The Caledonian Hotel

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

Photo gallery for The Caledonian Hotel

Restaurant
Property grounds
Interior entrance
Lobby sitting area
Restaurant

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$249
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July

Explore the area

Map
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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room (with Loch View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Fort William

At The Caledonian Hotel you'll be steps from Loch Linnhe and 3.2 km (2 mi) from West Highland Way. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a porter/bellboy and luggage storage. .With a stay at this 3-property class Fort William hotel, you'll be 15.2 km (9.4 mi) from Ben Nevis.

What's nearby

  • West Highland Way - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Great Glen Way - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Inverlochy Castle - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Ben Nevis Distillery - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Neptune's Staircase - 11 min drive - 9.0 km

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 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Caledonian Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a porter, and a lift. Free self parking is available.
  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Caledonian Hotel offers 81 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Lift (81 centimetre 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: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Caledonian Hotel?

The Caledonian Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 17 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Caledonian Hotel on 1 July 2025 start from AU$249.28, including 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.

Is parking available at The Caledonian Hotel?

Yep, The Caledonian Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Caledonian Hotel?

No, The Caledonian Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Caledonian Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Caledonian Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Caledonian Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 228 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 147 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 1098 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

8/10 Good

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed some maintenance
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

trenton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went in December room was warm, hot water & excellent water pressure. Staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel restaurant had great food.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

kellie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

IRD

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very untrust worthy.

Arrogant, deceitful manager who tried to double charge my credit card even though it had been explained that the additional charge was not valid. He took no notice and tried to charge my credit card anyway. Luckily Barclays Fraud team spotted the activity and blocked the additional transaction.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean. Comfy bed. Great shower/bath. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My previous visits to this hotel have all been very good. However on 15 March, the very loud fire alarm in all the guests' rooms went off six times between 02:00 and 05:30. Not a good sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older building. Noisy floors-sounds like everyone was stomping. People outback of hotel smoking drinking and loud very late-through the window noisy. Fire alarm went off 6 times during the night beginning at 2:30. They did give free breakfast in service recovery for being up all night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Basic but good breakfast and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandeep

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

6/10 Okay

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nousy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds was uncomfortable, outdated rooms, and outside is also outdated, no restaurant open due to staff issues
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Decent for the price

The back of the bathroom door handle was dirty and there were a couple stray hairs in undesireable places. No face cloths. Dont like combo shampoo/body wash.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

4/10 Poor

Sanchia

Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was very small but sufficient for the price bracket. Most of the staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. One member of staff was very over stressed, frequently ignored people at reception for a long period of time, complained a lot about his workload, made it seem that getting a table for dinner was a really big deal and inconvenient despite there only being three tables eating when I was there. Asking for a drink in the evening felt like a big inconvenience. Whilst he was polite when you did get his attention you were made to feel that everything was just too much for him despite the place being practically empty. Some background music would have also made it much more pleasant. The evening meal was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and warm. The staff were very helpful and polite, We had a brilliant view across the Loch and the rates were very good. We intend to return. Thank You All Col
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kerry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a budget property and I paid a budget price. The positive - breakfast was pretty good. The not so positive - no hairdryer in the room, duvet was very thin and no top sheet either. Overnight roadworks meant a lot of noise (obviously this is not the hotel’s fault). I was twice woken up by people running along the corridor and knocking on my door. Very limited dining options - I was told that I could only get bar food and had to book a time within a specific one hour period. I declined.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

margrethe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with family

Reasonable hotel with friendly staff.

The hotel is in an exceptional position, with amazing views of the loch. The rooms were comfy, although the bathroom was not the cleanest. The rooms were very very hot. The evening meals are very basic - not the best. The breakfast was ok. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Would stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Thusitha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I recently stayed at this hotel, and unfortunately, it didn’t meet my expectations. The room I was given was very cold, and while I asked about changing rooms, I was told the hotel was fully booked. They did provide a portable heater, but it wasn’t enough to make the room comfortable. Additionally, the view from the room was underwhelming, and it didn’t match the description or photos. Based on this experience, I won’t be booking here again. But breakfast was good. And the reception girl was helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025