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Kelvin Hotel

Shore Street, Oban PA34 4LQ, Scotland
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Kelvin Hotel
Ranked #55 of 85 Oban B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Stayed here for 2 nights begining of May. The hotel looks tired and shabby and I suppose it is BUT it is good value for money. Our room looked out onto the ferry terminal and we did enjoy watching the ferries come and go. The room was basic but clean and comfortable with tea and coffee, and Sky TV. Breakfast... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

The hotel is really run down and in need of some much TLC. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012
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Stayed for a long week end in February and found the hotel to be clean and comfortable. The staff were excellent and very helpful and knowledgeable of the local area and attractions. Bar is nice and friendly with Sky Sports and live music some nights. Will definitely stay here again. More

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Glasgow
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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I stayed here for 4 nights with my partner in April 2010. We were due to leave for Amsterdam the morning that the Icelandic volcano decided to interrupt with half of Europe's travel plans, so we looked around for somewhere that we could drive to spend a few nights and take our mind off our missed trip to that beautiful... More

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Strathaven, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011
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i stay at the hotel when i am working in oban it is like a home from home rooms are clean and comfortable staff are friendly nothing is to much trouble breakfast are great set you upfor the day would not stay anywhere else when in oban great value for money. More

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nr glasgow
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011

I had forgotten my power cable, went shopping round Oban to no avail, but that was no problem to the staff and I managed to recharge my laptop to keep me going for my day in Mull!! More

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Sheena McLean, Manager at Kelvin Hotel, responded to this review
3 November 2011

Thank you ever so much for your review! I'm only glad I had the right power cable to help. I hope all went well in Mull and maybe we will see you again if you are ever up this way. More

Barnet, Herts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

This hotel is a bit worn and tired in it's appearance, but adequate for what it is. When we arrived it was fairly quiet. The bar seemed only a place to frequent if you are a regular or local. I got the impression that guests staying in the hotel would feel out of place if they decided to drink in... More

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Sheena McLean, Manager at Kelvin Hotel, responded to this review
3 November 2011

Firstly, thank you for taking the time to write such a comprehensive review of the hotel. It is very much appreciated to get such an in depth review and also one where the criticism is both constructive and allows me to to clearly see your experience as a guest. This very helpful. Our bar attempts to be all thing to... More

Glasgow, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011

The accommodations were clean, warm and friendly. The staff went out of their way to help us and make our weekend holiday terrific. I would certainly recommend this hotel to travellers in Oban. Perfectly located to the rail station and ferry. Minutes from the pier and city centre. More

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Sheena McLean, Manager at Kelvin Hotel, responded to this review
3 November 2011

Thank you for such a lovely review and glad to hear you enjoyed your time in Oban at the Kelvin Hotel. Hopefully we will see you again soon! More

Glasgow
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2011

Stayed here for a couple of days, big mistake. It was'nt even the depressing quality of the accommodation that was the main fault. The atmosphere in the place can best be described as tense and the service from the staff slightly intimidating, it makes you want to avoid them. I was glad to get out of the place. There are... More

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Sheena McLean, Manager at Kelvin Hotel, responded to this review
3 November 2011

Thank you for taking the time to review the Kelvin Hotel. What can I say? Its hard to know how to reply here. Especially as the comments are so generalised. I am appalled at myself that someone was so unhappy here for 2 days and I knew nothing about it. More

Glasgow, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Perfect for short stay , clean but worn. Bathroom spotless. Not suitable for people with mobility problems as lots of stairs. Could not be handier for ferry and station. The breakfast was good but staff seemed a little jaded. Ran out of butter and brown bread...no potato scone or black pudding...its Scotland that should be provided always !! Would go... More

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Sheena McLean, Manager at Kelvin Hotel, responded to this review
4 November 2011

Thanks for your very fair review. I really appreciate it. I totally take your comments on board about the breakfast - we will try to be more efficient in future! We have a fair amount of maintenance in store for the off peak months and to ensure better comfort for our guests. It sounds like you had a nice time... More

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Shore Street, Oban PA34 4LQ, Scotland
Price range (per night):* RM352 - 427

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