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Argyll Square, Oban, United Kingdom, PA344BE

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“The hotel's central location makes it incredibly convenient for exploring Oban and easily accessing the train station.”view full review

The Royal Hotel, a 3-star AA awarded hotel, offers traditional Scottish hospitality within quality modern surroundings in Oban. This hotel features 91 guestrooms and amenities including a bar, conference space, and restaurant. Guests can enjoy picturesque views of the bay from the elegant Victorian exterior.

Rooms & Amenities

Accommodations at The Royal Hotel include a mix of classic, superior, family, and four-poster rooms, each featuring free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary toiletries. Accessibility features are being improved as the hotel refurbishes its facilities. Guests enjoy 24-hour room service along with a variety of amenities.

Dining Options

Dining options include the Morvern Restaurant and the Lounge Bar, both focusing on local ingredients and traditional Scottish fare. The 170-seat restaurant provides great views over the Town Square, while the Lounge Bar serves a variety of drinks including a fine selection of Scottish Malts.

Leisure & Events

Leisure activities available nearby include island hopping to Mull, Iona, and Staffa, and water adventures such as scuba diving and golfing. The Royal Hotel also hosts events, offering function suites for up to 180 guests with audiovisual equipment available. Oban serves as a central hub for exploring the beautiful landscapes of the west coast.

Location & Transportation

Transportation options include nearby bus services, with Oban Station only a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The Royal Hotel is conveniently close to local shops, cafes, and attractions like the Oban Marina and McCaig's Tower. Ample parking facilities are available within walking distance of the hotel.

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The Royal Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room Four Poster Bed

2 persons

270 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Classic Single Room

2 persons

165 sq. feet

1 Single bed

Shower

Heating

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Superior Twin Room

2 persons

220 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Superior Twin Room Sea View

2 persons

220 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

The Royal Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Stunning Sea View!

“I was pleasantly surprised with my upgraded room, which had an very nice sea view from the fourth floor. It made my stay truly nice!” view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast buffet was impressive, offering a great selection of both continental and hot foods, including freshly made eggs just the way I wanted.” view full review

Easy Access!

“Parking was a breeze during my stay; it was conveniently located and allowed me to easily explore the area without any hassle.” view full review

Facilities: Very good

7.3/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Security
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course
Billiard tables

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

The Royal Hotel Location

Argyll Square, Oban, United Kingdom, PA344BE

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Argyll Square, Oban, United Kingdom, PA344BE

City landmarks

Landmark

McCaig's Tower

2600 ft

Church

St Columba's Cathedral

3900 ft

Cinema

Oban Phoenix Cinema

3800 ft

Church

St John's Cathedral

3900 ft

Gallery

The Jetty Gallery

2900 ft

Museum

Dunollie Museum

1.8 mi

Museum

Oban War and Peace Museum

1.6 mi

Landmark

Parsley the Ambassador Cat

2900 ft

Gallery

Alice Strange

2300 ft

Golf Course

Glencruitten Golf Club

2800 ft

Landmark

Sound of Kerrera

3700 ft

Landmark

Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles

1.1 mi

Landmark

Hutcheson's Monument

1.2 mi

Landmark

Oban War Memorial

1.3 mi

Landmark

Lochan Dubh

1.5 mi

Island

Maiden Island

1.5 mi

Landmark

Glencruitten Cathedral of Trees SCIO

1.4 mi

Beach

Ganavan Sands

1.7 mi

Landmark

Ganavan Bay

1.8 mi

Store

Puffin Dive Centre

2.1 mi

Landmark

Loch Nell

2.4 mi

Castle

Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel

3.2 mi

Landmark

Ocean Explorer Centre

3.0 mi

Landmark

Carn Breugach

3.0 mi

Landmark

Etive Boat Trips

3.0 mi

Landmark

Oban Distillery

6.3 mi

Nearby

18 George Street

Purdie's of Oban

1100 ft

Ardentive Bay

Oban Marina

800 ft

Cathedral of Trees

800 ft

Church

Oban Baptist Church

1900 ft

Restaurants

Aulay's Bar

700 ft

8 Airds Crescent

Subway

700 ft

4 Airds Crescent

Cafe Shore

1400 ft

Station Road

Cafe Harris

400 ft

2 Gibraltar Street

Oban Seafood Hut.

2100 ft

Railway Pier

MacGillivray's Seafood

1700 ft

57 Shore Street

Local Shellfish

2100 ft

Calmac Pier

Food From Argyll at the Pier

2200 ft

Oban Ferry Terminal Railway Pier

Bridge Cafe

300 ft

3 Soroba Lane Town Centre

Getting around

City Centre

Oban4 min · 1000 ft

Airports

Oban (OBN)15 min · 6.0 mi

Colonsay Airport (CSA)98 min · 40.5 mi

Train

Oban Train Station3 min · 700 ft

Bus

Bus stop2 min · 400 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 11 am

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Breakfast

At the hotel The Royal guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room. There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

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Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Royal Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 1003 verified reviews

7.3/10

Very good

71%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.3/10

Cleanliness

7.9/10

Comfort

7.8/10

Facilities

7.3/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.1/10

Location

9.2/10

Paid Wi-Fi

8.1/10

Staff

8.7/10

Value for money

7.5/10

based on 1398 reviews

3.5/5

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