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Reviews of The Royal Hotel 3 stars

Argyll Sq, Oban, PA34 4BE, United Kingdom

#22 of 25 hotels in Oban

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1451 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was too hot and was unable to regulate the heater

    Staff were very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    8.0
    Great stay in a lovely hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed on the 5th floor. The floor boards were quite loud when moving around. Could hear next door and we were paranoid that we were annoying other guests

    Great location. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Fantastic view of the bay. Had a lovely meal at the bar. Would recommend and will stay again.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was very good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Run down hotel ,poor quality mattress ,tight 10 car carpark, Room 301 was really small ,I think the bathroom was bigger than the room . Asked for a kitten as I couldn't swing a cat in there .

    Proximity to ferry terminal

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    6.0
    Had an enjoyable stay but didn’t feel price reflected . Expected better for the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very tired and run down in areas . Needs new carpets on certain parts of stairs.

    Great location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 506 which we’d booked was meant to be a sea view room, but the room was small with two tiny windows so high up you’d need to stand on a chair to see the sea! However the reception staff gave us an alternative room, which although without a sea view was a very good room, so we were happy. Needs an upgrade decor wise.

    Great breakfast with lots of choice. Location was perfect for our needs.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    7.0
    Quite good enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No view from room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is great! Very good breakfast too

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    6.0
    Comfortable stay but in need of renovation.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s quite dilapidated in the common areas including the reception, hallways and into the bedrooms. There was a distinct musty smell in the bedroom, telling of furnishings that are perhaps in need of an upgrade. Beds were ok, but the sheets were covered in lint. Lampshades needed replaced urgently.

    Very central location, lovely renovated bathrooms in the rooms. Had a good, quiet sleep.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In need of some renovation/decorating, a little tired looking.

    Excellent location, friendly, helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Needs some refurbishment and updating

    Good breakfast and central location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location in centre of town

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Mainly enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room quite cold. Some breakfast items such as fried eggs cool.

    Good location and friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    A good and convenient overnight stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a very hot day and I was unable to open a window. They were locked for safety reasons. That would be my only complaint.

    The room was clean and comfortable. It was very quiet even though in a busy area. The breakfast was very good, and all the staff very welcoming and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    So accommodating
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit old. Electric appliances did not want to work. (Hairdryer)

    Beautiful building and just in the middle of everything!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    7.0
    We enjoyed our stay and would go back.. but our room and lack of ventilation in bathroom wasn't gre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was very small.... bathroom was tiny..with no window or ventilation.. our sea view.. we would have hd to stand on chair to see...our bed was very comfortable and had good nights sleep..all but we hd windows open.

    Location was ideal.. and the breakfast was luvly..hot and good selection.Staff lovely helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everyone frankly.

    Lovely area plenty to do.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    7.0
    Fine for a one night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Booked a room with sea view. Didn't expect to have to stand on a chair to be able to see it, Bathroom was very narrow and awkward to access. Not able to turn off radiator in bathroom, which was far too hot.

    Breakfast. Parking.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    7.0
    Great hotel for what I needed from it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It however you are looking to spend time in the hotel itself, I don't think it's rooms are comfortable enough and the bar arears would not be my choice of 'nice' surrounding, given the choices of even the Wetherspoons on the harbour front. Pick this hotel as a place to crash, not a destination of its own right and it spot on. So if my couple of photos of things wrong in the room bother you look elsewhere - If like me they more amuse you, you'll be fine here.

    This hotel is what it is. It's not luxurious, it's not perfectly maintained etc. but it's the cheapest hotel in Oban, it's right round the corner from the harbour, so a great location, with friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast for a cooked buffet is great, and there's a few choices of continental too. If you are just looking for somewhere for a few nights to sleep, wash and eat breakfast, there nothing wrong with this place at all and I'd probably try again here when I return to Oban.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Well placed in centre of Oban Breakfast good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Great Location. Thin floor board though
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The floorboard is quite thin. Keep woken up with people walking upstairs

    Great location. Staffs were friendly. Breakfast was ok.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Great Location and Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just odd things, really, a couple of marks on the wall where it's aged. The cold water faucet in the bathroom was loose, wasn't leaking, but just the tap itself was loose and moved when using it. Other than that, it was great.

    I really loved the young gentleman's customer service at the front desk. Fantastic, warm, and welcoming, the location is incredible, and the stay was great value, including the breakfast. Bed was really comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    Although my comments are not all positive I would stay there again if returning to Oban
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel (although an old building) is looking tired and could do with being upgraded. Flooring is interesting to walk on as it is not all level!!!

    Breakfasts are excellent and staff within hotel were very pleasant and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    great location, friendly staff and excellent breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

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