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Glentower Lower Observatory

4.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse in Fort William with free breakfast

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | View from room
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Travelers enjoy ocean views from Glentower Lower Observatory while savoring freshly prepared breakfast. The property features a peaceful garden, complimentary WiFi, a welcoming reception hall, and convenient luggage storage for hassle-free arrivals and departures.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 939
AED 1,127 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct

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Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Fort William, Glentower Lower Observatory is near a train station and by the sea. Old Fort of Fort William and Commando Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ben Nevis and Loch Leven. Enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, mountain biking, and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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Map
Achintore Road, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6RQ

What's nearby

  • West Highland Way - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Great Glen Way - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Inverlochy Castle - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Ben Nevis Distillery - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Neptune's Staircase - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort William Station - 14 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Great Glen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Crofter Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Glentower Lower Observatory

Upscale guesthouse by the sea
Glentower Lower Observatory provides amenities like free cooked-to-order breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, a reception hall, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

Property payment types

Important information

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
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Guests under 10 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Glentower Lower Observatory Guesthouse Fort William
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Frequently asked questions

Is Glentower Lower Observatory pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Glentower Lower Observatory?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Glentower Lower Observatory?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Glentower Lower Observatory?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Glentower Lower Observatory located?

Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Loch Linnhe, West Highland Way, and Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre. West Highland Museum and Great Glen Way are also within 15 minutes. Fort William Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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