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The Palace Hotel

3.0 star property
The Palace Hotel brings together seaside charm and modern convenience, creating a perfect base for sipping drinks and discovering nearby attractions

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The Palace Hotel combines coastal ambiance with contemporary comfort. Guests start their day with a full breakfast, relax with drinks at the bar in the evening, and plan their explorations using the in-room WiFi that keeps them connected to nearby attractions.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is ₩195,353
₩234,432 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
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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 at the property
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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Palace Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Palace Hotel?

As of May 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palace Hotel on May 25, 2026 start from ₩195,353, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Palace Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 50 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM– 3:00 PM for a fee of GBP 50.

What time is check-out at The Palace Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 50 (subject to availability).

Where is The Palace Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Oban, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of RSPB Visitor Centre, Oban Distillery, and St. John's Cathedral. Oban Ferry Terminal and McCaig's Tower are also within 10 minutes. Oban Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 191 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and trusting host.id I'd definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Early morning view over Oban Bay. Good location near railway station and pier terminal
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

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
Verified

8/10 Good

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nicely located and nice people. The facilities are rather old but it is clear that they are working on improving them. Good option in Oban.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mei Lan

Liked: Staff & service

My experience

It was a very last minute booking and straight forward. The hotel is old but can't complain. The lady is very nice and friendly. We stay in the top floor, good view for a beautiful sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

NELSON

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Caroline

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jennie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Charming but needs a hefty upgrade

Very friendly staff. Entrance lobby smells of urine or sewer, that was quite a put down. Bad smell stopped around reception floor. Room on 4th floor, no elevator and quite a hassle to het our heavy bagage up. Old carpet, albeit charming. The fuzz from the carpet stuck on everything. Staircase itself very prominent, pretty and charming. Typical hotel room with white hotel duvet. A bit weird and old pillows. LOVELY sea view over the town and water. Creaky bed, but we slept well, and the hotel stay did what it was suppozed to do. Unfortunately we didn't know to book breakfast in advance, so that's something for others to consider and remember! :) Very well placed hotel, and we felt that's the main part of the price. The price for one night at this hotel in it's current state is not equal to each other. Ergo, the price doesn't meet the standard one expects. Oban is a super cosy sea town and very beautiful in the sunset.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

alan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Asked staff about breakfast but the old lady never came back to me so ate elsewhere. Room was dated but comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcome, very easy, and very nice staff, warm daily feel to it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a 100 year old property so expect to walk up stairs, it’s expected and they have done some renovations. The property smells moldy, the bed is horrible, super cheap pillows-they covered the bed in a plastic sheet which made you sweat all night and couldn’t keep windows open because of traffic. The WiFi is ridiculous and the fellow tried to convince us everyone uses an Ethernet cable versus wireless-so out of touch for phones/tablets and the room and bathroom were dusty and dirty in every corner. They also don’t allow you to bring in any drinks/food to your own rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Travel

Holiday connection sea trip
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great sight of the city and port. Absolutely not easy to find a park for your car. You will have to bring your luggage 6 stairs up…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Samuel

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Linda

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.
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The property advertises that there is breakfast but perhaps because it’s October??? There was no breakfast facility available of any kind. And that was made worse by the fact that there were stickers and labels all over the property warning people not to bring any outside food and drink into the hotel! It seems ridiculous for not allowing bringing in an apple, an orange, a bit of instant porridge to save some money while travelling and use some boiling water? That doesn’t feel very welcoming or hospitable in the hospitality industry. I understand you don’t want some greasy sloppy food, but maybe be more explicit on that, or…. Provide some basic provisions for breakfast or snacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Toppenläge …

Ett äldre mysigt litet hotell. Vi hade tur som fick ett rum på 3:e våningen för det finns ingen hiss. Litet rum men rent och mycket skön säng. Toppen med badkar som vi passade på att nyttja. Vi åt frukost sista morgonen och den var god och väl tilltagen, dock ganska dyr. Ägaren jätterar och charmig och serviceminded. Läget perfekt. Vi saknade fri Wi-Fi men ett ställe nära (LuLu) hade bra uppkoppling så en drink och lite surfing blev bra.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024