The Kelvin Hotel
Hotel in Oban
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Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this hotel
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.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Oban
Available Rooms
1 Single • 86 ft²
Sleeps 1
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2 Single • 129 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Double • 172 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Double • 150 ft²
Sleeps 3
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1 Double • 344 ft²
Sleeps 4
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Reviews
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4.0
Location is great
They only gave us one key between 2 guests per room
8.0
The view. Facilities were fine but very small bathroom basin quite miniature. Breakfast was quite good but some items missing on some days. Convenient to the ferry and town centre,
The handbasin!
10.0
Very easy access to the ferry, parking in front. Amazing staff! The owner is really lovely person! Lovely room.
Nothing at all! Wish we had a longer stay to enjoy it more
9.0
The location was really good as elderly parents didn’t have too far to walk for amenities
Only continental breakfast on offer at an extra cost
10.0
Close to main downtown and bus terminal. Near ferry terminal. Easy to get around. Nice clean room.
9.0
Location was good for ferry and train
Room was very clean
Bed was comfortable
Room was small
No view from window
No fridge
No cupboard for clothes
6.0
Ubicacio
Els matalassos estan per canviar-se …de molles…i fets malbé.
10.0
Warm welcome
9.0
Nice friendly staff, good quality breakfast
Nothing
7.0
Locatie prima t.o.v.ferry en centrum
Persoonlijke service
8.0
Clean hotel with friendly welcoming staff. A lot quieter than staying further in town.
Cleanliness
7.0
The hotel is located in the town centre of Oban, walking distance to attractions, restaurants and supermarkets, with sufficient parking spaces nearby.
The facilities are rather old, room is very small and a little bit uncomfortable, there is a very noisy ventilator under the window.
7.0
Location was great. Bed was comfortable. The room was spacious and clean and nicely modernised. The person in reception was quite new but was very courteous and helpful. It's an older building with creaky floors but that added some character. Slightly on the pricey end for what you get but that seems to be the norm these days.
We were on the top floor and had 2 flights of stairs to get to the room. No lift. With heavy bags it was a pain, but doable. After a long flight, then drive and being tired - it probably was more of a chore than it would normally be. We are able bodied but if we weren't, I don't recall stairs being mentioned on booking. Just be aware.
8.0
The hotel is 5 minutes away from the city center (walking) where you have tons of restaurants and other shops. The rooms are exactly what is shown on the pictures, very comfy beds.
Breakfast must be booked the previous day for £7.5 which is a very good price compared to what's offered (continental breakfast with all sorts of breads, cereals, yogurts, fresh fruits...)
Really, nothing.
9.0
Nice continental breakfast. Ideally situated to train and bus terminal
NICE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST. IDEALLY SITUATED TO TRAIN, BUS AND FERRY. ALL RESTAURANTS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE
10.0
Absolutely loved the hotel, staff, and location. We stayed in a "family" size room that was perfect for my 3 kids and I. The location was super easy to get to from the train station and ferry terminals. Perfect in every way! Thank you Kelvin Hotel.
9.0
all went weel, left before breakfast so cant comment on dining room
nothing to dislike
9.0
Really good value stay. Its a great location for visitors arriving by train and using the ferry as well as the local shops. The hotel had a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Good amenities in the room. Very quiet and comfortable in the evenings. A great choice for visiting Oban and beyond.
7.0
Breakfast was good although I didn't see hot food available
Some bacon egg or sausage wasn't on the table and I didn't notice a lot of staff there at the time
8.0
All round very good
Nothing
10.0
I liked how clean and comfortable the hotel is. We were only there for the weekend, but housekeeping was willing to change our towels and clean our room every day.l would recommend this hotel.
10.0
The Kelvin Hotel is a cozy establishment with a wonderful location. The owner is a brilliant lady who is beyond helpful and kind. Can’t recommend enough!!
nothing
10.0
easy check in. Wonderful studio apartment with view of the port. East walk to train, ferry and center of town.
Can't think of anything.
8.0
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8.0
the room was really cozy and cute, and had everything we needed. the view was also very nice specially from the big windows in the room.
the noise from the pier in front of the hotel in the morning was kind of annoying.
6.0
location spot on
needs slightly updating
10.0
Lovely room overlooking harbour. Spotless and comfy!
8.0
good location, easy check in and check out, large room with unexpected kitchenette
could not get room warm- I was cold
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Oban?
The average price for a rental in Oban is $218 per night. This rental is $1 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Kelvin Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Kelvin Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Kelvin Hotel?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and dishwasher.
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