The Caledonian Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Fort William with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Restaurant
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Interior entrance
Property grounds
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

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Room options

Double Room (with Loch View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room (with Loch View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Fort William

The Caledonian Hotel places you next to Loch Linnhe and within a 3 miles (5 km) of West Highland Way. This 81-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • West Highland Way - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Great Glen Way - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Inverlochy Castle - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Ben Nevis Distillery - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Ben Nevis - 13 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fort William Station - 5 min drive
  • Inverness (INV) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Great Glen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ben Nevis Inn - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Caledonian Hotel

Hotel in Fort William with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
The Caledonian Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and a porter/bellhop. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and tours/tickets.
TVs come with cable channels. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, hair dryers, and phones.

Languages

English

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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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds 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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Caledonian Hotel?

The Caledonian Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Apr 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Caledonian Hotel on Apr 13, 2025 start from $129.78, 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.

What's there to see around The Caledonian Hotel?

This hotel is located in Fort William, just steps from Loch Linnhe. You'll also find West Highland Way and Inverlochy Castle within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Caledonian Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Caledonian Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, The Caledonian Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Caledonian Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Caledonian Hotel?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at The Caledonian Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Caledonian Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Caledonian Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Caledonian Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Caledonian Hotel for a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Caledonian Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Caledonian Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Caledonian Hotel.

The Caledonian Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 1014 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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Normal hotel with normal staff. Ok location. Not the worst. Not the best. Just fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sigin

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice one
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Angela.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet but probably due to time of year otherwise all good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely very helpful staff. The room was very clean and comfortable. Definitely would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shafeeq

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay
Really nice place to stay very nicely decorated with Christmas decorations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, older property on lake front but comfy and warm. Good value for money. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice setting
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sidnei

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It’s ok Free parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faith, Glasgow

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good hotel, good breakfast, good position
We had a very good stay at the Caledonian Hotel. The hotel was very good value, the breakfast was great and the staff friendly and helpful. I did find that we had to wait to get a drink at the bar in the evening on a couple of occasions as there was nobody about. However I accept that we were staying in late November and hotel numbers were probably way down on peak. I think the decor was a bit tired but not a problem. Perhaps could benefit from a lick of paint and some new carpets. I’m just adding this in as a nice to have. Not a requirement! The hotel position is a little way out of Fort William, so is really a drive into town rather than a walk. Well in cold wet weather certainly! I would have walked in summer. The view from the front across the Loch is beautiful. There are tables set out on the grass infront of the hotel for taking your drinks outside which would have been lovely in summer. The main A82 road does pass in front of this and is between the hotel and the Loch, but that’s not really a problem. We didn’t find the road noise a distraction from our room facing the Loch/road. From a position point of view, the hotel is well situated for exploring nearby and also quite far if you want to drive a bit. We went on one day to Skye, on another to Loch Ness and Culloden. Plus you are close to Ben Nevis, so can’t be bad! Overall we had a great stay, with great breakfasts to start our day.
 View from hotel car park/front of hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was an awesome stay. Will do again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

JESSICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Keep up the good work 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

You got value for money clean and tidy, staff friendly and helpful and food was basic but tasty and good quality
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zalman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mrs Helen R P

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Good, comfortable, lovely staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Aaliya, Bushey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms were clean, amenities present. Restaurant timings and service inconsistent. Staff could be a little more friendly. Far away from shops but overall would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price, surprisingly good hotel. Many similarities to a Premier Inn, but at the fraction of the price. Some of the decor isn't great, but they get the basics right, which is crucial. Definitely recommend this, hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
More than executed and excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved tetley bitter
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024