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The Oban Caledonian Hotel

The Oban Caledonian Hotel
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3 of 5 stars 54 reviews
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#29 of 37 hotels in Oban
Description: Victorian Hotel overlooking the bay, within walking distance of train station & pier.
  • Address
    Station Square
    Oban PA34 5RT
    Scotland
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars Based on 54 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3 based on 41 reviews Rooms
    • 3.5 based on 40 reviews Service
    • 3 based on 41 reviews Value
    • 3 based on 41 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 10 reviews Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 40% based on 45 reviews Older travelers
    • 30% based on 45 reviews Families with young children
    • 30% based on 45 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 20% based on 45 reviews Young singles
    • 20% based on 45 reviews An amazing honeymoon

Reviews of The Oban Caledonian Hotel

( 1-10 of 54 )
Aug 8, 2008

This old hotel has a great location close to the ferry with views of the waterfront. However, my top floor room was hot, had windows that would open just a pinch, and just so-so maid service. Beds had box springs only, no mattresses. Hot water in the shower was just a trickle. Noise from inside and outside of the hotel.... more

4 of 5 stars
Haarlem, Holland
Jul 12, 2008

We had a bad time getting our lugage in and out of the car. We did enjoy the bar and the views, good location for exploring Oban. The rooms were fine, good size. The food was OK. the staff was friendly and helpfull. more

2 of 5 stars
British Columbia
Jul 7, 2008

The location and setting is great, but that’s the best we can say. Having stayed at this hotel a number of times in the past it was a shock to see how worn and run down the hotel had become. The contemporary window covers in the dining room (a la Charles Rennie Mackintosh design) were shockingly dirty and stained. Window... more

5 of 5 stars
Aberdeen, Scotland
Jun 17, 2008

The Oban Caledonian has always been one of my favourite hotels, but, judging by the reviews here, I was a bit worried that it had gone downhill. However, we booked a room through the Sunday Times 'Wine, Dine and Stay For Free' promotion and it was fab. Helpful and friendly staff, gorgeous room at the front of the hotel, overlooking... more

4 of 5 stars
Hamilton, United Kingdom
Jun 4, 2008

I was staying in The Caledonian for a couple of nights for work purposes and to be honest it was better than i was expecting. The hotel is in the middle of an extensive redevelopment at the moment and if you are unfortunate (like me) you will have a room with a large scaffolding pole going across your window. To... more

May 6, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I booked this through late-rooms as a surprise over night trip for my Mum. We arrived about 4pm and found a space in a very small car park outside the hotel. Cars were double parked so I was a bit nervous about parking there. We went to reception to check in and ask about the parking. We were informed that... more

May 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed here as the second leg of our touring honeymoon and found it to be rather mixed. Parking, as others have mentioned, is a bit awkward but once we had unloaded bags to the foyer and parked in the train station we ditched the car for the 2 days we were here, just topping up the... more

Apr 6, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

We booked and paid a supplement for a view. When we arrived, after a small scene at the reception about being too early, we went up to our room to find the view was of scaffolding. We went downstairs to remonstrate with the reception who asked us to wait and see the Manager. We ordered drinks whilst we waited, nobody... more

Apr 2, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

We arrived 2 minutes after the restaurant shut at 9.30pm, but the receptionist made sure that the chef didn't leave, and we managed to eat great Fish and Chips as a result. We checked in to our room before dinner, to be greeted by a great view of some scaffolding, dodgy decor, broken blinds and overall, a really tired room.... more

1 of 5 stars
hellystew
Feb 15, 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

Where do we begin.... Our very first problem on arrival was figuring out where to park, after abandoning the car nearby and walking to the reception we were informed we could use the train station carpark for £3/24hrs. On checking in we then found the lift wasn't working properly and my fiance kindly lugged my suitcase up the 2 flights... more

Reviews of The Oban Caledonian Hotel

( 1-10 of 54 )
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Address: Station Square, Oban PA34 5RT, Scotland