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    Royal Hotel

    963 Reviews
    #8 of 13 Hotels in Oban
    Argyll Square, Oban PA34 4BE, Scotland
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    Overview
    3.5
    963 reviews
    • Excellent21%
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    • Terrible9%
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    1 - 5 of 893 reviews

    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Never again

    The hotel is located in a strategic position in the hearth of Oban and it's great to visit the town and access to facilities as the departure to the islands. On the other side, the structure is really old and there is no attention to...More

    Thank Tracynew
    Response from Steven R, Area Manager at Royal HotelResponded 5 days ago

    Dear Tracy Thank you for your review of your recent stay. I am sorry that you did not enjoy your stay with us here at the Royal Hotel. I cannot understand your comments regarding a smell from the kitchen, we have not had any feedback...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 via mobile
    Great stay

    My husband and I only stayed overnight. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We had a lovely large double room. Room and bathroom very clean. Great breakfast in the morning with plenty of choice.More

    1  Thank steph27Scotland
    Response from Steven R, Area Manager at Royal HotelResponded 5 days ago

    Dear Steph Thank you for your recent review of the Royal Hotel. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the hotel, we pride ourselves on our food and...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Quaint Hotel in a Quaint Town

    Oban is a quaint seaport town that has grown tremendously in 10 years. My husband, who had visited a decade ago, was shocked when we got there, but it still is a lovely place. The Royal is an old hotel with renovated bathrooms (yay!), parking...More

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

    Dear Rae Thank you for your recent review of the Royal Hotel. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us here at the hotel, we pride ourselves on our food and...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Disappointing

    A real shame this one. Cracking hotel in a cracking location but let down by what I view as Managerial complacency. This hotel really needs a refurb, old and tatty front of house, welcomes you with a sense foreboding. What a relief to find the...More

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

    Dear Neil Thank you for your email regarding your recent stay. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. I ask that you email us with your booking details to royalobanmanager@strathmorehotels.com and the hotel management can look into your comments in...More

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    charlieshearer1961
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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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    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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    "Rooms 415&417 needs to be refurbished!"
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