The Oban Caledonian Hotel (Scotland) - Hotel Reviews

Address: Station Square, Oban PA34 5RT, Scotland

Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Argyll and Bute > Oban

Amenities:

Business Center Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #12 of 13 hotels in Oban

Price Range: $$

Hotel Class:3 star (3*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Welcome to the gateway to Argyll and the Isles where the romantic luxury of the Oban Caledonian Hotel beckons.The Oban Caledonian is Oban’s landmark building. This 3 star hotel rises from the water’s edge, commanding breathtaking views over the sheltered bay of Oban to the romantic hills and islands of Scotland’s magnificent west coast.Gaze seaward as the sun slips behind Hebridean hills and a friendly Highland hospitality unfolds. The hotel has 59 bedrooms, many with fine views over Oban Bay to the mountains of Mull and Ardgour.Centrally situated the hotel has two restaurants – Café Caledonian where a bistro menu is served all day and open to both residents and the many visitors to Argyll. Restaurant Caledonian where the menu changes daily and is set in a relaxed ambience using where possible Scottish produce.We strive here at The Oban Caledonian hotel to exceed guest expectation and offer a great base for your Oban stay. ... more less

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Also Known As:: Caledonian Hotel Oban; The Oban Caledonian Hotel Scotland

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quite_particular

Glasgow

Contributor

15 reviews

12 hotel reviews

Reviews in 11 cities

31 helpful votes

“Alright...didn't love it”

Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

I stayed here on work business so was more interested in location and price when booking than quality, and you get what you pay for I guess. I usually research my hotels carefully on trip advisor so my reviews are usually very positive. We checked in very late and were worried that there would be no staff there to give... More

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thekingofsting

Isle of Skye, United Kingdom

Reviewer

3 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

1 helpful vote

“Pretty cheap deal, pretty cheap hotel”

Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

We stayed in March through a groupon deal as I had a meeting in Oban and it was in a very convenient location. We payed £70 for dinner bed and breakfast so we weren't expecting too much and I guess we got what we expected. The foyer and public areas of the hotel were very nice, but the lift was... More

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Herknappen

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4 hotel reviews

“Train your managers!”

Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Friday 17 May. Stopped in for a cool drink after a day of exploring the area on foot. The service was painfully slow, but this was due to poor staffing levels. The one staff member was trying very hard to provide service, but stress was written all over his face. Restaurant staff had to temporarily help as there was a... More

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Kirstine G

Glasgow, United Kingdom

1 review

“Wonderful stay”

Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

We booked a stay through Itison deal site, the hotel was very central and great, very friendly staff, good food and amazing room which was very clean. The bed was so comfortable we could have been at home! We definitely will be looking for more deals.

les r

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Reviews in 2 cities

2 helpful votes

“Dreadful Hotel - The Tourists to Oban Deserve Better”

Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Despite a fairly good review in Scotland The Best and a great location in the centre of Oban, this hotel was a huge let down. Tired interior, poor food, poor service, it takes more than some decent linen and towels to make a good hotel. I would try somewhere else.

Thank you for taking the time to complete your recent review, I am really disappointed that the hote did not meet your expectation or indeed my expectations during your recent visit to Oban Caledonian Hotel, please accept my sincere apologies . Kind regards Stewart Walker General Manager More

JacquelineH28

Dennyloanhead, United Kingdom

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

3 helpful votes

“Old style hotel”

Reviewed May 17, 2013

Although the hotel was quite old, the beds and toilet were very clean. Carpet throughout the hallway was very worn in places. Dining room was very nice. Could have been a bit more choice on the menu for dinner but what we had was very good anyway. Breakfast was delicious. Staff were very attentive.

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Thank you for your recent review of the Oban Caledonian Hotel. It is pleasing to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. I do hope we will welcome you back in the not too distant future Kind regards Stewart Walker General Manager More

JohnLanc

Scotland

5 reviews

“Not bad...”

Reviewed May 13, 2013

We booked a two night stay at the Oban Caledonian Hotel in May 2013, through a deal on Livingsocial (£99 for two nights B&B). I normally check with the Hotel to see if they have availability on the nights we wish to stay, and was assured by the Hotel itself that they did. When I came to book via the... More

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Thank you for taking the time to write your recent review on Trip Advisor. I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us, however am concerned that there were aspects of your stay that we should be improving on. I can assure you that we will continue to imrpove on the items you mentioned. I hope to welcome you... More

Hamish D F

Thornhill, United Kingdom

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

“GOOD UNTIL BREAKFAST TIME”

Reviewed May 12, 2013

We only spent one night in the Caledonian Hotel. This has been a very grand hotel in Victorian and Edwardian times that retains facets of its former elegance. The room was extremely spacious and equipped to a good level. It had the most ingenious shower I have seen. Staff members were formal with the air of “seen it all before”... More

Thank you for your review. I have investigated the points you have raised with the relevant Department Heads and I can now assure you that the problems you experienced within the hotel, and highlighted for our attention are already being addressed. This is certainly not the standard I strive for and I will be monitoring this closely. Once again, thank... More

Dave H

Newton le Willows, United Kingdom

“Nothing's changed.”

Reviewed May 10, 2013

I hesitated to leave a review of our vist to The Caledonian in April of last year in the now forlorn hope that it could only improve....We were part of a coach party of mainly elderly people some of whom had great difficulty with mobility problems made doubly difficult in the fact the lift wasn't working but were assured an... More

Thank you for your review on Trip Advisor. As you stated, you stayed with us in 2012. Since then , we have a new Head Chef who has imporved food standards both in the Restaurant and in our Bistro. Our lift is also fully operational and I can only apologise that it was out of order during your stay with... More

Pat B

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Senior Contributor

30 reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

24 helpful votes

“Only here for dinner”

Reviewed May 8, 2013 via mobile

I do not enjoy writing negative reviews, and typically won't comment about a poor experience. However, the manager seems to care and a poor review affords the opportunity to improve. My friend and I were with a large tour that ended up doing solo dinners because of a late ferry arrival. I picked the hotel as our spot thinking one... More

Thank you for taking the time to write your recent review on Trip Advisor. I was disappointed to read of your recent experience at the Oban Caledonian Hotel. We are very proud of the hotel and of the service standards; however I read that on this occasion we did not fulfil our commitment to you. We take all comments and... More

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