The Kelvin Hotel
Location: Shore Street, Oban, gb
Star Rating: 8.3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Historic Building and Modern Comforts
Kelvin Hotel, a historic Grade B listed building in the heart of Oban, offers a charming stay with modern amenities. Enjoy free WiFi, a cosy lounge, and picturesque views of the harbour and ferry terminal.
Comfortable Rooms with Essential Amenities
Each functionally-furnished room at Kelvin Hotel features a flat-screen TV, coffee/tea facilities, en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, and complimentary water. Relax in comfort after a day of exploring the town.
Convenient Location with Easy Access to Transport
Benefit from the hotel's proximity to major landmarks, transport links, and dining options. Within walking distance of the ferry terminal, bus/train stations, restaurants, and pubs, Kelvin Hotel ensures a convenient stay.
Book now to experience a blend of history, comfort, and convenience at Kelvin Hotel in Oban.
Important Information
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
Please note that the accommodations is located on the first and second floor, and is accessible via stairs only. Therefore it may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment.
Guests are not permitted to consume alcohol or hot food in the bedrooms.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Express check-in/check-out
- Non-smoking throughout
- Board games/puzzles
- Allergy-free room
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Key access
- CCTV outside property
- 24-hour security
- Television in common areas
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Reception hall
Rooms Available
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Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
Room with attached bathroom with a flat-screen TV and coffee and tea making facilities. Please be aware this room type is on the second floor and has sloped ceilings.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Additional toilet
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Child safety socket covers
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
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Studio
Providing free toiletries, this studio includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the kitchenette that is equipped with a refrigerator, a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster. The studio provides a dining area, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Additional toilet
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
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Double Room
Room with attached bathroom with a flat-screen TV and coffee and tea making facilities. Please be aware some of this room type are on the second floor and has sloped ceilings.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Additional toilet
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
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Family Room
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
152 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
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Family Room (3 Adults)
Room with attached bathroom with a flat-screen TV and coffee and tea making facilities. The spacious family rooms are ideal for 2 adults and 1 child, or 3 adults.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Additional toilet
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Child safety socket covers
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
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Double Room Single Use
1 Double Bed
168 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
-
Single Room
Room with attached bathroom with a flat-screen TV and coffee and tea making facilities.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Additional toilet
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
-
Twin Room
Room with attached bathroom with a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Please be aware some of this room type are on the second floor and have coombed ceilings.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Additional toilet
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
Guest Reviews
- Andrea Gould (9/5): good location - location perfect for us as we had an early ferry to catch. room was a really good size and bed very comfortable. Keys left on a table and returned the same way had no interaction with any staff.
- Margaret (6/5): - Great location for early ferry in the morning Staff not being around
- Kevin and Sara (9/5): -
- Sue (8/5): Petfect - Well placed, lovely host, very helpful
- James (8/5): -
- Elsa (9/5): Excellent séjour à Oban - Bel hôtel très bien situé Chambre spacieuse, propre et bien équipée Rien
- Lee (9/5): -
- Paul (7/5): -
- Ralph (8/5): Our room was clean, the bathroom very nice, but the common areas of the hotel were quite ragged. - We didn't purchase the breakfast because it seemed minimal and overpriced. The location was good for accessing city center. We arrived before the official check-in time of 3pm, so wanted to leave our bags at the hotel for 1.5 hours while we explored Oban. But there was no reception desk and we could not find a single person to ask about storing our luggage until check-in time. Once we got into our room we were surprised that our view was of a junky lot. When reserving the room thru booking.com, I specifically requested a harbor view, and was notified that my request had been granted. Yet obviously it was NOT granted, which was quite a disappointment.
- Kirsty (8/5): Basic but met all our requirements and staff friendly and helpful. - Excellent central location. Very friendly and helpful staff Room very clean
- Anne (10/5): Super Lage, tolles Zimmer - Sehr komfortables , perfekt ausgestattetes Zimmer, gute ruhige Lage direkt beim Fährterminal, viele Restaurants in der Nähe. Parkplatz direkt gegenüber. Jederzeit wieder.
- Stanley (9/5): Very satisfied - Excellent location, less than 5 minutes walk to centre of town, far enough from the busyness and noise of town centre, near ferry terminal and train station Can be quite challenging to bring heavy luggage up to rooms that are on the higher levels (but staff can help)
- Rona (8/5): -
- Joanne (8/5): Excellent location - Location and size of the room Nothing
- Lucy (8/5): We enjoyed our two nights day. Everything went well, the staff was helpful and accommodating. - Nice hotel short walk from the train station good value for the area
- Heidi (7/5): -
- Lucy (7/5): Close to train station! Comfortable beds, quiet room. - Good location very quiet beds were comfortable The shower was a little difficult to figure out and did not stay at a consistent temperature
- Christopher (7/5): - Location was good. Room was Super-Clean and Comfy. Good value for money. Thought I could have had a nightcap in the bar, but "Closed" sign was on bar door throughout our stay (I did stick my head in to make sure, but no sign of life).
- Keltoum (10/5): -
- John (8/5): - Location Slightly cramped
- George (10/5): Excellent - Good location great views comfortable room
- Heather (8/5): - We had a studio room, which was great for us.
- William (8/5): - N/A
- Donald (9/5): The staff were very helpful. -
- sally (9/5): Oban bay views - We loved our top floor room with kitchen facilities.We could have our own breakfasts each morning which saved us money for nice lunches and dinners in the city. Our view over the dock area and across the bay was great. Our room was clean, warm, and had lots of room for our gear. The bathroom had a great towel warmer too. The kitchen had a nice high table and chairs to eat from and enjoy the views. We did have stairs to go up and down but we knew this , so we just took what we needed out of our cases in our car, popped it in smaller back packs and then had no heavy gear to take up stairs, easy. We liked everything except probably not having face to face contact with the owner/ staff, unless we ran into them . The lady we did meet was really friendly and so happy that we'd had a great stay.
- Wendy (10/5): Excellent stay... - Fantastic location, over ferry Terminal, so clean comfortable . Had great facilities ..Microwave, toaster.etc so clean & convenient.. Town centre 5 mins walk..stayed in room 5. Great size..warm, comfy, great bed. Lovely host.. N/A
- Crisafulli (8/5): -
- Robert (9/5): - Very nice and quiet spot, we enjoyed the top room with good views of the harbor.
- Mariska (7/5): -
- Heather (8/5): Fabulous - Great location , 5 mins walk from everything Self service but did meet staff/ owners and they were lovely and helpful Great size room and it had kitchen facilities Free WiFi. No lift but I was only up one flight of stairs Bar wasn’t open but really not a problem as there was a bar a few mins walk away
- Claudio (9/5): -
- Helen (9/5): -
- Heinikoski (8/5): -
- Eilidh (10/5): I would definitely recommend to friends and I would stay again - Very clean and quiet , the staff were lovely Liked everything
- Guest (5/5): -
- Trevor (9/5): -
- Tracy (8/5): Great hotel, great location. Would definitely stay again. - The location was great. A short walk to the ferry, restaurants, shops etc. The staff were very friendly. Hotel was very clean. Would have liked the bar to be open a little later
- Patricia (8/5): Convenient. Easy to find. - Location The sitting room
- myriam (10/5): Excellent hôtel très bien situé - L emplacement en face de la gare et du départ des ferry. Très belle chambre. Très bon accueil. Rien, tout était parfait !
- Jane (7/5): - Convenient location, clean and comfortable.
- Jan Carey (9/5): Comfortable, homely and scenic views - Staff very helpful and nice. Location was excellent and very central to everything. Room was comfortable, spotlessly clean and nice view of pier etc. Would recommend and they they changed my room to lower floor when they noticed i had walking stick. Overall brilliant stay :) Nothing as it was what i expected and could not fault the Staff or hotel.
- Heather (9/5): -
- Paul (10/5): Good Value Cosy Hotel - Location, nice and cosy everything you need. Nothing
- Mark (8/5): Value for money close to everything, car park across from hotel and £7.50 for 24hrs - Location and ideal and very friendly Nothing
- Fiona (10/5): Comfortable & friendly stay in Oban - We had a comfortable stay here at the Kelvin Hotel. It was easy to park the car opposite the hotel & pay for 24 hour stay. The staff are all very friendly & made us feel very welcome. The location is ideal for bars & restaurants as they the centre of the town is a short walk away.
- annmarie (8/5): Had a great weekend - The location was great friendly staff and only minutes away from town centre
- Véronique (9/5): Chambre parfaite, spacieuse, propre, bien équipée, juste à côté du ferry. -
- Scott (10/5): Will definitely be back - Lovely staff. Just great all round
- Lou Blair (8/5): Recommend - The location is great, central to everything. Great size room. Drips from the gutter did disturb sleep
- Deborah (6/5): Convenient location, clean. - Close to town and ferry, basic but ok Noisy staircase/creaking floors. Cannot open windows for fresh air.
- Xerri (8/5): -
- Mykyta (8/5): -
- Claire (10/5): Wish we could have stayed longer - Beautiful large room with excellent facilities Nothing
- Lauren (8/5): -
- Jeremy (10/5): Excellent value - Good value good location
- Robert (10/5): - The location did it for me literally a 2 minute walk from the train station. I had a studio apartment room good size comfy bed clean. On arriving I was met with a nice lady welcoming friendly and chatty and made things very clear about my stay. Thank you so much. It took a while to heat the room as the radiator wasn't very warm even turned up full and I had to leave it on for the 2 days I stayed.. Ap8feom that nothing else stands out.
- Kim (8/5): Would recommend. - Proximity to ferry and train.
- Kenny (7/5): Mr - Ok hotel for a night or two comfortable enough bed clean ok freshly painted Not much comfortable and reasonable okay
- Jones (8/5): -
- Voyager594357 (10/5): Love this place! - Amazing stay at the Kelvin! Made to feel so welcome, as always! Xxx
- Ferguson (8/5): It served my purpose to be in Oban. - There was no breakfast. A lift instead of stairs.
- john (9/5): - location N/A
- Thomas (8/5): Hell of a lot drunk - Good location and big the studio nice and big
- Ruth (7/5): Nice stay for quick trip to area. - Convenient, location, room configuration for three people Right next to car ferry docks so keep noise (horns until late at night) in mind.
- Marie-Paule (8/5): Bon rapport qualité prix -
- Daniel (9/5): - So quaint and beautiful Neighbors were too loud
- Merit (7/5): Ok - Sängarna Frukosten
- Nicole (9/5): An absolute gem in the heart of Oban! - Are you tired of faceless online bookings where service is a wifi password and keyless entry? Me too. Fortunately, the Kelvin Hotel is neither of these things. The charming proprietor greeted me warmly, and saw to every detail of my stay, with recommendations on local food, live music, parking, and fun things to do about town. She was kind enough to lend a forgotten umbrella, and took the time to make coffee in a French press when the machine in the breakfast lounge took a turn. The hotel's location is ideal, as it's within walking distance of the lovely downtown harbor, and guest rooms have recently been updated. Mine included a kitchenette with microwave, toaster, and refrigerator. Be advised that the residence is across from the ferry docking station, so there is some outside noise after 8 AM, and that the building is without an elevator, which may not suit some visitors. Already planning my next visit! There wasn't any particular aspect I did not like, and I plan to return to The Kelvin the next time I am in Oban. As mentioned, the hotel does not have an elevator, which is in keeping with other UK hotels of its era, and the ferry just outside begins service around 8 AM weekdays. I wanted an early start anyways!
- Rhona (8/5): - Staff are lovely, the hotel is clean and comfortable what more could you ask for
- Niklas (8/5): Wir kommen wieder - Großes, sauberes Zimmer mit Küchenausstattung.
- Jonathan (7/5): -
- Jacob (10/5): The Kelvin Hotel was absolutely lovely, will be staying here again next time I’m in Oban! - Room was lovely! TV was at funny angle to bed but that was no bother at all just a small thing
- Gina (4/5): Not the greatest - The bed was comfortable. the shower was hot Impersonal - pick up key from desk, no-one around. Bar had closed sign on the door with no details if opening at all. So no communal lounge. It's more like a B n B without the second B although in my experience you usually get greeted at one. I would not call this an hotel. All rooms were upstairs with a fire exit door that opened inwards on the first floor almost touching the first tread on the stairs. My room had curtains that were difficult to open and close, and I couldn't open the window, which was covered in condensation each morning
- Gemma (1/5): - Room was apparently double booked so we were turned away. Very poor communication and quite disgusted by how my son was treated. Very poor customer service
- Patrick (8/5): Comfortable - Location. Clean. Welcoming. Noisy neighbours
- Martina (4/5): -
- Tara (10/5): - Comfy and welcoming
- Nicola (8/5): Great location, nice staff and clean. - Great location, friendly staff!
- Bastien (10/5): - La dame qui gère l'établissement est accueilante et serviable. Les chambres offrent tout le confort nécessaire et l'emplacement est parfait pour ́le ferry. Il y a aussi un petit bar sympa.
- Adam (10/5): -
- Stella (7/5): - Quiet and simple
- Suzanne (8/5): - Very clean and spacious room. The hotel is conveniently located to the train and ferry. It had a cozy feel and nice little bar. There are stairs so if you have mobility issues ask for the lower floors, but stairs is normal for Europe so not a surprise.
- Marci (8/5): -
- Douglas (9/5): - Very clean. Perfectly located close to ferry/train and town. Lovely bar area with a charming, friendly and hospitable Argentinian barmaid. Would highly recommend. No breakfast but I knew that when I booked.
- Rob (7/5): - Flexibiliteit van het personeel om fietsen veilig te stallen.
- steve (8/5): -
- David (9/5): - Location
- Yann (5/5): - Hotel is ok. Pricey for the hotel's state. Beds/mattresses are tired, needs to be changed. Manager upgraded one night traveller with sea view, but never us while we stayed 4 days
- linda (6/5): - No on site parking. Basic amenities. No restaurant. Easy to town. Expensive for what it is.
- Carol (10/5): Nice homely hotel - Great location. Friendly staff. Comfortable. Very clean. Nice bar in hotel for socialising over a drink. Dining room for continental breakfast. Nothing
- Jim (10/5): - Great value. Super clean. Loved it
- James (8/5): - there was paid parking across the road which was very safe, although we managed to use the free overnight street parking,across the road from the hotel. the room was a studio loft with limited cooking facilities, but sufficient for a stay of a few days. The staff were very friendly and the small bar was cosy and had a relaxed homely (in a good way) atmosphere. being a small port town, all the essentials were nearby, and the train station and ferry terminal were very close as well. Surprisingly the rooms were very quiet despite the proximity of the transport hub.
- Jessie (10/5): - The Kelvin is in an older building with a lot of charm. The room was large and clean with good amenities, including a kitchenette which was quite handy. The statt were very helpful and super friendly. Our bed was relatively comfortable as well. There is only paid parking available, but it was conveniently located right across the street from the hotel, which worked well for us and gave us the freedom to wander around Oban on foot. The bar downstairs was a nice place to relax in the evenings with games to play and patrons to chat with.
- Zekel (9/5): - Very convenient location, close to the ferry and train stations, to many restaurants. Great staff. Room was very clean. The view from the window was amazing. The building is old, so there is no elevator. People with some mobility problems have to take it into consideration.
- Christina (6/5): - The ceilings were low but the hotel was in a convenient location
- Curtis (8/5): -
- Boabthomson (8/5): Excellent stay - Stayed at The Kelvin last weekend and it was our first visit, won’t be our last. We booked in very easily and our room was excellent, it was a studio flat and had all amenities in it. Room was well appointed, comfy bed , good shower/bathroom. We didn’t use the bar or breakfast room on our visit but they looked fine. We will certainly use the hotel agin next time we’re in Oban. Hotel is perfectly situated for the ferries or train station and a short walk into the town centre.
- Susan (10/5): Our stay was excellent. The location was wonderful. - Our room was large, had a kitchenette, comfortable bed, and everything we needed. Parking was readily available and close by, but we had to pay for it.
- Maria (10/5): - Sheena, the manager, greeted us at check-in welcoming us to The Kelvin. We always stay here when we come to Oban. The location can't be beat, right next to the ferry terminal and the train station, shops and restaurants within minutes of walking out the door. The staff here is always friendly and the bar is one of the coziest in town. This is always a winner.
- Christine (10/5): Enjoyable - Welcoming and friendly staff. Clean and comfortable
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