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The Great Western Hotel has 79.

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The Great Western Hotel

Name: The Great Western Hotel
Address: Corran Esplanade, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, PA34 5PP, Corran Esplanade, PA34 5PP, Scotland
Rating: 6.6

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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

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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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.

All facilities in The Great Western Hotel

Bar, Cafe and Lounge

Functional Hall

Common Space

Lobby

Exterior

Transportation

Secure parking
Limited parking
Bicycle storage

Food and Drinks

Breakfast
Snack bar

Connectivity

Free WiFi

General

Banquet
Parking

Public Facilities

Parking
Safety deposit box
Elevator

Hotel Services

Porter
24-hour Receptionist

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!

General Check-in Instructions

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

, Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests who intend to bring their dog must contact the property in advance to make arrangements. This property has 24 parking spaces onsite, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking cannot be reserved in advance.

Pets

Limited Number Of Pets In Room

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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, Breakfast, Snack bar

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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 has a 3.0-star rating.

How many floors does The Great Western Hotel have?

The Great Western Hotel has 1.

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Pleasant

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6.6

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Kirsty

with Partner

2.0

/10

Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Hotel room was clean, but the floor in the bathroom/shower feels like it is going to collapse at any moment. We stayed in room 315. The hotel itself is in need of a huge revamp and maintenance needs to be increased. The place is falling apart.Parking charges of £10.00 per day needs to be mentioned at the time of booking and not hidden on the web site under 'parking available'. The lift is suspect to say the least and its a scary ride. This hotel has the potential to be a great place to stay...but we will not be back when there is a Premier Inn just down the road- and you know what to expect at a Premier Inn. One positive is the bar manager- he had great service and great to chat to.. he is the only asset to the hotel that we can think of. The waitresses walk around with no smile or even a greeting when they pass you or even just ' is everything ok?' would have been nice. It is no wonder they always have rooms available as we are sure that the word is out that this is not the place to stay when in Oban.

Neil

4.0

/10

Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Ratings reflect the state of the public areas, rather than the room which was actually excellent. Public areas filthy, run down, dust, dirt, builders debris left lying around along with tools, little attempts at tidying up of any cleaning at all. Same rubbish left on stairs and in corridors for duration of 4 night stay. No room servicing either. Was told to put sign on door, great if you actually have one. Room was decent, well decorated and great view. Otherwise I have to say I’d be asking for a refund. Rooms were expensive, no mention of poorly executed upgrade going on nor the dreadful state of the public areas.

Sandra

with Pet

4.0

/10

Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very run down. Poorly maintained structure. Evidence of water leaks in the bedroom and bathroom which had a strong smell of damp and long term cigarette smoke. One Bedroom window was nailed closed, no ventilation and although electric fans were provided, they only circulated warm air. Doors banging throughout the night disrupting sleep. Shower was a drip hose. Altogether a very bad experience which I would not recommend. This hotel is by far the most rundown place that we have ever stayed. Reception staff were pleasant on booking in.

George

8.0

/10

Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Hotel was good, left after first night because weather was atrocious.

Anne

2.0

/10

Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The hotel was disgusting and should be closed down as unfit for anyone to stay in..not disabled friendly with lots of steps to the entrance and one small lift which was unclean. I am unable to walk far and had to go in lift to the basement which was appauling with filthy torn walls and ceilings and walls with walls, ceilings, windows , floors a health & safety hazard. Registered and given keys to room 305..0n entering we were shocked by the condition of the sea view room which old uneven carpeting.rotted mouldy windows, plaster pealing from walls, very old bed base, bedding was clean but room damp. Complained to receptionist Kevin who was very polite. We were too tired to make it home but asked for refund. Kevin appeared at room with the keys to room 309 which was a “superior” room for the rest of our stay..it had newer furnishings and a larger newer bed, so we accepted as we had paid for ferry trips to Mull & Iona. .We inspected the room which had rotted windows,black mould on window frames, loose plaster behind curtains and dampness.. We both had breakfast which was a good choice of food. We stayed Tuesday and vacated the room on Wednesday morning..Asked Kevin at reception to speak to manager however, he was not there.. I am 80 years of age and my husband and I have disabilities both physical and & other health issues and which should have been a pleasant short trip was a nightmare from arriving to departing because of very poor facilities at hotel. I have taken photos and

Alan

with Partner

8.0

/10

Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good location. Property very tired looking, damaged carpets posing tripping hazard on staircases. Booked a double bed room but given a queen bed instead, asked to be moved and we were. Room moved into was much better.

Michelle

with Partner

8.0

/10

Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room had just been redecorated and was really modern looking over the sea. The hotel itself is in need of a refurbishment but I think that's what they were in the process of doing. We had a fantastic stay.

Katrena

Friends and Family Family

2.0

/10

Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

BE WARNED! This hotel is riding on the ‘Best Western’ name it is NOT A Best Western hotel. Frontage of hotel is a mess with workmen vans, equipment & cables. Disabled access is via dingy, cobwebbed basement corridors. Basic ambiance is dingy and tired. Large areas of water damage evident through main entrance, stairwells and rooms. Upgrade on a few rooms, however not ours. Room was cleanish, heavy dust due to workmen on our corridor with doors open and cables running down corridor. Pealing wallpaper, damp patches, mouldy windowsills, a partial boarded window boarded window and 1970’s bathroom. When discussed with reception, they admitted room was not upgraded yet however the ‘service’ would surely compensate for the room standard and that it was ‘hotel.com’ problem for not notifying us of the work on hotel (?). We said we were not prepared to stay in hotel as I had my 84 year old mother who was very upset at this point. We were told we could get 2/3 nights refunded, but they appear to be refusing to repay this and we are caught between hotel.con and hotel to get recompense for false advertising.

Christopher

with Partner

6.0

/10

Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very old and tired. Good location for getting around the town.

Stuart

Friends and Family with Friends

2.0

/10

Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Arrived at hotel to find it a building site.. we were given a room with scaffolding and workmen operating directly outside window .. after informing reception we were given a room which felt like a staff room the shower did not work and was really old decor . After going to reception we asked for a refund. To which was given . We also paid for parking at £10 per night which is double than last year. A total disgrace .. we we were not informed of work in the hotel and was not told about parking charges doubled … it ruined our break and not sure I will use this and definitely never use that hotel again

Paul

Family

4.0

/10

Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Not great all round. Bedroom carpet, curtains and a towel dirty. Most food had gone at breakfast. No parking, even though this was the reason i chose the place.

Margaret

with Partner

4.0

/10

Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We checked in on Thursday and left on Sunday as planned. Our room was never serviced during our stay. Beds were never made, towels, toilet roll, tea, coffee, biscuits never replaced. The towel rail didn’t work. The widow leaked. The shower head leaked and didn’t fit the wall bracket. Wallpaper peeling from the wall. One bedside cabinet and furniture very dated. Old, tired and run down. An extra charge for car parking. Location is excellent, reception staff did their job. Just no after check in care. Would not use this hotel again.

Fiona

with Partner

6.0

/10

Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This is a very old hotel and the fabric of the building is very tired. The public areas are all shabby. The bedroom was okay except the shower was mildewed in places. The dinner was very good, the breakfast not so good. £10 to park overnight in the hotel car park. Some of the staff were lovely, others not so good

Ross

with Partner

6.0

/10

Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I gave the hotel OK only because although our room was perfect, clean, well furnished, nicely decorated and very nice shower room, on entering the hotel I was shocked and had expected to be back at reception asking for a refund. The hotel is, I believe by the look of things e.g. plaster lying on the lift floor etc, currently undergoing some refurbishment but it has a very long way to go. There were cracks in the walls and wallpaper and plaster hanging off or coming away, skirting boards terribly unclean etc. I think it could all be down to, in some part, the workmen being around and trailing plaster and dirt as they go. There is no daily maid service, not that it bothered us for a 3 night stay, but all these issues i.e. state of hotel in public areas, work being carried out etc should be at least highlighted to guests before booking and, although being refurbished could make a bit more effort to clean in some areas. As I said however, our sea view room was actually very nice and clean thankfully and the staff were pleasant but did not dine/eat breakfast so cannot comment on food or service quality.

Alix

with Partner

4.0

/10

Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We booked through Hotels.com needed a last minute overnight in Oban. The pictures of standard double rooms looked ok. On arrival the outside of the hotel was very shabby & the car park full of litter. Inside wasn’t much better, the bar had been upgraded & looked ok but we didn’t use it. Reception gave us our key & we went to our room it was nothing like the photos on Hotels.com it was very shabby, dated, depressing & awful. We went back to reception & said it wasn’t what we were expecting they tried to tell us the photos were of rooms in their Bespoke chain of hotels. I said that they were misleading & we had been mid sold. They gave us a key to another room for us to look at saying we would like it. It was worse than the first one. Back to reception we went & said it was worse they informed us the hotel was under renovation & we couldn’t expect a room like on Hotels.com but they gave us another key & took us to look, it had been modernised & was slightly like the ones in the picture but it was still shabby, old window, stains on carpet, scuffed walls & woodwork not what we are used to. We stayed but would not recommend or stay again. If I were Hotdls.com I would remove it from the website as it is not fit for purpose & is very undesirable accommodation.

Rachael

Friends and Family Family

2.0

/10

Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We booked a family room for 2 adults and 1 child. We arrived and the place was undergoing renovation. We got to our room and it smelled so bad, the place is clearly dog friendly which is fine however the room smelled awfully like wet dog. The bathroom was even worse, it was hard enough to spend a couple minutes in there, there was no way I could have stood for a shower. The gentleman on the front desk did try and spray the whole room with air freshener when we complained but the sickly sweet smell mixed with the awful existing smell just made it worse. It was dated; the bathroom was like going back to the 80s. There were cobwebs everywhere and holes in the walls, as well as plug sockets coming away from the wall. We were offered complimentary breakfast to make up for it all but we left in the end and didn't stay because it was so bad. They initially refused to refund us as well and we had to go through the credit card company; they sorted it once it was raised through them. It's such a shame as it has potential to be great. I'm glad to see it's being renovated and perhaps it will be far better once it's finished but until then I wouldn't recommend staying there.

Lynn

with Partner

2.0

/10

Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room was terrible, drab, boring, paint peeling, shower screen old and needing replaced, actual shower average. Bed was we're sure a queen. Only decent thing was breakfast. But this was definately the worst hotel we've stayed in, will not be back.

Scott

with Partner

6.0

/10

Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Requires updating but had a nice stay

Mark

Friends and Family with Friends

6.0

/10

Reviewed 15 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

Friends and Family Family

4.0

/10

Reviewed 15 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!

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