Glentower Lower Observatory

4.0 star property

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Achintore Road, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6RQ
  • Lochaber Geopark
    1 min walk
  • China Palace
    5 min walk
  • Fort William Station
    14 min walk
  • Oban (OBN)
    58 min drive

Room options

Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Glentower Lower Observatory

Adults-only guesthouse in Fort William with free breakfast
Along with a garden, this smoke-free guesthouse has free breakfast and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a reception hall.
Glentower Lower Observatory offers 7 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Fort William guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Glentower Lower Observatory, you're just a quick walk from Loch Linnhe. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Steps from Loch Linnhe and Lochaber Geopark
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Fort William guesthouse is smoke free.

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8 AM to 9 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8 AM–9 AM

Conveniences

  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 10 2024 to April 3 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 10 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 10 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 10 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Glentower Lower Observatory Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest people we’ve ever encountered at a B&B. This place is a gem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, Johnson City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Touch of luxury
Beautiful room with a view over the loch. Great bathroom with shower and claw-foot bath. This stay was a touch of luxury in so many ways. The hosts were fabulous. I was travelling with my mum and Trevor responded to questions fast and in detail, providing a ground floor room on request and info about taxis and eating places. A great place to know about and we will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a long travel day arriving at Glentower to a warm welcome from Graham was a highlight. An absolutely beautiful property, spacious and comfortable rooms, charming host, a view of the lough, easy walk to town. A perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kassandra, Woodland Park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Glentower Lower Observatory. Great 1 night stay
Excellent stay, very friendly and warm welcome, the hotel was spotless and the breakfast was excellent thank you we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

soravit

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and elegant property breakfast is nice and feel luxurious
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views of the Loche beautiful well maintained property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and service - five stars
Great place with beautiful facilities and excellent service. A five star boutique hotel with a very reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel very friendly,clean and excellent accommodation. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Close to the downtown. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Trevor greeted us at the front door with a smile, even though we had a late check in. Our room was very comfortable with great views out over the water. Had a hearty breakfast every morning served by very friendly staff. We left before breakfast on our last day. Trevor made us a bag lunch for our trip. Glentower was a great choice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Glentower Lower Observatory
The breakfast was fabulous. They were very accommodating and in a great location within walking distance to the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Vandana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, clean comfortable room, great breakfast, very friendly hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel in ideal location overlooking the sea and only minutes walk to the town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts and very good breakfast with clean and tidy room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short break staycation
We had a 2 night stay at the Glentower B&B last weekend. The accommodation was brilliant and the owner Catriona was very welcoming. Amenities were perfect and as expected and during this period of covid 19 the cleanliness was of a very high standard which made us feel completely safe. Perfect location for walking into the town. Would highly recommend a stay here
Front of B&B
View from the front door
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was immaculate with a lot of attention to details. Special mention to the bathroom which has a superb shower cubicle and fantastic toiletries. The cooked breakfast was very good, and staff full of attention. The property location is also very good with a number of good restaurants within walking distance, and the pedestrian street nearby. I would definitely consider staying there again next time I am up in Fort William.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loving FW and this lovely B&B!
Beautiful building right on the loch - lovely hosts who made our stay just great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020