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Bay Caledonian Hotel

Achintore Road, Fort William PH33 6RW, Scotland
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Bay Caledonian Hotel
Ranked #11 of 21 hotels in Fort William
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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canada
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4 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Booked a tour of Scotland with a reputable coach company and paid an extra premium for an upgraded room--presumbably with a view of the loch. On arrival in our room the only "scenic view" was that of a storage shed with a small glimpse of the actual water. Having brought this to the attention of the manager on duty, I... More

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Rotherham
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Just returned from a 5 day stay travelling with Shearings. Was a little anxious having read some of the reviews but should not have worried. Had an excellent stay, food was all hot with plenty of choice and pleasantly served by our waitress Andrea who was always polite, friendly and effecient. Our room was clean with a view over the... More

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Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Just returned from a 5 day break, 6th-10May with Shearings,i must say my room No.324 was in desperate need of refurbishment,on arrival the carpet was filthy, but after complaining it was cleaned. The radiator and pipework was rusty, the window frame was in a terrible state and the bathroom needed an upgrade. The breakfast was adequate but could have been... More

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Cheadle hulme
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Went on a National holidays coach tour to the highlands and Isle of Skye. We stayed at the Caledonian Hotel , Fort William. The coach tour was brilliant value for money, a superb driver, fantastic trips to Oban, Loch Ness and The Isle of Skye. The scenery is breathtaking!! We stayed at the Caledonian Hotel, about 2 miles outside of... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We booked to stay one night through late rooms as it was very reasonably priced. Check in was straight forward enough and we made our way to our room. It was small and a little dated but ok for the money. As we had been driving for a while we sat down to enjoy a glass of wine. Within a... More

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chesterfield
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Its another shearings hotel thats starting to show its age, but seams to be in the midst of a subtle revamp that isnt impacting on the quality of the stay, the local staff are excellent, and some of the continental are good, the beds are comfortable and the rooms are fairly clean but dated where they have not been revamped,... More

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LEEDS
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

just returned from midweek break with shearings,we were given a fourth floor room with views of the loch,the room was clean but in need of some tlc especially the floorboards which were very squeeky and annoying (im glad we wernt downstairs).the food was tasty and hot with a good selection,the staff throughout the hotel were excellent very courtious and helpful... More

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gm_cal, General Manager at Bay Caledonian Hotel, responded to this review
27 April 2013

Thank you for posting your review. It’s great to see you enjoyed so much of your stay. Thank you also for the great comments on our staff, we are very proud of them. We are a bit out of the town but the surrounding scenery hopefully makes up for that. We will pass on your recommendation for Dave Fyfe and... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Very clean. Very helpful and friendly staff. Didn't use the pool or fitness centre so I can't comment on those. Despite being geared towards coach parties it was not impersonal or unfriendly. An obvious effort has been made to make the most of the slightly tired decor.

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gm_cal, General Manager at Bay Caledonian Hotel, responded to this review
27 April 2013

What a lovely review, thank you for taking the time to post it. I’m pleased you found our staff friendly and helpful. If you are in the area again we hope to see you. More

Derby, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I have just tried to book a three night stay for the beginning of June and contacting the hotel direct they say they only release rooms a couple of weeks in advance so could not take my booking or Even say if they had rooms available, then as I wanted to arrive on a Thursday and leave on a Sunday... More

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gm_cal, General Manager at Bay Caledonian Hotel, responded to this review
28 April 2013

I am sorry you experienced difficulty booking with us at the Caledonian Hotel. Although we do have the packages you have mentioned above we do take bookings for arrivals on any day of the week. I’m glad you were able to find somewhere to book as you will enjoy Fort William as it is such a lovely area to holiday... More

Glasgow, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We spent 3 nights over Easter in the Caledonian. Room was very nice..on the ground floor near reception. Tea and Coffee in the room.. Clean warm and comfortable. Food was adequate.. I think It really depended on what you ordered for dinner. Can't go wrong with hot soup and bread and butter.it was better than other Bay Hotels we have... More

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gm_cal, General Manager at Bay Caledonian Hotel, responded to this review
14 April 2013

Thank you for posting your review. I’m pleased you found your break with us to be great value. Thank you for the great comment about the staff, too. More

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Additional Information about Bay Caledonian Hotel

Address: Achintore Road, Fort William PH33 6RW, Scotland
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Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Scottish Highlands > Lochaber > Fort William
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Restaurant Wheelchair access
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Ranked #11 of 21 hotels in Fort William
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Situated directly opposite Loch Linnhe, you can admire the fantastic views of the beautiful surrounding wooded hills and mountains from this hotel. Along with the dining room and pleasant lounge area, all front facing rooms offer super views of the breathtaking Loch Linnhe. The comfortable lounge and ballroom host entertainment most nights, often with a distinct Scottish flavour which is perfect for unwinding after a day’s sightseeing or exploring. A number of rooms have been recently refurbished to increase the capacity at this popular hotel and there is a convenient lift that serves all floors. At nine miles long and over a mile wide and with Ben Nevis towering above, Loch Linnhe is one of Scotland’s natural treasures. The hotel is also just two miles south of the town centre of Fort William, known as the outdoor capital of Britain, and here you can explore the many small and interesting shops and museums. ... more   less 
Also Known As:
Caledonian Fort William
Caledonian Hotel Fort William
Fort William Caledonian Hotel
Bay Caledonian Hotel Fort William, Scotland

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