The Caledonian Hotel

3.0 star property

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Enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and mountains from this room's expansive window.
Step into a classic hotel lobby with a grand staircase, comfortable seating areas, and a spacious open space.
Experience serene lake views and tranquil surroundings at Caledonian Hotel, set amidst lush greenery.
Relax in a serene space with expansive views of the surrounding landscape, featuring comfortable seating and a warm atmosphere.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a high ceiling with exposed beams, pendant lights, and a comfortable seating area with sofas and chairs.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Achintoe Road, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6RW
  • Ben Nevis
  • West Highland Way
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Inverlochy Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room (with Loch View)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room (with Loch View)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

The Caledonian Hotel

3-star Fort William hotel with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a porter/bellhop are onsite.
The Caledonian Hotel offers 81 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Fort William hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a porter, and an elevator. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
The Caledonian Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

Property is also known as

Caledonian Hotel Fort William
Caledonian Fort William
The Caledonian Hotel Hotel
The Caledonian Hotel Fort William
The Caledonian Hotel Hotel Fort William

The Caledonian Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 1134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 245 out of 1134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 151 out of 1134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 1134 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, although a little unprofessional in the bar area. Property is very dated with worn out carpets, old furnishings, stained tub. Despite poor general upkeep, it appeared to be clean when looking closer. Bed was small and very uncomfortable- could feel springs. We would not choose to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Staff

Hotel is dated but clean and comfortable, Bar food was good quality and reasonably priced. Breakfast very good is a buffet breakfast. Staff were efficient and very pleasant, I needed to change rooms prior to check in due to mobility issues, they readily acceded to my request. Good hotel would recommend easily.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff gave us, including our wee dog, a warm welcome and they were helpful throughout our stay. We had a front facing room, overlooking the loch. It was stunning! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sheena

Bed could have been a bit softer
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view from the hotel is wonderful but it sits on the main road into and out of Fort William so there is a lot of traffic noise. On one of the nights we stayed, there was a loud conversation outside the building at 1.30 am and people began moving around, banging doors, etc from 5.30 am. There is little sound proofing and the room doors need to be forcefully pulled to close so don't expect to sleep much. Otherwise it is basic accommodation and adequate breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Barbara C

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly but the hotel need’s refurbishing. Our room smelled of mold or must. Linoleum peeling up in bathroom, carpet stained, fixtures outdated. Breakfast was good. View was lovely but would not stay again due to mold smell.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

kien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staffs were really nice,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not the best

Not the best. Had a sleepless night. Doors slamming and could hear people walking about all night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and stunning scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Clean but tired and in need to refurb

A little dated and breakfast wasn’t great but fine to rest your head to avoid long journey home from Harris.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Really good base

The property doesn't look the most appealing from the outside and the room I had was booked at a budget rate, meaning some of the decor and sanitary ware was a little tired. For the price I paid, this was an excellent base and good value. I had everything I needed in a clean, comfortable and spacious room, which made for a good private space to relax at night. I also enjoyed the food and drink in the restaurant, which was not overpriced. Some of the staff were a little curt and not the most welcoming or hospitable but I can deal with this when travelling on a budget, if my priority is a good, comfortable and safe base. This wouldn't put me off using this again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a good budget hotel in a tourism town. It is old and worn, but it is kept clean. The single room was small (no room to open a regular sized suitcase), the bed was decently comfortable, and the shower had lots of pressure and hot water. The highlight of the Caledonian is the beautiful view of Loch Linnhe and the very ample breakfast with lots of hot and cold options. Note that the hotel is outside of Fort William, so it is not walkable (unless you like long walks).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is on the older side but still amazing. The staff is what sends it way over 5 stars! The views from the loch side are amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025