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Reviews of The Great Western Hotel 3 stars

Corran Esplanade, Oban, PA34 5PP, United Kingdom

#24 of 25 hotels in Oban

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Review score

Based on 2984 hotel reviews

6.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.8

  • Comfort

    6.9

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    6.2

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    6.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    5.0
    Breakfast Debacle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast times are misleading. They state 7:30 to 9:30 but the staff are in a rush to remove the hot breakfast at 9:30 without warning so their staff can tuck in. On asking to replace the hot breakfast buffet trays, staff become irritated and defensive but eventually returned them. Staff then came into the restaurant areas to fill their plates.

    Sea view, reception staff, room was fine.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    7.0
    Lovely location, great weather, reasonable hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The day after we checked in we noticed the radiator in our room was leaking. We reported this to reception and they sent someone up pretty quickly. Unfortunately he only turned it off but it continued to leak and by the end of our 3 night stay the carpet was soaked and smelly. The shower was not ideal either as it was off the taps and was hard to get a constant temperature. There was a sign on the window to ask for assistance to open as very difficult to do yourself although my husband managed to slide it open for some fresh air. Like all these big old hotels just needing maintenance and updating in areas.

    Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good and hot. Excellent location. Room was spacious and serviced daily.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    7.0
    Lovely location but hotel need serious updating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was mould in the corner of our room & the stairs were in need of serious work. I took photos.

    Staff were friendly and room was clean.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom was tired ,bathroom was disgusting and mold

    Location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    5.0
    Basic, tired and expensive for what you got.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel is very tired. The bathroom was basic the shower overshot the shower screen. This property really needs a complete overhaul. This could be a lovely hotel in a great location. It is certainly not worth the £200 price tag to stay here for one night!!

    The location was great as we were travelling early in the morning on the ferry.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hair dryer. Check in later than advertised.

    Great location, comfortable room and pleasant service.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    7.0
    We loved the location - great views and car parking!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No vegetarian option for breakfast - asked for a vegetarian sausage but unable to provide. Room was clean but floors and bed were very creaky.

    Location was fantastic, Car parking was good. Staff were very knowledgeable and friendly.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel is outdated needs money spending on it as paint peeling off walls and is looking tired. Reminded me of an old person's coach holiday kind of hotel.

    Perfect seafront location, lovely seafront room view, nice 3 course meal and breakfast as we booked half board and there were good choices. Staff let us keep our car at the hotel after check out so we had a bit longer to explore Oban Very dog friendly.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    5.0
    Okay because of the staff but wouldn’t choose to stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel is very shabby. Wallpaper peeling, carpets stained, window frames rotting. Needs a complete overhaul.

    Great location and friendly staff.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    7.0
    Better hotels in Oban for the price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tired looking now. Poor breakfast with no choice of milks I.e semi skimmed etc. Rooms poorly made up in morning

    Location in Oban

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were really friendly and helpful

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place is kinda run down looking - bring in the painters.

    Reception staff were exceptional. The parking set up is a little odd but worked for us.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    5.0
    The room was very poor, the staff were mainly pleasant with some being very good and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The above!

    Our bedroom was not clean, all the floor boards squeaked, as did the bed. The lighting was very poor, although when requested new bedside light bulbs did help. About 6" from the window was a sloping grey, slate roof, so that was our view with very little day light at all.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    5.0
    Disappointing - great location but worn out hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hotel has seen better days - it is now drab and tired. Fairly miserable small bedroom, couldn't open window much weather was hot and we asked for a fan, but none was available.

    Good location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    7.0
    Very good. Friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't fulfill our promise of sandwiches

    Good stay

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    5.0
    A step back to the 1970s
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was extremely dated and unloved looking. The carpets were threadbare and the decor drab. My room had numerous scuff marks with wallpaper detaching from the ceiling and lots of chipped paint around the sink. It is desperately in need of a revamp.

    The staff were friendly and the hotel was centrally located. There was a good breakfast selection.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    7.0
    Happy adventurers
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A few members of staff were unpleasant and not at all professional.

    Position of hotel was excellent for the town.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    7.0
    Great Western Hotel Oban.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel was very short staffed . Also we had no hot water for 2 days, which was disgraceful.

    A very pleasant stay. The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful especially the young girl on reception.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    7.0
    Beautiful view…. Hotel ok … Not sure we would stay again stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower and bathroom needs updating The shower was clogged up

    The view was spectacular

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor and room not cleaned.

    Great location and staff.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    7.0
    Victorian comforts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heater is taped up but looks dangerous

    Handy walk to everything but very old. There was not a square inch on the floor that did not squeak. Felt sorry for the room beneath.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room didn't feel clean. There were marks on the carpet, skirting boards and bathroom door. The room also felt long overdue some maintenance like painting. It was very disappointing as it took away from the view and our weekend away.

    The location was great and the views were lovely

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    6.0
    Very disappointed with the shoddy room, damp and mould all around the bath/ shower and wall paper starting to come o
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room wasn’t clean, the shower/ bath/ bathroom was full of mould, wallpaper starting to come off the walls and the whole hotel is a bit dated and over due a makeover.. very poor standards for the price..

    The location was perfect and the breakfast was pretty good.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    5.0
    God location but rooms tired
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shower

    Location

    Stayed in August 2024

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