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      Royal Hotel

      998 Reviews
      #10 of 13 Hotels in Oban
      Argyll Square, Oban PA34 4BE, Scotland
      011 44 1631 563021
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      Overview
      3.5
      998 reviews
      • Excellent21%
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      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Lift not working

      I stayed 1 night in this hotel and it was not until after I checked in that I was informed I would have to walk up 3 flights of stairs (approximately 90) ( I am disabled)as I had already negotiated this I decided I would...More

      Thank fatboyslim
      Response from Steven R, Area Manager at Royal HotelResponded 6 days ago

      Dear Trip Advisor Thank you for your review of your recent stay with us at the Royal Hotel in Oban. I am sorry that you did not enjoy your stay with us due to the lift not working. Unfortunately this issue is completely out with...More

      Hotel's Favourite
      Reviewed 13 November 2016
      Good Hotel and location

      stayed for one night with my wife to celebrate our anniversary. On arrival at this very old but very nice hotel with loads of charm we were booked in by a very friendly female member of staff who managed to give us an upgrade to...More

      5  Thank james c
      Response from Steven R, General Manager at Royal HotelResponded 19 November 2016

      Hi James Thank you for your brilliant review. I am glad that you had such a memorable stay with us. I have passed your comments on to Jo at Reception and also to the Food and Beverage staff. I hope to see you all return...More

      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Neat Old Hotel

      The hotel is located around the corner from the train depot. It is impressive on the outside; old Victorian (?) charm. They have been updating/ renovating the place bit-by-bit. Although the rooms cost a bit more, be sure to request one of renovated ones on...More

      Thank Jimmy_V1951
      Response from Steven R, Area Manager at Royal HotelResponded 1 week ago

      Dear Tripadvisor Thank you for your comments regarding your recent stay here at the Royal Hotel. Thank you for your comments regarding the staff, I will pass that on to them this weekend. In regards to the hotel, we have refurbished 60 rooms in the...More

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Good overall experience

      I had read many bad reviews of the hotel but was reassured before booking that a refurbishment programme was underway and was still 'a work in progress' so went ahead and booked a week's accommodation due to the hotel's central location and access to the...More

      1  Thank Howard T
      Response from Steven R, Area Manager at Royal HotelResponded 2 weeks ago

      Dear Tripadvisor Thank you for your comments regarding your recent stay here at the Royal Hotel. Thank you for your comments regarding the staff, I will pass that on to them this weekend. In regards to the hotel, we have refurbished 60 rooms in the...More

      Reviewed 2 weeks ago
      Mmm,we stayed last night and were glad we didn't stay for another!

      Despite telling the establishment on booking that I had very limited mobility, they gave us the room furthest away from the lift. A bit of a trek. There was no greeting on arrival nor "Have you enjoyed your stay" when we left. No coconut! I...More

      Thank Maria S
      Response from Steven R, Area Manager at Royal HotelResponded 2 weeks ago

      Dear Tripadvisor Thank you for your review of your recent stay with us here at the Royal Hotel. I appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback, can I ask that you email me your booking details when convenient, so I can...More

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      • US$74 - US$238 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
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      • Number of rooms
      • 91
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      charlieshearer1961
      11 April 2017|
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      Response from Margaret R | Reviewed this property |
      Not to my knowledge
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      27 March 2017|
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      Response from Steven R | Property representative |
      Hi, Yes we do have hairdryers in our rooms.
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      Ann L
      18 February 2017|
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      Response from Fiona S | Reviewed this property |
      We was on the second floor, but didn't have a sea view just could see the streets around the hotel. The room was spacious and the en suite was massive. Great room even though you couldn't see the water. Hope this helps.
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      "Sea Views at the cost of noise from the main street. However you can close a window so choose a room with a..."
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      "Avoid top floor sauna rooms."
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      "Try to get one at the front high up. You may get a part view of the sea."
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      "The lift is small so if you don't like lifts request a lower room. Ours was on the third floor."
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