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The Oban Caledonian Hotel – reviews, photos

3.0 of 5
Station Square, Oban PA34 5RT, Scotland
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The Oban Caledonian Hotel
The Oban Caledonian Hotel
The Oban Caledonian Hotel
Ranked #7 of 9 hotels in Oban
3.0 of 5 stars 318 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Dining room(17)
  • Sea view(12)
  • Good size(8)
  • Train station(8)
  • Great location(7)
  • Very friendly(6)
  • Night stay(6)
  • Very clean(5)
  • Reception staff(4)
  • Would not have(4)
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renfrew scotland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Nice hotel shame about the breakfast and parking”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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I have stayed in this hotel several times as we have a dog. However this time we had to park in the town's railway station which is only three pound per night. We only stayed two nights, but this would mount up if people were staying longer. It wasn't the money in this case it was the inconvience of carrying luggage, we also put the dog in the car at meal times so shes not left in a strange room.Because of this we asked for our breakfast in our room, you pay more for this service however I don't know if this was the case that our breakfast was a hugh disapointment. It was dried up and not very warm, we had to call to reception for milk for our cereal, there was no sugar except the couple of sachets that comes with the rooms tea and coffee, the toast was cold and burnt, the continental breakfast had no crossiants as said. There was several other small complaints which I did not complain about. I got this as a deal but you should still recieve decent service therefore I would not recommend this hotel for that and definately not all the full price.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Argyll123, General Manager at The Oban Caledonian Hotel, responded to this review
30 January 2012
Thank you for placing your comments on trip advisor, upon reading your review I was extremely sorry and disappointed to read that there were points during your visit, which had caused you concern. We do not have car parking facilities at the hotel, but there are car parks situated closeby.I have now investigated the points you have raised in regard to the room service breakfast and can now assure you that the problems you experienced within the hotel, and highlighted for our attention are already being addressed, through closer monitoring and more stringent procedures. Once again thank you for the time and trouble you have taken in writing your review on Trip advisor, as it is only through constructive comments such as those you have made that we are able to continually improve our standards of guest care. Stewart Walker General Manager
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“A fantastic weekend in an exquiste room in a fab hotel with stunning views across the sea to Mull”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Exceeded all expectations. Exquisite room with exquisite views and lovely staff in this well located hotel. 2 nights b+b with a bottle of wine for £99 for 2 people for 2 nights via Groupon offer. The weather was cold and it rained all weekend with high winds, but nothing could have spoiled our enjoyment of our stay in this lovely friendly hotel in such a wonderful location

Room Tip: We had an exceptionally large room at the front of the hotel with exquisite views over to Mull
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  • Stayed February 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Argyll123, General Manager at The Oban Caledonian Hotel, responded to this review
25 January 2012
Thank you for your review. My staff and I very much appreciate your comments and are pleased that you enjoyed your experience whilst staying with us. We are all delighted to read your positive comments. Once again thank you for taking the time to write a review about the Hotel and we all look forward to welcoming you back soon. Stewart Walker General Manager
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Dunfermline, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“excellent stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
1
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We stayed in the Caledonian Hotel on the 25th November for 2 nights using a "Group on" voucher. We have seen some comments that people using Group on do not get sea view rooms.
This is not the case for us, we had a view of the harbour. The room was lovely with a large bathroom.
We had problems with the heating and this was resolved straight away by the Hotels "handyman"
Breakfast was very good, good choice of continental foods and the option for cooked breakfast as well.
Staff were extremely pleasant and professional.
The only downside (and this has been in several reviews over the years) please clean the windows!!!!
This was the 2nd time we have stayed here and we will be back again in the future,

Room Tip: Ask for a sea view, you get a great view and the traffic noise will be less.
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Argyll123, General Manager at The Oban Caledonian Hotel, responded to this review
25 January 2012
Thank you for placing your comments on trip advisor. Upon reading your review it was pleasing and very positive to here that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope that we will have the opportunity of welcoming you back to the Oban Caledonian in the not too distant future. Stewart Walker General Manger
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Best big hotel in Oban!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
1
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Stayed here for just the one night whilst passing through Oban. Paid £55 for a single room, room was a good size, newly decorated and very clean! Only downside to the room was that the window which faced the street at the back of the hotel was so filthy that I literally couldn't see anything through it! Im guessing it hadn't been cleaned since the beginning of last season! Other than that the stay was well up to scratch for the price I paid. Location is also very handy for the bus stop from Glasgow, the train station and the ferry terminal.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Argyll123, General Manager at The Oban Caledonian Hotel, responded to this review
18 January 2012
Thank you for placing your comments on Trip Advisor. Upon reading your review it was pleasing and very positive to hear that you liked our bedroomsand found your stay with us to be good value. Our windows are cleaned regularly, but Oban is a very busy seaside town ,and unfortunately the sea salt and traffic dust accumulates on the windows get very quickly. Thank you once again for your feedback Stewart Walker General Manager
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glasgow
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“caledonian oban”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

short 2 night stay - great vale at £89 per couple per night which included 3 course meal breakfast and 4 free drink vouchers each per night.
such a good location, staff helpful and friendly, bedroom was spacious and food was good

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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18 January 2012
Thank you for your review. My staff and I very much appreciate your comments and are pleased that you enjoyed your experience whilst staying with us. We are all delighted to read your positive comments. Once again thank you for taking the time to write a review about the Hotel and we all look forward to welcoming you back soon. Stewart Walker General Manager
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  • Caledonian Hotel Oban
Address: Station Square, Oban PA34 5RT, Scotland
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