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
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Reception hall
Smoke-free property
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
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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
Glentower Lower Observatory Guesthouse
Glentower Lower Observatory Fort William
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Glentower Lower Observatory Guesthouse
Glentower Lower Observatory Fort William
Glentower Lower Observatory Guesthouse Fort William
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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Glentower Lower Observatory Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 76 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 76 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Nicest people we’ve ever encountered at a B&B. This place is a gem.
Barry
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
very clean and elegant property
breakfast is nice and feel luxurious
soravit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10
Great place with beautiful facilities and excellent service. A five star boutique hotel with a very reasonable price.
Jorge
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
10/10
Lovely place. Close to downtown
Wendy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
8/10
Great views
Kassandra
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10
Excellent stay, very friendly and warm welcome, the hotel was spotless and the breakfast was excellent thank you we will be back
S
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10
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
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10
Stunning views of the Loche beautiful well maintained property.
Cheryl
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
10/10
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.
Helen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10
Franziska
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
Donald
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10
Unglaublich schöne Unterkunft. Persönlich mit einer sehr privaten Atmosphäre. Tolles Frühstück. Es lohnt sich die etwas höheren Zimmerkategorien zu wählen.
Torsten
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10
C
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10
Superb hotel very friendly,clean and excellent accommodation.
We will definitely be back.
Alexander
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10
Kevin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
10/10
Great spot. Close to the downtown. Friendly staff
Luke
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
10/10
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.
Robert
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10
The breakfast was fabulous. They were very accommodating and in a great location within walking distance to the town.
Margaret A
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
10/10
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
8/10
Vandana
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
10/10
Lovely hotel, clean comfortable room, great breakfast, very friendly hosts.
lucy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
10/10
Shan
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
10/10
Fabulous hotel in ideal location overlooking the sea and only minutes walk to the town centre
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
10/10
Great hosts and very good breakfast with clean and tidy room.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
8/10
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