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The Royal Hotel

2.0 star property

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Argyll Square, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4BE
  • RSPB Visitor Centre
    1 min walk
  • McCaig's Tower
    3 min walk
  • Oban Distillery
    5 min walk
  • Oban (OBN)
    12 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room (1 Adult)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (4 Poster) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (4 Poster)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room (1 Adult)

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room (1 Adult)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (3 People)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Partial Sea View

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Partial Sea View

  • 172 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, Partial Sea View (3 people)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, Partial Sea View (3 people)

  • 366 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Double Room Single Use

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Double Room Single Use

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Oban

A stay at The Royal Hotel places you in the heart of Oban, steps from RSPB Visitor Centre and 3 minutes by foot from McCaig's Tower. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from St. John's Cathedral and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Oban Distillery.

What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Oban Distillery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ganavan Sands - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 1 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪George Street Fish & Chip Shop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dans - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Aulay's Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
The Royal Hotel offers 91 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 91 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area and a ballroom.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Royal Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1895
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include window guards

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Royal Hotel Oban
Royal Oban
The Royal Hotel Oban
The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Hotel Oban

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 668 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 668 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 668 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 668 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 668 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, staff were very friendly and helpful. Only criticism is the floorboards in the room were extremely noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cental location. Staff very polite and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The elevator was very small, and parking limited. I loved the entire city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sonya

The price was fairly cheap and cheerful. I wanted a comfortable and clean bed, good shower and some breakfast. It delivered.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope, Port Coquitlam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms haven’t been updated in some time but that was part of the charm for us. We felt like we had stepped back in time a bit and the chipped paint and wallpaper pealing in the corners was part of the fun as the room was clean and the bed was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Duncan

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The parking was very tight. When I asked at reception about alternatives the young man looked at the CCTV and told me there were "plenty spaces" . I'm actually an Observer with the Institute of Advanced Motorists and there were no spaces without everyone having to reverse out onto the street. But it was his argumentative attitude.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel nice and handy for buses train ferry & lots of nice shops . The room we were in was clean enough but in need of upgrade it was a bit tired looking .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent and reasonably priced. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my stay and would use them again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cristina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wilma

Liked: Staff & service
The breakfast was included. It was a full breakfast including haggis which was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Minimal parking at the property, and most Oban car parks are pay and display. Property itself was quite outdated, with wallpaper coming off the wall and the room being very small Staff were fantastic and helpful, the location was perfect for experiencing Oban, and the food was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Looked lovely outside. Buffet breakfast very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Shivangi

Liked: Staff & service
Perfect location, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Victor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room needed a complete refurbishment although the bathroom was clean enough, when you had a shower there was a leak in the shower head so the water was everywhere and there wasn't a toilet roll holder, not what was expected for what we paid for the room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Annahid

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t know why anyone sound stay here. It is old, uncared for, smells, noisy. Old tour groups seem to stay here mainly. We had 3 rooms - in one, the sink squealed all night, in the other you could hear everything people in rooms above as next door were doing, in the third the window rattled all night and was cold because of zero insulation. For the money, stay in one of the wonderful b&bs just outside town. There’s nothing to do in town anyway other than a few restaurants which you can taxi to in a few mins
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night Good breakfast clean room good shower
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at Royal Hotel in Oban.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew, Helensburgh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is old and worn. It is kept clean as possible. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024