Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

The Caledonian Hotel

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Caledonian Hotel

Restaurant
Lobby sitting area
Property grounds
Interior entrance
Restaurant
The Caledonian Hotel in the city center offers a warm atmosphere with its restaurant and bar. Guests enjoy WiFi and 24-hour front desk tour assistance. Each room provides a cozy retreat with cable TV for unwinding after exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

View all photos for Double Room (with Loch View)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room (with Loch View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room (with Loch View)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room (with Loch View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Single Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Achintoe Road, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6RW

What's nearby

  • West Highland Way - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Great Glen Way - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Inverlochy Castle - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Ben Nevis Distillery - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Neptune's Staircase - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Caledonian Hotel

Property highlights
The Caledonian Hotel provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Indoor pool, sun loungers

Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
6.8 out of 10, 984 reviews
Ben Nevis Hotel & Leisure Club

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Caledonian Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Caledonian Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Caledonian Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Caledonian Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Caledonian Hotel located?

Situated in Fort William, this hotel is steps from Loch Linnhe, and within 3 mi (5 km) of West Highland Way and Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre. West Highland Museum and Great Glen Way are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

The Caledonian Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 1231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 280 out of 1231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 159 out of 1231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 1231 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

Nelda

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

10/10 Excellent

Varun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, great staff and a very good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dugald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice bar and a lounge with a lovely view over and across the loch. Friendly staff and a good selection of food for breakfast
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the hotel wasn't immediately in town, it was a short drive, and allowed for a quieter environment. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. I'd definitely stay again if I am in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabelhe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel on the road. Face the water, great view. Nice bedroom. Easy parking. 5 min from fort william city center
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and property. Helpful staff. Beautiful views of the Loch Linnhe.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for our next travel location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, just wish it had been closer to town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Wade

Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Amenities
Clean comfortable friendly helpful staff . Food basics but tasty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, great food and beautiful view of the water
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great location and stunning view. The staff were excellent the property was clean and no complaints from any of the four rooms we had booked. the bar was very reasonably priced as were evening meals. The buffet breakfast is well worth the money booking the night before will save a little but either way excellent value. We would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This is a difficult hotel to review. My room was very small and felt very old, dated and cheap. However, the staff were great and the dinning options within the hotel were really good. I ate some food in the bar/lobby area at night and it was great and the breakfast included with my stay the next morning was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Was reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the Loch from bedroom. Breakfast was generous and the views from the dining room are spectacular
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay before Ben Nevis the next morning. And thank you to the staff member who recommended the starting point 😀
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Staff & service
Good base for walks in the area. Reception & dining area nice. Breakfast self service, range of food ok. Room clean but very warm due to large central heating pipe running through it. Rooms clean but could probably do with a freshen up. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ben D

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were told since we were not in a group we could not be served until 8:00. We had drinks and then tried to be seated. We were then told that they were too busy to take care of anyone not in the group. We had too much to drive-accordingly we didn’t get dinner that tight!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and fairly quiet inside. Lots of traffic noise and our window would not quite shut all the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place needs an update badly. Bathroom was scary. Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful setting, good staff, much further south of town than I realized.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness
Reception staff were excellent and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful reception staff. Also we had breakfast and it was good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.