Knipoch House Hotel , Oban, PA34 4QT , United Kingdom
#7 of 25 hotels in Oban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 231 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 12 May 2024
Lucinda
United KingdomI chose not to pay extra for a view of water and regretted that. Our room number 15 was lovely but looked over house and kids next door and the septic tanks For 1 new got this was no issue but next time would choose differently
The PERFECT country house hotel. Beautiful setting, friendly helpful staff , lovely room and a delicious breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Mark
United KingdomWe felt the hotel staff (who were great) were rushed off their feet. They need to employ more people.
All of the staff were great: really kind and very helpful. Our room was very pleasant.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Kristin
GermanyLovely Hotel in a stunning location. Everything was amazing. The staff was very nice and the rooms were spacious and comfortable and very clean. I can highly recommend!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Jaci
United KingdomNothing
The staff bent over backwards to make our stay relaxing. The rooms are extremely comfortable, spacious and clean. The food was amazing, best scones ever. We have already booked to go back later in the year.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Lynda
United KingdomVery small things. Not enough bread with dinner and water not on the table although staff were happy to provide this. Felt the cost for the dog per night was a bit expensive
Lovely room. Fantastic comfy bed. Friendly staff Nice dog bed and bowl provided.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomCouldn’t fault it!
Friendly, professional and helpful staff. Fantastic location..
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Mélanie
BelgiumEverything was great, perhaps a bit expensive but that might be more to blame on our economy than on the hotel...
The staff was really helpful and nice, but also discrete and welcoming. They prepared us a great lunch to take with us on our excursion to the Isle of Skye and some drinks. Everything went smoothly, everything was clean, it was so peaceful and calm in the hotel and in our room. We had a great room, the beds were super comfortable, hadn't slept that deep and peacefully in a long time... Great sense of style and class with that traditional Scottish influence. Thank you so much!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Laura
United KingdomGreat staff, very friendly and accommodating for dogs.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Alison
United KingdomThe property was warm enough, but reception room/area was a bit cold even though the fire was lit, just a small thing though.
Everything was faultless. Amazing chef who was happy to modify the dish - best schnitzel I’ve ever had! Gorgeous art work throughout. The log fires were lit and welcoming.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Sam
United KingdomThe continental breakfast was a little disappointing
The property is presented beautifully, very comfortable rooms, lovely interior design and attentive and welcoming staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Amy
United KingdomNothing.
Loved everything about the Knipoch hotel
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Mark
United KingdomNothing - it was fantastic.
I cannot fault this hotel it was fantastic in every respect. The welcome was great, the room was perfect and it's in a superb location loverlooking the loch and close to Oban. Our ferry to Mull had been cancelled and it was exactly what we needed and great value for money. A brilliant stay!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Alistair
United KingdomNothing
Brilliant, very helpful staff Are genuinely dog friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Ellen
United StatesBeautiful hotel in a lovely setting with top notch accommodations. We enjoyed sampling the scotch from their extensive single malt offerings in the comfortable bar. We would definitely stay here again and wholeheartedly recommend it. Pleasant staff and very comfortable and clean rooms.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Fiona
United KingdomWhat could be better would be a night porter. When you are a resident in a hotel of this standard it isn’t quite the thing to be served last orders at 10:30pm and the staff put off the fire especially when you are chatting to other guests. Part of being a hotel resident is choosing when to have a night cap and go to bed. We also think to charge £5 per person for the use of hot tub isn’t the right thing. The facility should be included. The menu doesn’t change and although the food is excellent, the choice won’t suit everyone nor is it extensive. There was no ice cream two nights running despite being a dessert choice on the menu.
The staff were absolutely fantastic - from the initial warm and friendly welcome from Stephanie to leaving. A special thank you to the chef for the birthday plate and Louise’s wonderful service at dinner.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Di
United KingdomN/A
Everything and everyone were just first class x
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Lorena
United StatesOverall it was nice, but nothing sticks out as being exceptional.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Lewis
United KingdomStaff excellent, great location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Kerrie
AustraliaNothing.
The view from our room was wonderful, staff incredibly friendly and the dinner was to die for, just delicious and beautifully presented.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
James
United KingdomNothing.
Excellent location and very friendly staff. Very good food and excellent bedrooms.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Christian
GermanyThey have to change the windows. Not all of them close properly.
Really nice modern rooms. Nothing to complain about. Big king-size bed. The receptionist showed us the rooms personally and explained everything. Really welcoming We have been there out of the main season and therefore a really good deal.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Cindy
United KingdomEverything , you could tell they are doing renovations but nothing that ruined the views or the hotel inside. The staff were excellent. We didn’t eat there and was only there one night. We did go into the bar the morning just before we checked out for a coffee and they were actually getting it ready for a photo shoot to advertise weddings that they were obviously going to start doing at the hotel. Excellent location for a wedding definitely would recommend.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Ka
United KingdomN/A
Amazing staff, beautiful location and lovely hotel
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Emma
United KingdomThere was renovation work going on in the Reception area with dust sheets covering the furniture, although the lounge was still available. I had requested a quiet room but morning and evening I was aware of a lot of moving around in the room above (which I was told was for staff). It was, however, quiet enough through the night. There was only one bedside table and lamp on one side of the king size bed.
Lovely setting, friendly staff and plenty of parking. Their renovation work so far is looking good. I didn't eat at the hotel so I can't comment on the food.
Stayed in February 2024
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