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Achintore Road, PH33 6RW, Scotland
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Bay Caledonian Hotel
Ranked #11 of 19 hotels in Fort William
3.5 of 5 stars 98 Reviews
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Blyth, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Smelly!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
5
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First thing you notice when entering hotel is the smell. We've seen reviews mentioning a damp smell but it seemed more like drains to us. It was very noticeable in our corridor (floor 2), and in the lounge, sometimes entering the restaurant. Definitely a problem with damp as well as our bathroom had loads of black patches on the ceiling. The room was otherwise fine and the food good, staff friendly and the hotel in a good location opposite the loch. Could be a really nice hotel if these problems were sorted.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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gm_cal, General Manager at Bay Caledonian Hotel, responded to this review
28 March 2012
Thank you for taking the time to post your review. The issue with the smell on entering the building has been rectified. I am pleased you found our staff friendly and the food good. We are indeed in a lovely spot opposite Loch Linnhe. Once again thank you for your review.
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lincolnshire
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“very smelly”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

stayed at the caledonian on a shearings 5 day break the whole place smells very damp stayed there 2 years ago has gone down hill since then staff very good about time shearings gave it a makeover

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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gm_cal, General Manager at Bay Caledonian Hotel, responded to this review
5 February 2012
Thank you for taking the time to post a review on your recent stay. I'm sorry your holiday was marred by the smell of damp during your stay. The reason for this smell has been found and is in the process of being rectified.
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“GREAT HOTEL”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012
4
people found this review helpful

I have just spent a 4 day Shearings new years eve break at the Caledonian with my wife and
two friends,The hotel is in a good position facing Loch Linnhe, The staff made us very welcome on arriving check in was smooth, The room we were allocated (311) was facing the back of the hotel was very clean, in the bathroom there was a good shower over the bath with plenty of hot water,In the bedroom there was comfortable bed also a flat screen television with, a nice suprise two bottles of wine and a bowl of fruit on the dressing table,
Dining room service was good with a varied menu including vegetarian, Entertainment in the
evenings was good,Bar staff worked hard, special thanks to Christophe for the cocktails,
I would recommend this well managed and clean hotel to anyone.

Well managed by Kunal Jhavar and Murdina Maciver.

Last of all the coach driver Dominic for safe journey and a interesting history of Scotland.

Room Tip: Good view Loch Linnhe from the front
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  • Stayed December 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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gm_cal, General Manager at Bay Caledonian Hotel, responded to this review
5 February 2012
I'm glad you had a great stay at New Year. Thanks for the great comments on your bedroom and the food. I will pass your thanks onto Christophe regarding the cocktails. Have a good 2012.
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“good value break”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
7
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Had a great 5 days at this hotel with shearings.The staff were very helpful,and the food was very good for this type of break.The bedrooms were clean and serviced to a good standard.The entertaiment was average but everyone really enjoyed the scotch guy in a kilt,,he was fantastic.Got everybody joining in with him.The trips we took to Mallaig and Fort Augustus were excellant.
The variable meal times were good, as with other coach companys you have to be at the dining room on the dot and rush your breakfeast to be on time for the trips.
The bar staff were excellant and being inclusive they were kept very busy as you could imagine.The glass of wine at meal time was a very good idea,just that little touch to add to your enjoyment.
A great 5 day break and would certainly return to this hotel.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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gm_cal, General Manager at Bay Caledonian Hotel, responded to this review
5 February 2012
I'm pleased you found your holiday to be an enjoyable one. Thanks for the great comments about the staff, especially the bar guys, they are kept very busy during the all inclusive bar. I will pass your regards onto Ronnie, your kilted entertainer, and we look forward to seeing you again.
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lanarkshire
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“new year experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
5
people found this review helpful

just returned from a great weekend at the caledonian hotel in fort william.4 of us stayed arriving on 30.12.2011 for 3 nights.i found it very hard to see some of the moans of previous guests.our room was first class and every member of staff was 1st class and always very helpfull.dining room was excellent as was the standard and quality of food.we had entertainment every night and there was even an unexpected buffet laid on after the bells.i would not hesitate to recommend the hotel to any of my friends inthe sure knowledge that they would be well looked after.i will almost certainly return at some stage myself

Room Tip: we requested a low down room and ended up in room 118.you could hold a dance in here and everything...
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 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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gm_cal, General Manager at Bay Caledonian Hotel, responded to this review
5 February 2012
Thank you very much for your great comments on your stay with us at New Year. Everyone appreciates your comments as they do work very hard to give you the best holiday experience possible. Have a good 2012.
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Address: Achintore Road, PH33 6RW, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR2,632 - 7,841

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