The Great Western Hotel
About the hotel
Magnificent Views and Convenient Location
The Great Western Hotel in Oban offers stunning bay views and a central esplanade location, making it the perfect choice for your stay.
Comfortable Rooms and Amenities
Each guest room is equipped with essential amenities like a TV, desk, and tea/coffee facilities, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Entertainment and Nearby Attractions
Enjoy entertainment, breathtaking views of the bay, and easy access to local shops, the rail station, and golf courses, promising a memorable experience during your visit.
To experience the beauty of Oban and enjoy a comfortable stay with great amenities, book your room at The Great Western Hotel now.
Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Golf course
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Packed lunches
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private parking
- Private check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Kid meals
- Snack bar
- Evening entertainment
- Entertainment staff
- Wine/champagne
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
Check-in and check-out
- Check-out
- until 10:00
Guest reviews
Good
Worst hotel experience I've ever had - completely misrepresented by the photographs
Liked: Nothing about the accommodation itself.
Disliked: Without question, the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. We booked two rooms, and the condition of the hotel was appalling. The photographs on Booking.com bear little resemblance to the reality of the accommodation. There was mould on the ceilings, flaking paintwork, dirty and poorly maintained hallways, creaking floors, wires protruding from a mattress, visible wiring outside the window and even a bathroom window being held open with a shower mat. One of our rooms had no towels on arrival. The entire property was extremely dated and in a very poor state of repair. After a lengthy discussion with staff, during which we were initially told no alternative rooms were available, we were eventually offered another room. This was also unsuitable and bore little resemblance to the rooms advertised online. I find it astonishing that this property is advertised as a three-star hotel. In my opinion, its condition is closer to dereliction than anything resembling an acceptable hotel standard. We subsequently raised a formal complaint with Booking.com, supported by photographic evidence, but the hotel refused to offer any refund or compensation, relying on its non-refundable booking policy. **My biggest criticism is not simply the poor condition of the hotel, but how misleading the advertised photographs are compared with the actual accommodation.** Had we known the true condition of the property, we would never have booked. I would strongly advise anyone considering staying here to look very carefully at recent guest photographs and reviews before booking.
I really enjoyed my stay at the great western hotel and would recommend it’s well priced and a great location
Liked: Everything was amazing with this hotel, staff were lovely and they accommodated my dog.
Disliked: The lift was not working.
Liked: Excellent hotel location, close to everything, with a beautiful view from the window Breakfast was very good
Disliked: Unfortunately, the room was dirty. The bathroom bin had not been emptied after the previous guests and was overflowing with used sanitary pads. There was mould in the bathroom, and the shower tiles had not been cleaned properly.
Great location budget price excellent breakfast
Liked: BedRoom and bathroom were large, bed clean and comfy breakfast was very good
Disliked: The room was tired and the floor was very very creaky
Liked: Ok
Disliked: The lift was not working and as our room was on the 3rd floor carrying our bags up was difficult as we are an older couple. I would have expected some assistance with our luggage.
Liked: On Arrival the lad on reception was very polite and the room I got had great views of the harbour.
Disliked: Only problem lift was out of order but I did receive a email the day before explaining the lift situation.
Good to know
Please note that all children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult in their rooms at all times.
When booking 5 rooms or more, different terms and conditions will apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.
The Great Western Hotel compared with other hotels in Oban
Based on guest scores and reviews for 200 places to stay in Oban. Distances as the crow flies.
- by guest reviews in Oban
- 15th of 200
- its score; the average in Oban is 8.7
- 7.0
- guest reviews
- 5,731
- from the centre of Oban
- 300 m
What’s near The Great Western Hotel
Distances from the hotel as the crow flies.
- Glasgow Airport (GLA) 89 km
Frequently asked questions about The Great Western Hotel
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Great Western Hotel?
Check-out is until 10:00.
Does The Great Western Hotel have parking?
According to the hotel: parking, private parking. Ask the hotel whether you need to book it and whether there is a charge.
Are pets allowed at The Great Western Hotel?
Yes: pets allowed. Let the hotel know when you book in case there is a supplement or a size limit.
How far is The Great Western Hotel from the centre of Oban?
About 300 m from the centre of Oban, as the crow flies.
