The Kelvin Hotel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

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About this property

Set in the centre of Oban, ideal for Argyll and the Islands, this small Scottish hotel is one of the town's oldest buildings and comes with free WiFi and a cosy lounge. It offers views of the harbour and the ferry terminal. All rooms here are functionally-furnished and come with a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, as well as coffee and tea making facilities. They are all en-suite and provided with a hairdryer and towels. Complimentary water is offered in the rooms. A Grade B listed building, Kelvin Hotel is within easy reach of excellent transport links and of the main landmarks of the town. The ferry terminal and the bus/train stations are reachable within less than 5 minutes on foot. Guests have a choice of restaurants and pubs within walking distance. A grocery store is less than 400 metres away. The nearest airport is Glasgow Airport, 143 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Oban, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

Douglas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean. Perfectly located close to ferry/train and town. Lovely bar area with a charming, friendly and hospitable Argentinian barmaid. Would highly recommend.”
Carol
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location. Friendly staff. Comfortable. Very clean. Nice bar in hotel for socialising over a drink. Dining room for continental breakfast.”
Zekel
Canada Canada
“Very convenient location, close to the ferry and train stations, to many restaurants. Great staff. Room was very clean. The view from the window was amazing.”
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Welcoming and friendly staff. Clean and comfortable”
Jan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location;( tho hard to find unitially as town signposts were blown round so pointing wrong directions!) Very helpful and friendly staff. Good continental breakfasts.”
Maureen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was ideal for ferry, and bus train and town. Nice friendly bar downstairs .”
Janine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff, cleanliness, position. And the bar area was lovely — old-style, friendly and comfy 😁”
Monica
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really comfortable hotel not far from Oban town centre. Our room was on the top floor and was big and clean. There was a small kitchen corner and the bathroom was small but well equipped. The bed and the pillows were really comfortable. There is...”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic hotel right where you want it to be. Near buses, trains and ferries.”
Elodie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very good value for money. The room was very clean and the staff very friendly and helpful!”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that the accommodation is located on the first and second floor, and is accessible via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment.

Guests are not permitted to consume alcohol or hot food in the bedrooms.