The Pier Rooms, No1 Railway Pier, Oban, PA34 4LW, United Kingdom
#23 of 29 hotels in Oban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 333 hotel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.0
Staff
7.5
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 August 2025
Euan
United KingdomA windowless room will not be for everyone. I would say 1 or 2 nights would be the max stay for me.
Location and good value
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Abigail
United KingdomRandom woodlice kept appearing in the room. Not too bothered tho it was just weird.
Met the cleaning lady she was lovely so helpful. AC in the room was cool.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 18 August 2025
William
United Kingdoma bedside light for reading would of been handy, the big light was great but too bright. the dark of the room and the silence gave me the best sleep ever tho
This stay was fantastic. The room was clean, comfortable and better than i expected.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Dave
United KingdomAll good
Widowless rooms mean a quiet room for me! The room is adequate and the shower room is excellent. We like it here as the car park (Station) is next door - not cheap at £24.00 a day but has charging right there (7kW BPpulse) that is good for over night.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Iona
United KingdomNot much, but perhaps not ideal accommodation if planning to stay in Oban more than a couple of nights.
This is a great hotel for one night to be close to transport links out of Oban. For being compact, the room is comfortable with a very comfy bed. Enjoyed the smart TV and the shower.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Jane
United KingdomUnfortunately this time we found it really noisy . Some guests were not considerate of noise levels for very early morning ferry departures making a racket . Room 10 had a lot of noise from the upstairs restaurant very early in the morning and late at night. The toilet roll holder was broken off the wall , and there was no shower gel dispenser in the shower cubicle as it was before. We were staying for 3 nights and only had one toilet roll in the room , we asked housekeeping for more the next afternoon and got more.
The location is great , next to everything you need , tea and coffee making facilities now in the rooms which are good. The rooms are small but good , beds high up but wasn't an issue but could be for people with limited mobility . The price is good for what you get
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Laura
United KingdomStation car park was expensive. Would be good to get a guests deal. Room was expensive for what it was.
Very convenient for ferry terminal. Everything we needed for one night before ferry crossing. Enjoyed the smart TV. Clean room. Easy acesss.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 12 August 2025
Calgary
United KingdomThe location was perfect for the ferry and gave the option of just nipping round the corner for food and a drink. The room was all it needed to be - a bed and a shower - liked the added bottles of water etc.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Tracy
United KingdomBed really high from floor. Noise from upstairs.
Central location.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 8 August 2025
Uompi
ItalyNo windows (but we knew that)
Very close to the train and bus station, the restaurants and the ferry terminal. Small but it has everything.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Susie
United KingdomAt first we had a really smelly room but we messaged the owners and they gave us a new room straight away.
It's super clean, really comfy bed and good size for just a night or two. Also getting in was really easy as you could just use your phone, really simple too. Good shower and nice TV.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Marissa
United StatesThe bathroom had a musty smell
Clean and location was good
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Gill
United KingdomBeyond anyone's control but bit of disturbance at night from other guests. Luckily it only lasted half hour or so. It doesn't put me off staying again though
Stayed a few times before and always clean and comfortable. No real issues
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Patricia
Isle of ManNo lamp at the side of the bed, at the end for some reason. No towel rail next to the sink to hang your towel on. The toilet was dirty in the bowl ( poo stain at the bottom) the cleaner needs to double check
The location
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 23 July 2025
Steven
United KingdomCant fault it for the price.
Ideal location for the ferry. Very clean, comfortable beds and spacious bathroom & shower.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Cameron
United KingdomWas a little warm at night, but it was a heatwave when I stayed.
I was catching the ferry in the morning to Tiree and the location couldn’t have been any better.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Tamara
United Statesbathroom had an odd smell
great location near ferry and train
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Sheena
United KingdomNothing..liked it all
Location was great. Decor was lovely. Shower was amazing
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Pandhika
United KingdomThe bottom bed is quite high from the ground so couldn't roll out of bed and I'm 5"4. Room no.7 is close to the no.6 and 8. I heard their door banging shut multiple in the middle of the night and their alarm clock early in the morning.
The hotel locate next to the ferry terminal good for early departure and late return. The room is small but very clean, windowless but didn't feel suffocated, even prefer for summer months. The beds are comfortable. Blankets a bit too thick for summer but you can alway blast the AC.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Max
United KingdomDrains smell like they need a good clean. Quite a strong smell when opening bathroom door.
Room was very clean and well presented
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 23 June 2025
O'donnell
United KingdomThe hand sink could do with a wee bit of matinence but that's only a small issue.
No breakfast included so cant comment, location couldn't be more central easily accessible for all transport, pubs, shops, eateries etc. The room was compact but more than adequate, comfy bed, nice linen, good duvet and pillows. Decent towels, the WIFI a bit slow at times but not for long. Ensuite clean and adequate. Perfectly suited for a few nights travelling light, no windows didn't bother me though an extended period may have but that's just an personal issue. Would stay there again and recommend a stay to others.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 23 June 2025
John
United KingdomBed far to high
Location
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 22 June 2025
Maria-alexandra
United KingdomThe downside was that there was a bad smell in the room, whether due to lack of ventilation, wallpaper glue or something else and every time the Aircon wasn't on it would come back. Additionally, you should be aware that there isn't any natural light which I appreciate since we had an early start and the sunrise is at 4am, additionally we were in room 4 next to the electric cupboard that was noisy throughout, there were loud bangs from upstairs and doors slammed after 10pm until about 2-3am, which might make it difficult to get some rest.
The Pier rooms were excellently positioned for our travels in Oban and the Hebrides. It's a few meters away from the rail station, ferry, shops and restaurants. The room was well suited for our needs, with a nice bathroom, clean bedding and towels, TV, kettle and hot drinks provided. The app for the doors worked perfectly, communication was clear and timely, and the location was great but the sounds and bangs made it difficult to have a good sleep.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 12 June 2025
Simon
United KingdomSome noise from restaurant above and woken up by beer barrels being delivered at around 05:00hrs
Location was ideal for ferry and train
Stayed in June 2025
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