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Imperial Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Inverlochy Castle

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

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, Old Fort of Fort William
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, West Highland Way
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

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

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Old Fort of Fort William - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Glen Way - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • West Highland Way - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Inverlochy Castle - 3 min drive - 2.9 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
  • ‪The Wildcat - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Imperial Hotel

3-star hotel near Inverlochy Castle
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 Jul 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Imperial Hotel on Jul 18, 2026 start from CA $260, 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. 125 out of 536 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 536 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 536 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 536 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 536 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay central to everything hotel staff are very polite and friendly definitely recommend this hotel and will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall this hotel is a perfect base for exploring. Friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good proximity to local shops. Has nice parking availability. Lacks hot water for showers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean staff were attentive and friendly friend. Fred was brilliant.Food was brilliant. Best breakfast at this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Station and shops, no lifts as said in prior reviews by others, on site restaurant felt under utilised.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My Second visit to this Hotel, and hopefully I will return. The Staff are attentive and friendly. A nice Bar and restaurant. The Hotel is a few steps away from the Main Street. My Room overlooked the Loch and was clean, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nothing to complain about, clean tidy & great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nirav

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible hotel. Noisy, old. Everything about this hotel is not as pictured on expedia at all
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Shabir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option if you want to stay at the high street.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved our room with view of the Loch. Staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. Great breakfast and location perfect. The only fault was the weak pressure on the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room with a view , spotlessly clean and a lovely breakfast. Already looking forward to our next visit. Only downside is that, Fort William is really quiet out of season.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Clean and tidy. Staff were polite and helpful. Had dinner, bed and breakfast. Excellent value. Will come again one day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Nancy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liam

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were good and attentive room was clean but small and no view but it was quiet and did for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

frank

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mould in the bathroom, damp and smelt.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Sally

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

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
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024