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Imperial Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Fort William City Centre

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Meeting facility
Restaurant
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Fraser Square, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6DW
  • Place, West Highland Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Glen Way
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, West Highland Way
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Fort William

Fort William City Centre stay.With a stay at this Fort William City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from West Highland Museum and Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre. Loch Linnhe and West Highland Way are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • West Highland Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Great Glen Way - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • West Highland Way - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Belford Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Inverlochy Castle - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Glen (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Wildcat - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Tavern Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel

3-star hotel in Fort William City Centre
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Imperial Hotel also features a library and a front-desk safe. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Fort William hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Imperial Hotel offers 36 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Fort William hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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 self 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

Things to do

  • Library

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number YES

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

How close is Imperial Hotel to the airport?

Imperial Hotel is 75.4 mi (119-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Imperial Hotel?

As of Mar 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Imperial Hotel on Mar 22, 2026 start from CA $114, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Imperial Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Imperial Hotel.

Does Imperial Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Imperial Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Imperial Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Imperial Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for a fee.

Does Imperial Hotel have a pool?

Imperial Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Imperial Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Imperial Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Imperial Hotel to downtown Fort William?

Imperial Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Fort William.

Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 486 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Liam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and a nice clean hotel. My only issue was the water supply in the shower, it was only ever lukewarm in the morning unfortunately.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yang

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was great room was ok bed not all that conformable and glass on bath tub falling out of place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. About 5 minutes from train station. 2 minutes from shops, bars, restaurants. Really comfy bed. Decent breakfast. Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Avinder

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very nice room,we appreciated the old-fashioned welcome note, hotel information, and nearby amenities guide. The room included a jacuzzi (though we didn’t use it) and had a beautiful bed setup. However, the mattress felt quite old and shaky; it made noise whenever one partner turned. The carpet was also very dusty — I had to take a few puffs for asthma relief. The hotel has a charming old-school feel but could benefit from modern updates, such as digital options like QR codes for ordering. The Scottish breakfast was good, and there was self-parking available — it seemed unlimited, and I imagine parking wouldn’t be an issue even during peak times since there’s free parking nearby after hours. The location is convenient, close to amenities, and within walking distance to a lovely garden
Nice surrounding in Middle Street
Across hotel is a Garden park
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Room was cold when we arrived
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great and the hotel was central to everything - taxis, restaurants and the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ally

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Burnaby

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

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

Nice hotel!

Room was cozy. Small “issue” was the heater didn’t heat all the way to the top, but wasn’t a huge problem for us. Staff was super friendly and good was great!
Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Relatively older building. Beds and room was ok. On the small side.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marjorie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There is no lift. The restaurant was fine. The cost was quite high for the quality of the lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel in a great position, walking distance to the centre is around 50 metres.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

fran

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Difficuly parking had to drive around 3 times to find a space. Front of the hotel closed off for work being done had to come in a side door snd through the restaurant. Very dated hotel i sat on a leather sofa on the reception area and it was sticky to touch. Rooms were very dated. Black stuff in the bath, looked like someone had tried clean it bit not well enough . Hairdryer from the 1960's felt like it was going to blow. Had to call a dentist as we had an emergency, called the number on the hotel information book in the room. The dentist had retired 4 years ago. I woke him up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid at all costs!

When we arrived the receptionist ask to pay before receiving keys. The room looks nothing like the one depicted in the advertising on the website or on the pictures on Hotels.com, total fraud. The room faced the rear of a restaurant where the garbage bins are and where the employees smoke and talk loudly all night. The beds had old and caved mattresses. The shower was not working. We got instructions to open the tap water in order to get some pump working and wait till water got to the shower. Then water was cold. Food looked bad and one of us got a long Curley hair in the fried eggs. We left breakfast (paid for) to another place. Painful experience all around.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

George, Potomac

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dated and tired.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kim-Trang

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our first room we were assigned smelled poorly so we requested a refund and was offered a different room. the next room was fine but the pillows were unsupportive and the bathroom sink had trouble draining.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025