First, the positive... our hostess was spectacular... very friendly, informative and accommodating. Also, the hotel is VERY conveniently located near the ferry and waterfront. Easy walking distance to everything. The bar was pleasant and the breakfast very good. All that said, the place has clearly seen some better days. The rooms are drab, although very clean. If you're looking for... more

Had pre booked over the phone prior to arrival - We arrived to check in early and were told sternley by the receptionist we could NOT get into our room till 3pm this was acceptable, but when asked if we could leave our bags we were told NO! The receptionist then asked us the purpose of our trip and we... more

I stayed here with my gran and friend for 4 days and i must say we were more than happy with what we got. We were a little worried before travelling after reading some of the reviews however we were more than happy with the service we recieved and couldn't have asked for a nicer hotel. For the price it... more

We have stayed at Kelvin Hotel for one night on 12/7/09. There was a family room with one double bed and 3 single beds and only cost us £100 per night and including full Scotland breakfast, which is very good value for money. The room is tidy and decent view from the room window (Oban harbour). The Scotland breakfast is... more

I know the area well, stayed overnight with a friend before a ferry. My single room was clean, had comfortable bed and was fine for my modest needs. Staff very friendly - hotel has clearly been extensively redecorated etc. First class breakfast - I had a very jolly time. more

The Kelvin Hotel is just what we were looking for - clean, good location, friendly staff, very good breakfast. Unremarkable from the outside, but charming on the inside. We had a family room for me, my husband and our teenager. The shower was fine, beds were better than some we'd had, and the breakfast was the best in our 10... more

This hotel was in an ideal location and we had a fantastic time over new year with the staff being very informative and helpful. The room we had was obviously recently decorated and we had the comfiest bed! I hope to be back in the future. more

Worst hotel I have ever stayed in. Avoid at all cost. Grotty, smelly, and expensive. Staff rude and unhelpful. Go to Caledonian - same price but so much better. Can't express enough your need to avoid this hotel at all cost. I would sleep in the car before getting a room at this hotel. Didn't want to touch anything or... more

The Kelvin Hotel is a place NOT to stay. It is little more than a DHSS doss house with sub standard furnishings, woodchip papered walls that have cracks in. The room we stayed in was clean. However, the first thing you notice when you walk into the hotel, is the smell of stale air from the bar. We payed £70.00... more