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The Caledonian Hotel Fort William, Fort William
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About the Hotel
Achintore Rd, Inverness-Shire,
Fort William,
United Kingdom,
PH33 6RW,
Highlands
Located in Fort William, the Caledonian Hotel offers stunning views of Loch Linnhe. The hotel serves as a base for exploring the Scottish Highlands. It features traditional Scottish hospitality and a program of entertainment with local musicians and comedians.
Location
The Caledonian Hotel is strategically located near popular attractions such as Lochaber Geopark and Nevis Range Mountain Resort. It is approximately 4 miles from Ben Nevis Distillery and 2 miles from the West Highland Museum. Oban Airport is the closest airport and offers easy access to the hotel.
Rooms
The Caledonian Hotel provides 81 accommodations, including single, double, twin, and family rooms. Each room includes a private bathroom, hairdryer, and television. Guests can enjoy tea and coffee making facilities in their rooms. Some rooms offer picturesque views over the nearby lakes.
Eat & Drink
An on-site restaurant offers traditional Scottish fare alongside classic British dishes. Guests can relax in the hotel bar or snack bar/deli, where a wide range of beverages and an all-day menu are available. The dining options cater to different appetites after a long day of exploration.
Leisure & Business
The hotel features a shared lounge equipped for leisure activities and a program of regular entertainment. It also provides business facilities, including conference spaces and free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy free self-parking, making it convenient for those traveling by car.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Spacious Room
“I was pleasantly surprised by the massive size of the room. It offered plenty of space to relax and unwind.” view full review
Stunning View
“I thoroughly enjoyed the breathtaking view of the mountains and lake from my gigantic suite. It made my stay feel special.” view full review
Filling Breakfast
“Breakfast was a highlight, with a plentiful self-service spread that set me up for the day beautifully.” view full review
Ample Parking
“Parking was convenient and abundant, which was a great relief throughout my stay, especially without any hassle.” view full review
General
No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Baggage storage
Elevator
Smoke detectors
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Services
Housekeeping
Dining
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus
Business
Fax/Photocopying
Children
Children's buffet
Board games
Spa & Leisure
Live entertainment
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Location
Achintore Rd, Inverness-Shire,
Fort William,
United Kingdom,
PH33 6RW,
Highlands
Map view
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Achintore Rd, Inverness-Shire,
Fort William,
United Kingdom,
PH33 6RW,
Highlands
City landmarks
Museums
West Highland Museum
2.1
mi
The Parade
Fort William War Memorial
1.1
mi
Achintore Road
Lime Tree An Ealdhain Gallery
1.6
mi
Forest
Fairy Forest
1.6
mi
104 High Street
Seated Sculpture
2.0
mi
Cameron Square
Bronze Ford Model T
2.1
mi
Alexander Ross House Achintore Road
Lochaber Archive Centre
1.7
mi
HMS St Christopher
2.0
mi
Fort William PH33 6DX
West Highland Way End
2.0
mi
Parks
Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre
2.1
mi
free church of scotland
2.0
mi
Church
Saint Andrew's Church
2.2
mi
The Upstairs Gallery
2.0
mi
Art object
Statue of Donald Cameron
2.3
mi
Free Presbyterian church of Scotland
2.1
mi
Square
Cameron Square
2.1
mi
The Bronze Ford
2.1
mi
Old Fort of Fort William
2.4
mi
Cameron Obelisk
2.2
mi
Faith Mission Centre
2.2
mi
Museums
Jacobite Train
2.4
mi
Saint Andrew's
2.2
mi
Treslaig Tower Viewpoint
2.2
mi
Church
Duncansburgh MacIntosh Church
2.3
mi
Donald Cameron
2.3
mi
East Highland Way
2.3
mi
The Parade
Peace Memorial
2.3
mi
Glen Nevis Upper Falls
2.3
mi
19 Middle St
Old Fort
2.4
mi
St Mary's R.C. Church
2.4
mi
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
68%
liked the hotel and would stay again
accessible location
clean rooms
noisy smoking area
limited dining options
6.8/10
Nice
Rooms
6.3
Location
8.2
Service
7.7
Dining
6.2
Guest reviews
6.8/10
based on 10 reviews
6.8
6.8/10 based on 3895 reviews
Cyril
United Kingdom,
May
2024
7.4/10
The hotel is located right on the edge of the loch, offering some views from the front doors and breakfast area. It is close to the center of Fort William, surrounded by beautiful scenery, making it a peaceful stay. The hotel rooms are not completely soundproof from a noisy corridor, but they meet the minimum expectations. The service is accommodating, with a few areas that could be improved. The dining experience can be a bit confusing without a menu, but overall offers good value. The location is near Fort William and provides stunning views, yet some rooms may not have direct lake views. The hotel offers seasonal products in their dining options.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms met the minimum expectations but are not soundproofed from a noisy corridor.
Service
7.0
The service was accommodating, although some areas could be enhanced to offer a better overall experience.
Location
8.0
The location is near Fort William, offering beautiful views, but some rooms may not have direct lake views.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was somewhat confusing without a menu, but the food offered good value.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel facilities are adequate for a comfortable stay.
Hugh
United Kingdom,
February
2024
6.8/10
The hotel was fine, clean, and accessible, but on the small side and in need of an upgrade. For business users, the proximity to the front entrance and designated smoking area, where people gathered to smoke, drink, talk, and shout until after midnight, could be a downside.
Rooms
7.0
The room was comfortable and clean, suitable for business users.
Service
7.0
The service was good overall, with polite and helpful staff. However, they appeared to struggle to cope with the number of guests.
Location
8.0
The location was great, just a 3-4 minute drive to town. However, the roadworks outside during our stay were a bit inconvenient.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were of average quality, but the veggie breakfast was disappointing with limited choices.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.
accessible location
noisy smoking area
Herbert
United Kingdom,
January
2024
5.0/10
The hotel was ideally located for us after a long day of traveling by car, not far from the center of Fort William with ample parking, and a great base for exploring the area and being close to Ben Nevis. However, the proximity to the designated smoking area near the front entrance led to noise disturbances late into the night.
Rooms
5.0
The room was very basic and dull, with stains on the carpet and a randomly operating extractor fan. There was no menu or complimentary shampoo provided.
Service
5.0
The staff were apologetic but quick to blame others and not take responsibility. However, they were efficient in replenishing food and beverages.
Location
7.0
The location was perfect for us after a long day of traveling by car, but not ideal for those without a vehicle due to limited nearby amenities. It was close to Fort William and offered ample parking.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was subpar with limited options and long waits. The 'veggie breakfast' was disappointing.
Facilities
5.0
The hotel's dining facilities were self-service with a decent selection, but the overall experience was average.
Nancy
United States of America,
December
2023
8.6/10
The hotel was lovely, with compact but well-decorated, squeaky clean, and warm rooms. The dining experience was good once you figured out what you could have, but could be confusing. The service was extremely friendly and helpful, enhancing the holiday vibe. The location was great, right next to the loch and the main street, offering a beautiful view. The facilities were convenient, though the dining area was described as chaotic at times.
Rooms
9.0
The rooms were compact, well-decorated, squeaky clean, and lovely and warm.
Service
9.0
The staff were great and friendly, which really enhanced the holiday experience.
Location
10.0
The location was great, right next to the loch and the main street, offering a beautiful view.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience could be confusing but was good once you found out what you could have.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were convenient, the dining area could be chaotic at times.
James
United Kingdom,
November
2023
8.2/10
I absolutely loved my stay at the hotel! The rooms were clean and comfortable with beautiful views, and I enjoyed the TV and the convenience of tea and coffee making facilities. However, it was a bit inconvenient that the shower was only accessible when the bathroom door was shut. The service was exceptional, with staff being extra helpful and friendly, making my stay truly enjoyable. The location was superb, offering excellent views over the loch and being just a short drive into Fort William. While the dining experience had its ups and downs, the fresh and tasty food made up for it. The facilities were well-maintained and added to the overall positive experience.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean, comfortable, and had a beautiful view.
Service
9.0
The staff were a pleasure to talk to, very accommodating, and extra helpful and friendly.
Location
9.0
The location was absolutely superb with excellent views over the loch and just a short drive into Fort William.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience had its ups and downs, but the fresh and tasty food made it enjoyable.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-maintained and added to the overall positive experience.
Denise
United Kingdom,
November
2023
7.0/10
The hotel has a 'loch view' partially blocked by tall fir trees but offers a great location near the loch edge. Some room issues like peeling wallpaper and a rotten window affect the view. The dining experience, though buffet-style, has issues with food temperature. The friendly service and wonderful hospitality stand out, especially with price reductions. A little old-fashioned but very convenient for our trip to Scotland.
Rooms
7.0
The 'loch view' room was impacted by tall trees. Room conditions include peeling wallpaper and a rotten single glazed window.
Service
9.0
The service was outstanding, with the staff going out of their way to ensure a pleasant stay. Offered price reductions and free services made the experience memorable.
Location
8.0
Convenient location near the loch edge and a town center with everything needed. Offers a nice front view, dog-friendly access, and easy proximity to the 'entertainment' area.
Dining
5.0
Buffet-style dining with issues in keeping hot food hot for a longer time. The variety of food is good but doesn't stay hot enough.
Facilities
6.0
A little old-fashioned with some room for improvement.
Samuel
United States of America,
July
2023
7.4/10
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were below average for the price we paid, with dated furnishings and only one plug socket, but the staff was lovely, friendly, and very helpful. The location was excellent for exploring the area and had beautiful views, but there weren't enough electrical outlets in the room. The dining options were good with multiple choices, and the facilities were nice overall.
Rooms
5.0
The rooms were dated with chipped paint and tatty furnishings, and only had a single plug socket.
Service
9.0
The staff was amazing, friendly, and very helpful. They were always polite and willing to assist.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was excellent for exploring the area and offered beautiful views through large picture windows.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was very good quality and offered good value with a good selection of choices.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were nice and met my basic needs during the stay.
Jordan
United Kingdom,
July
2023
6.8/10
The hotel had a great location near Loch Linnhe and Ben Nevis, making it convenient for our activities. The rooms were in need of refurbishment and suffered from noise near the lift. The service was friendly, albeit sometimes inattentive to room conditions. The dining experience was decent but lacked lunch service. Overall good value for the price.
Rooms
5.0
The room with a lake view was stuffy and dusty, causing breathing difficulties. The proximity to the noisy lift was inconvenient, waking me up early.
Service
7.0
The staff were friendly and hardworking, although not always attentive to room conditions.
Location
9.0
The location was great, with easy access to Ben Nevis and Fort William, and a beautiful view of Loch Linnhe.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were satisfactory but lacked lunch service. The food met expectations overall.
Facilities
6.0
The public areas were beautiful, though the facilities would benefit from refurbishment.
Charles
United Kingdom,
June
2023
7.4/10
The hotel rooms were basic and showed signs of wear and tear, but overall clean with a new appearance. The breakfast offered a great variety, and the breakfast staff were pleasant. However, the room was uncomfortably warm, making it difficult to sleep.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were basic and showed signs of wear, but overall clean with a new appearance.
Service
9.0
The staff, especially Andy from the Restaurant, were excellent, friendly, and helpful without being annoying.
Location
8.0
The hotel is right on the edge of Loch Linnhe, offering a nice view. It is conveniently located for town activities and close to walking and climbing areas.
Dining
6.0
The buffet breakfast had a good variety, although some items like tinned mushrooms were not appealing. No lunch service and the evening food was mediocre.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers buffet-style dining with a decent selection. The restaurant staff were friendly and attentive.
Tony
United States of America,
May
2023
6.0/10
My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms didn't quite match the website images and were in a noisy location near the smoking area, but the staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel's location was excellent for exploring Ben Nevis, but there was a lack of attention from the serving staff. The dining options were decent, with room for improvement, and the facilities were satisfactory.
Rooms
5.0
The room I was given didn't look anything like the pictures on the booking website, and the noise from the front entrance and smoking area made it hard to relax. It wasn't the most pleasant experience.
Service
6.0
The staff were nice and polite, but it felt like they were overwhelmed with the number of guests. However, a particular staff member was very kind and friendly during my stay.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location was excellent for exploring Ben Nevis and had a lovely view overlooking the lock. However, the area was littered and suffered from poor attention by the serving staff.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was okay, but the wait time was a bit long, and the vegetarian breakfast was disappointing. There's room for improvement in the variety offered.
Facilities
The facilities were average, nothing extraordinary but they served their purpose during my stay.
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