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The Royal Hotel

2.0 star property

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Argyll Square, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4BE
  • RSPB Visitor Centre
    1 min walk
  • Roxy's
    1 min walk
  • Oban Station
    1 min walk
  • Oban (OBN)
    12 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room (1 Adult)

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

View all photos for Superior Twin Room (1 Adult)

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

View all photos for Classic Twin Room (1 Adult)

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 this property

The Royal Hotel

Oban hotel with restaurant
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, 24-hour room service, conference space, and concierge services are onsite.
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.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This eco-certified hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and 24-hour room service.

The Royal Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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. 146 out of 672 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 672 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 672 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 672 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 672 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Royal Hotel, Oban
Our stay was most enjoyable, the staff were very helpful. Our room was spacious and clean but would have benefitted a second chair.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

2/10 Terrible

Callie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pool table
You advertise a pool table...the actual thing that you have should be thrown in a skip,it was one of the reasons for choosing your hotel, table was a huge let down
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in central Oban convenient to bus depot an ferry. Lots of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfortable room soft pillows and so clean staff absolutely amazing very good breakfast,no complaints also entertainment in the evening.would definitely recommend great value for the price .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

john

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the worst hotels we have ever stayed in , the hotel was run down and in a terrible state . Vastly overpriced. The soup was great and the staff were excellent but I won’t be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Roger

Clean, bed OK, decent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

MOHAN, WEST BROMWICH

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Single room very small , breakfast average at best
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Royal Hotel Oban
Pleasant hotel, ideally located , a stones throw from the harbour and all amenities, easy walking distance to the same. Car parking was available ,just managed to squeeze in next to the 4x4's!! Room was good ,bathroom was excellent , breakfast was very good , so all in all no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

alan

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place has had its day.
The whole hotel desperately needs a full refurb. Its old , stale and really does need attention
Stains on the ceiling
Wallpaper peeling off the ceiling
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
Really comfy beds, fab breakfast, but couldn't get the shower to work, no instructions so couldn't figure out how to start it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Property is old, but well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent hotel great value and friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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