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The Kelvin Hotel

1.0 star property
City-center Oban hotel with bar/lounge

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Self parking (surcharge)

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (Sleeps 4)

Family Room (Sleeps 4)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room Single Use

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
Shore Street, Oban, Scotland, PA34 4LQ

What's nearby

  • McCaig's Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oban Distillery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Oban War and Peace Museum - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ganavan Sands - 9 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 138 min drive
  • Oban Station - 3 min walk
  • Oban Connel Ferry Station - 12 min drive
  • Taynuilt Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Corryvreckan - Jd Wetherspoon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪George Street Fish & Chip Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Markie Dans - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Aulay's Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Kelvin Hotel

Located near a train station, The Kelvin Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Oban. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 18 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [the hotel bar]
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite self parking (GBP 6 per day)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 6 per day

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

Also known as

Kelvin Hotel Oban
Kelvin Oban
Kelvin Hotel Oban, Scotland
The Kelvin Hotel Oban
The Kelvin Hotel Hotel
The Kelvin Hotel Hotel Oban

Frequently asked questions

Does The Kelvin Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Kelvin Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Kelvin Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Kelvin Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 6 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kelvin Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Kelvin Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.
What's the area around The Kelvin Hotel like?
The Kelvin Hotel is in the heart of Oban, a short 3-minute walk from Oban Station and 5 minutes' walk from McCaig's Tower. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

The Kelvin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Nicole, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Geoffrey, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We were heading out to Mull and Staffa and this was the perfect spot to catch an early ferry and have an easy walk home after dinner in Oban. Room was spacious and service was exactly what we needed!
David, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Start with the good: Nice staff, great location to ferry and town. The bad: Shower system is horrible, bed was horrible and it just felt a bit grimy for the price paid. I would not stay there again.
Geoffrey, 1-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

AWESOME!
Just amazing! Nice place, very close to things but quiet. Sheena and Jody took care of us well and were super nice. Had a great time and cant wait to go back. Room was perfect, no problems at all.
julie, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great view of the ferries and watched them leave in the morning which was an added bonus. The staff was wonderful and our room was clean and comfortable
Lianne, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The hotel was fine, is old and tired but our room was very clean. Noisy being near the ferry. The biggest complaint is that the room was freezing and short of putting on the heating, which seemed unnecessary given it was September and the outside temperature was not bad, we had no interest in putting it on. There must be air coming in the windows somehow although the windows were shut. Overall an average stay compared to the other hotels we stayed in on our trip.
Charlene, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay.Sign on our room door states they will lock up your valubles at the desk but desk clerk refused
Joanne, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very good location walking distance from sights, shopping, pubs and restaurant and, very important to us, close to ferry to Mull (we planned a visit to Iona). Easy, no fuss check in, with friendly staff. We enjoyed the quiet lounge for a good whiskey and to play board games. Comfortable and clean room. We tries the breakfast one morning: it was a rather modest affair. Better pick up food for breakfast at near by cafes. Convenient parking across the street (for a fee) or on the street (free)
Regina, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is very close to the train and the ferry. Room is large and has a kitchenette. Room is very clean and staff are friendly and helpful.
Donald, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

rita, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

pretty run-down hotel, but in a good area a short walk to the center of town
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The shower system was TERRIBLE
Eleanor, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous welcome by the staff who were very friendly. The young girl even carried our bags up for us. Spacious clean rooms. Walk to everywhere.
Elizabeth, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Kelvin is a comfy, old-fashioned "small hotel" in a superb location, extremely convenient to the ferry terminal, the ScotRail station, and many of the best restaurants in Oban. The staff, presided over by director Sheena, is a pure delight--kind, accommodating, funny. Sheena likes to hire excellent, promising young people from around the world, and provides them with kind, good leadership. I took my carryon through the front doors to find that Reception / Registration was at the bar in the wee, very cozy pub just inside the entrance to the right, and things only got better from there. My rooms (I stayed here twice, before and after a 2-day ferry trip to the Isles of Mull and Iona) were pleasant and immaculately clean. As the ferry port and rail station are to the front of the hotel (though some distance away), and the street in front is major-ish, there is some traffic noise during the daytime, but I found the rooms quiet and restful at night. There's plenty of hot water and the showers were good; good toiletries provided, and the usual excellent British panoply of electric hot-pot, tea and instant coffee, milk and sugar, and a small treat or two. The ferry-pier area contains some excellent restaurants at a range of prices--make reservations for the better ones! To get there, go out the Kelvin's door and right down the street, and loop around the Bank of Scotland and then to your left. The seafood is (of course) spectacular. Parking on street or at adjoining lot.
Stephen P, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

This is a very dated property. It has really thin walls and you can hear everything. It’s not clean in the rooms and bathrooms. There was a giant spider as well. The sink never had hot water while the shower had the water heater button at the least. As well you can’t keep your luggage anywhere safe it was just in the area. On top of it there’s not really a check in area. I would not stay here again.
Zoe, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

just needed overnight accommodation on my way to Iona. The ferry was just around the corner. The sink in the bathroom was rather small. I would have appreciated some description of how to use the shower
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lucas, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joanne, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Anne, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Love the area
Moinul, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Place To Stay - Warm Welcome
We had a lovely room with a small kitchenette. Our room was clean and super comfortable. We were able to watch the ferries coming and going. Would recommend. On arrival we were a bit worried with the dated decor it looked a bit tired, however our room was spot on in contrast. A lovely young man helped us up the stairs with our bags. Yes you can hear the loud speaker from the boats but we were okay with this. Spent 2 nights here. Close for catching the ferry and visiting shops in town.
Karyn, 2-night trip
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