nearly where you can park for free between 6pm and 9am. The hotel generally, and the room in particular was very dated, the decor feeling very 1970s/1980s . Nevertheless the room was clean, everything worked and the bed was OK, but sleep quality wasnt good. There was a large group in the hotel at the time and they were quite loud at night and really early in the morning - the walls were very thin. Can't comment on the food as we didn't eat there. Would I stay again?? Probably not.
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Craig
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Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff were very nice and helpful. Great location and had a room with a view. Shower did not drain at all. Breakfast buffet was good to get the morning started. Overall an average hotel that had parts being renovated. Definitely had the old feeling vibe and very dated.
Rachel
2.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This hotel requires total refurbishment. No matter how hard staff try to maintain a standard it is impossible when the hotel building has deteriorated so badly. SPEND SOME MONEY ON THIS PROPERTY.
Gerda
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We only stayed one night. The location is great, right on the water. Very beautiful views. The hotel is old and it shows. The room is very basic, no amenities to mention. The floors seemed unstable and uneven. Not worth the money. Parking comes at a price of GBP 10 per night.
Kevin
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very old hotel and it shows. The room was actually nice enough but the floor creaked with every step. The place was probably something in its day, but now it just looks old. And for the price I can get a Hilton hotel. Location is good and the view was great. Could not check in until 3, no exceptions. Also, it was cool when we were there and the steam heat did not seem to be adjustable. The windows allowed cold air to infiltrate because they are old. Not impressed.
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