The Palace Hotel

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Breakfast and dinner served, sea views
Exterior
Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Beach nearby
Interior detail

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
20 George Street, Oban, Scotland, PA34 5SB
  • RSPB Visitor Centre
    3 min walk
  • Oban Distillery
    3 min walk
  • McCaig's Tower
    3 min walk
  • Oban (OBN)
    12 min drive

Room options

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Economy Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Oban

A stay at The Palace Hotel places you in the heart of Oban, within a 5-minute walk of RSPB Visitor Centre and Oban Distillery. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from McCaig's Tower and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from St. John's Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Oban Distillery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • McCaig's Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 7 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 2 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪George Street Fish & Chip Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dans - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Aulay's Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Palace Hotel

Hotel in Oban with a restaurant and a bar
The Palace Hotel offers 13 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wired internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include wireless internet access (surcharge) and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite at dining room / lounge bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Dining room / lounge bar - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 35 per week), Free wired Internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • In-room WiFi has a 4-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (GBP 10 per 24-hour period)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–9:00 AM: GBP 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Dining room / lounge bar

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 50 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation and confirmation must be presented by the cardholder.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: GBP 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19 for adults and GBP 19 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 35 per week (4-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: GBP 10 per 24-hour period (1-device limit, rates may vary)
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 50 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 3:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Palace Hotel Oban
Palace Oban
The Palace Hotel Oban, Scotland
The Palace Hotel Oban
The Palace Hotel Hotel
The Palace Hotel Hotel Oban

The Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 177 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 177 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Caroline

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I paid £138 for 1 night as I was desperate. I would never go back to this place as it’s no palace. It has no breakfast included, no WiFi, no parking and no lift ( it’s five floors) the place is very very dated and needs a deep clean. I feel it’s easy to rob customers of their cash when people are desperate. The best thing about the palace is it’s situated on the main st overlooking the harbour ( I didn’t have a room with a view) I must say the bed was clean but very hard so no sleep for me. Safe to say I would stay well clear of the palace hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Travel
Holiday connection sea trip
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky little place but clean and comfortable. No parking and no lift which was a bit of a hike to our top floor room. No wifi unless u buy a plan.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

charles

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No lift. Had to walk up 3 flights of stairs. Had to consolidate what we need into one small bay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
While an old building, this hotel is very comfortable and in a great location. We ha D a delicious full Scottish breakfast each morning cooked to order!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff friendly and approachable scenic views amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was able to get a room on short notice and really enjoyed meeting the staff. It was right in the city center which was exactly what I was looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very difficult to regulate the water temperature in the shower. Either scalding hot or ice cold. Hard to get clean under those conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Samuel

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The picture listed on line is not from the property. Amenities advertised do not exist. No restaurant or bar. The hotel is in really bad shape and need to be renovated. The lady running the place was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

NELSON

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greeted by the owner who appeared to be alone. No assistance with baggage, no lifts. Same state as a 1970,s B&B. The owner was friendly and helpful. No breakfast, although tea and coffee were available in the room. The room was small and old fashioned, but clean. The best room was the bathroom which was just recently refurbished and almost the same size as the bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

william

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Parking was a little tricky. Overall, a really handy place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Linda

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom was new and bigger than the room. Know one said we had to climb 8 fights of stairs to the tiny room. It was clean, but old furniture. It felt like a cheap, youth hostel. Very expensive for so little.

8/10 Good

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Katarina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple but comfortable single room available when i was unexpectedly stuck in Oban. Very well located for early ferry..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly comfortable and great view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful greeting on arrival, and great standard of rooms. Only slightly marred by a difficult arrangement for WiFi. Everything else was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022