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Royal Hotel

3.0 of 5
Argyll Square, Oban PA34 4BE, Scotland
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Ranked #7 of 9 hotels in Oban
3.5 of 5 stars 135 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Very friendly(7)
  • Dining room(6)
  • Spotlessly clean(4)
  • Good value(4)
  • Buffet breakfast(3)
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carolinefromhackney
London
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We have stayed here a couple of times with our two girls - sharing a room. It is a very good location if you have an early morning ferry to catch and you can get a basic breakfast if you have to leave early (and a full one if you have the luxury of a lie in!). It's good value... More

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KieranG
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
41 reviews
12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Used the restaurant only for a three course lunch. Reasonable food that is reasonably priced. Great service from friendly staff but the restaurant and toilets are in need of a lick of paint. More

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Ruaridh_Ormiston
Newtonmore, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
42 reviews
11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Great fun in the bar during Feb and Oct Highland Cattle Sales. Good food, comfortable rooms, great breakfast, you cannot beat it !! More

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balmorallothian
Central Scotland
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011
3
people found this review helpful

We were with a coach party of 22 people travelling on a David Urquhart Travel package over Christmas 2011. The driver, Alan, was an ever present inside the hotel and went out of his way to ensure that we had a good time both on the coach, the included tours and inside the hotel. Upon arrival, we were met by... More

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Lucinda_lay
England
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 14, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Hotels in Oban are not great and this one is no different from the rest. They are all tired and poorly looked after but they are friendly :) In scotland its the necessity of a bed for the night and thats that....you wont find better...but let me know if you do though! Someone please buy all the hotels in Oban...paint... More

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AngelaIrvine
Falkirk
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Just back from a great weekend with friends at the Royal Hotel in Oban. The staff could not have been better. We had a themed dance on the Saturday night. The food was excellent and there was plenty of it. The tables were beautifully dressed in-keeping with our theme. Lunch was provided at our request and served in the Tryst... More

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dookers
tarbert
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

got a cheap b and b deal as others have said hotel is old style ,staff friendly and helpful but wouldnt recommend you stay here .room was small and basic as was the decor in the bathroom .bar meal was just ok but breakfast was nice More

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hay38
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011
2
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What can i say very impressed good value for money. breakfast and evening meals first class More

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parocco
lancashire
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13 reviews
8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed in this hotel in the centre of Oban for three nights - alongside I guess a couple of coach tours.The bedroom was comfortable and adequate and the breakfasts were extremely good - buffet style with plenty of choice and as much as you like to eat - with the option (which I took) of kippers which were delicious.... More

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MR H T
London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Simply awful...I cannot even begin to appreciate why anyone would rate this hotel above 'Terrible'. Sorry, but it's true....nice town though. More

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Address: Argyll Square, Oban PA34 4BE, Scotland

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