The Royal Hotel

2.0 star property

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Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Staircase

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Argyll Square, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4BE
  • Place, McCaig's Tower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Distillery
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Oban Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

Classic Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Classic Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (3 People)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Classic Twin Room (1 Adult)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

Classic Double Room (1 Adult)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (4 Poster)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room (1 Adult)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room (1 Adult)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, Partial Sea View (3 people)

  • 34 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

  • 16 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Double Room Single Use

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, Partial Sea View

  • 18 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Royal Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Oban Ferry Terminal
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 on-site.
The Royal Hotel offers 91 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Royal Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Oban Ferry Terminal. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • Steps from RSPB Visitor Centre and McCaig's Tower
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Royal Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and 24-hour room service.

This Oban hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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 Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site 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

  • Lift

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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: GBP 10 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and from GBP 8.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 a smoke detector and window guards
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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