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Imperial Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Fort William with 2 restaurants and a bar

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Executive Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Restaurant
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
The Imperial Hotel in Fort William City Centre offers two distinct restaurants, a comfortable bar, and a library for quiet moments. Practical amenities include luggage storage and meeting facilities. Attentive staff ensure a pleasant stay.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Fraser Square, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6DW

What's nearby

  • Great Glen Way - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • West Highland Way - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Inverlochy Castle - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Ben Nevis Distillery - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Neptune's Staircase - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Fort William Station - 4 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Great Glen (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Wildcat - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel

Hotel near Ben Nevis
Consider a stay at Imperial Hotel and take advantage of a library, a bar, and 2 restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • Wedding services and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Imperial Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.95 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Restaurant
  • Library Bar

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property Registration Number YES

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Imperial Hotel Hotel
Imperial Hotel Fort William
Imperial Hotel Hotel Fort William
Imperial Hotel Fort William
Imperial Fort William

Frequently asked questions

Is Imperial Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Imperial Hotel?

Self parking is available for a fee. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Imperial Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Imperial Hotel located?

Located in Fort William City Centre, this hotel is steps from Loch Linnhe, West Highland Museum, and Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre. West Highland Way and Belford Hospital are also within 10 minutes. Fort William Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Reviews

Imperial Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 461 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean and organised. The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

Lovely hotel near center of village

Nice hotel just near the High Street. nice bar. We had a very large room with a large, comfortable bed. Couldn’t figure out how to start the Jacuzzi, which was a downside, and the absence if a real shower was somewhat odd these days. I do recommend the hotel as clean and orderly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Ok, if you don’t mind cold showers with no water pressure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Perfect location and very attentive and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with very welcoming and helpful staff. So close to the town centre and all shopping and dining areas.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the amenities very nice and the location perfect for what we wanted to do.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, nice room that is clean and comfortable. Good food at a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great helping staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Oban Fantastic

Great reception staff greeting, very welcoming with a refreshing drink on arrival. Great location easy walk into main part of town and far enough away to avoid crowds
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm, clean and comfortable and great value for money. No coeliac-friendly breakfast options which was a shame.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Evan

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

Imperial hotel

Service from staff was excellent, but shower in room 40 did not work at all
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very large room in an old building. Lots of character.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Met expectations

This hotel met our expectations. The room my wife and I had was rather small but our kids’ room was large. The facilities could use updating but overall it was adequate. The location was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only downside was our room was near the dual carriage way and there was some car noise
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Moldy bathroom. Pretty sure there was black mold in there. I became ill after staying there. Employees were lazy and borderline rude at the check-in desk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

ANELA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night as we were exploring the Highlands. The bathroom was so, so cold it made it almost impossible to even brush our teeth in there. The room was very basic and nothing to write home about.

10/10 Excellent

Bodhini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and comfortable. Truly appreciated the staff's willingness to lock up our luggage after we checked out until we departed in the evening. Only downside was not having an elevator and having to climb to the 4th floor. Staff were available to carry luggage up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was terrible and springy. Right on the busy road.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had two rooms. One bathroom had mold in the shower and the floor was not vacuumed. The single beds were very small and uncomfortable. The floor in the other bathroom had leaking tiles. The positive note is that it is in a great location along the water and one street away from the fun pedestrian shopping street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Overpriced for what this hotel offers.

The staff could have been friendlier. The room was a good size with a really good size bathroom too. Unfortunately the torn curtains in the bathroom and bedroom gave it a very shabby look. The curtains could easily be replaced and elevate the look of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Tørk

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Ok hotel. Bit noisy towers the street. Forgot my shirt at the hotel. Tried to get it back and they promised to get back to me but they never did.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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