Perle Oban Hotel & Spa

As locals I use the Perle quite a lot and as a tour company we have in the past placed business here. The location is decent opposite the Ferry Terminal, Railway Pier & Taxi Rank (unless you're a light sleeper and it's a weekend , when the noise and craziness happens around midnight). The inside is also nice and comfortable and they recently relaunched the Brasserie which is a nice airy space for dinner (although I've never eaten there). The rooms are also ok but could be better given the hotels 4 star status. Little things like having no fridges in suites and there's a lack of local Scottish design / fabrics. Perhaps the Indian owners could consider that next time they invest in the rooms. My biggest issue with Perle, Oban is the service levels. I've had some very poor experiences here (yet I keep persisting as they've got WiFi and lounge space). Last week I sat in the lounge bar for almost 90 mins and no member of staff engaged with me or offered to make a drink or if I wanted to order anything. There were 2 staff behind the bar and too busy chatting and not actually being directed by anyone to keep the place clean and offer actual 4 star service. There were crisps all under my chair and dirty tables from earlier but these remained as they were. Shortly before I was leave I counted 5 staff in the area (including a mgr ?) and they were also too busy to actually focus on their guests. Personslly I think I prefer Roxy's cafe for the staff , atmosphere a d quality of offering. The Perle needs an enthusiastic leadership team who support and direct the team to deliver great hospitality. It seems unless you go up to the bar and pay for a drink there and then that the hotel operates a 3 star experience. Overall ... nice public spaces very average 3 star service.

On a positive note, the Perle is well situated for exploring Oban or catching the CalMac ferry to nearby islands. The food in the restaurant was good and the dining team were excellent. |However my friends and I both had tiny rooms with unpleasant views. Loud music from the street meant getting to sleep was tricky on our second night. There was a large gap under my door that let in bright light from the corridor and needed blocking with a towel. |The reception service was mixed - some of the team were warm and friendly but one individual came across as not welcoming customer contact. |On the first day there was an issue with strong cigarette smoke in the hotel which affected my room due to the gap at the bottom of the door. Whilst the team agreed it was unacceptable they told me there was nothing they could do. |The following morning there was a flood on the first floor which caused water to pour through the ceiling into the dining room. The restaurant team handled this very well despite being under pressure during the busy breakfast period. |Whilst there are some good points to the hotel, many aspects left a lot to be desired and I am surprised it is rated as luxury. The £425 room only for one person for two nights was very poor value.

Great place to stay. It is conveniently located whether arriving by ferry, train or bus. The room was spacious and comfortable. The staff were pleasant. I recommend adding breakfast to your room when making reservations-it’s well worth it. The variety ensures everyone will be happy. We had dinner at the hotel a few times. The venison is outstanding! I can’t wait to return.

I was recently on a group tour and we spent a few nights at the Perle Oban Hotel. The food was incredible, and this was by far, my favourite and most comfortable hotel. The breakfast was great, my bed was so comfortable. The size of the room is great, and it's well apportioned. I had a very comfortable chair to read in during the evenings. Would definitely stay here again.

Right in front of the hotel you can not park at hall even to unlode the car ! It's a bus lane/stop! Front entrance doors didn't work so had to fight though the outside table and chairs to get to this small door with our luggage!! Thats after warking from the car park that you after pay £10 aday for which is 3 streets away (#) that's 1st point. Room we got the suite which is the biggest room in the hotel? There was only 6 hangers for 2 people, you could only just but coats in and 2 jumbers, 2 bedside draws only, a small cupboard that my wife put some of her clothes in! Mine stayd in my bag (2). Bed!! well what can i say didn't get a good night's sleep for 4 night, bed was lumpy, it was a big bed but you could only sleep on the ends because of a big lump in the middle(3) Room 214, who ever painted this room' must of got of the street. Breakfast Saturday sent back it was cold, sunday no hot food on!! has something had happened in kitchen?! But no phone call or not under door to tell us. This is a 4 star hotel!! It's was our 30th wedding anniversary only for our day trip and keeping our best foot forward it would been really miserable. As for the cost at £320 a night to have your clothes in your suitcase and not sleep well and Breakfast not up to a 4 star hotel' me will not be going back!! 3 star!! Just to let you know you facing the ferry port which it's first ferry is 6 20am plus other ferry all day and a strong smell of diesel though the day and in the see water.

Wonderful hotel. Very convenient location. They were wonderful accommodating my older travel partner who cannot navigate stairs. We would happily stay here again. Our suite was very nice.

The location of the hotel right across the railway station is great. Our room was spacious and very clean and bright due to two big windows. We enjoyed our time in this hotel with the lovely vibes. We also appreciated having 2 facial towels in the bathroom that were changed every day. The joung gentleman at the reception desk was very friendly and welcoming. Thank you for that. I wished the ladies were as friendly.

Last-Minute Stay Turned into a Wonderful Experience! We ended up booking this hotel very last minute after our original hotel wasn’t suitable — and honestly, we’re so glad we did! From the moment we arrived, the reception staff were incredibly accommodating and went above and beyond to help us get a room. Their warmth and professionalism immediately put us at ease. The hotel itself is stunning, with a lovely atmosphere and beautiful decor. Our room was clean, comfortable, and stylish — everything you’d hope for in a relaxing stay. We were there for two nights, and the next morning I went to reception to ask for champagne glasses and a bucket of ice to celebrate my partner’s birthday. Not only was the request handled quickly, but the staff also surprised us by leaving a birthday card in our room — such a thoughtful gesture that really made our stay extra special. The cocktail bar was fantastic — great ambiance and well-made drinks. While we didn’t have a chance to try the food or spa this time, we’re definitely planning to do so on our next visit. Highly recommend this hotel — friendly staff, lovely rooms, and excellent service throughout. Can’t wait to return!

Perle Oban has a perfect location, as it's a 2 min walk away from the train station and everything you would want to do in town is less than a 5 min walk away. Checking in was very easy and the front desk staff was extremely friendly and hospitable. They made sure to give us a lot of information and made it easy to book breakfasts in the morning (which even though it came with our room, we only ate 1 out of the 2 times). Breakfast is good but they don't replenish the continental portion if you come later in the day, FYI. The room was gorgeous and fairly clean, with the exception of a few details. I think it's odd hotels don't clean the top décor blanket on the bed. I had to strip that immediately as there was what looked to be pepperoni pizza mushed into it. Very large and noticeable by the way. The drapes were also covered in schmutz, so the luxury level kind of drops when you see things like this. We got a junior suite and the room was very large with an incredible view of the harbor. I mean the view alone was worth the money. The bathroom however, was not large. All the reviews I read said the bathrooms are big and great. Mine was not. It was cramped and the door to the shower made no sense at all. My 5'2" 120 pound mother would have a hard time entering this shower. It feels super gross to wash yourself and then have to rub your body against a wall to get out of the shower. Also, another thing people really seem to fail to mention is that this hotel had NO air conditioning. I read a lot of reviews before I stay at a place and was shocked that people don't mention it. There is a small fan in the closet though and you can get ice from the bar to makeshift your own a/c.

There is no air conditioning and the windows don't open sufficiently cool the room. For $500 per night the temperature in the room should be comfortable. No onsite parking.

Stayed here with my wife for two nights. Loved it! Conveniently close to town and the train station. Rooms were clean, staff friendly and the bar area was great. Recommended.

Awesome! This hotel is a luxury hotel & spa located in the center of Oban that boasts beautiful views over the harbour. With Oban train station and Oban ferry nearby it is conveniently located. Plush rooms with large bathrooms this hotel is the perfect place to stay for an Oban getaway. Full breakfast in the morning was the silver lining on this hotel.

We were in Oban for just one night as we were road tripping across Scotland. I booked the Perle Oban Hotel based on the positive tripadvisor reviews, and was not disappointed. I made sure to book a room with a bay view, and I felt the extra cost was totally worth it. We were in room 205 and the view was amazing. The room was so well appointed. It felt upscale but still cozy at the same time. The room was a good size, we had room to stretch out a bit and fit all our luggage. They even included a yoga mat in the closet! Bathroom was also a good size, and looked upgraded and clean. They did have a towel rack, but I found it to be quite small are hard to fit towels onto. The floor was also a bit cold on my feet due to the tile, although I did like the look of it. The shower had a rainfall and standard shower head, which works out perfectly for my husband and I since we have opposite preferences there! The shower had a pivoting piece of glass that was very shallow and I'm not sure exactly how it was supposed to keep water in, but I found that some water did splash out of the shower onto the floor. We stopped in the bar after we got back from exploring and found it spacious and inviting. They even had some board games that we played as we were enjoying a drink. We did not eat in the restaurant for dinner because it was tapas style (and we were not in the mood for that) however we did have breakfast there in the morning. I was very pleased to find several vegetarian options, including a full Vegetarian Scottish Breakfast (yum!). The food came out promptly, although because it was busy it was a little hard to get the waiter's attention for more coffee/tea. The most inconvenient part of the trip was certainly the parking. Because the hotel is in a prime location downtown, the parking is only paid for street parking (2 hour max). I didn't see a super convenient garage to park at that was near the hotel, but luckily we came in after 6pm at night and were leaving the next day, so we ended up just paying to park on the street for a couple hours. I could see this being a problem for those with disabilities or lots of luggage though. Overall was thrilled with our stay, and would come back again. Room - 5/5 Bathroom - 4/5 Service - 5/5 Location - 5/5 Parking - 2/5 Bar - 5/5 Restaurant (only had breakfast) - 4/5

We stayed at the Perle Oban in August for 1 night traveling through the Highlands. Check-in was easy and the woman at the front desk actually walked us to our room which was helpful. The room was down some stairs and through another door so it would have been hard to locate otherwise. Our room was nice but faced the town, not the bay. The shower was decent-sized for Europe. The TV was a good size although my boyfriend felt they needed more sports channels. There was an easily accessible outlet by the bedstand to charge devices. The hotel is very centrally located within the city of Oban. It's directly across from the harbor and a quick walk to bars, restaurants and shops. Breakfast was included and they had a selection of eggs, sausage, mushrooms and tomatoes. Plenty of fruit, yogurt, breads and pastries. They also have a menu from which you can order a few specialty items. The eggs were runny but the rest of the food very good, especially the mushrooms. Checkout was simple. We were lucky to have found parking on the street after 6 pm. Most parking is metered from 9-6 and I believe the street parking nearest to the hotel has a 2 hr limit. Overall we enjoyed our night at the Perle Oban.

The reception staff are wonderful and the food in the restaurant is magnificent. The wait staff are friendly and attentive. The view of the harbor is spectacular. So why one lonely star? This historical building is being left to disrepair. The rooms are not dirty but instead filthy and housekeeping is non existent . There are drunks howling till 3 am under the windows every night. The management does nothing about it. Very sad because with the right management this could have been a five star experience.

We had a one night stay in Oban, as I imagine a lot of travelers do. Everyone at the Perle was fantastic and helpful first off - so thank you! It was the perfect place to stay if you take the train in as it's directly across the street from the station. The room was posh and lovely - very clean! It was kind of small, but who cares when you have a perfect view of Oban harbor. We enjoyed our time here very much, highly recommended! They were kind enough to hold our luggage after we checked out and wanted to explore Oban before moving on to our next destination.

Great hotel, but I had to laugh that their wifi has GunLearn.com's website "blacklisted". Wouldn't want anyone learning about firearms on their computer...someone could get hurt! lol Liberals are hilarious.

This hotel and the restaurant within, 1882, were absolutely amazing. The food came quick and our waiter at 1882, Connor was polite and provided a quick, attentive service that made the experience one to remember. Even if you are not staying in the hotel, be sure to check out the restaurant.