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Imperial Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Fort William with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Executive Double Room
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Restaurant
Property grounds

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$320
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept

Room options

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 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
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Fort William City Centre, a neighbourhood in Fort William, is home to Imperial Hotel. West Highland Museum and Clan Cameron Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ben Nevis Distillery and Aonach Mor Ski Resort.
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Fraser Square, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6DW

What's nearby

  • Great Glen Way - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • West Highland Way - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Inverlochy Castle - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Ben Nevis Distillery - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Neptune's Staircase - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Great Glen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ben Nevis Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Imperial Hotel

Hotel near Ben Nevis
Consider a stay at Imperial Hotel and take advantage of a library, a bar and 2 restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall and a front desk safe
  • Meeting rooms and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Imperial Hotel offer amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Restaurant
  • Library Bar

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.95 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number YES

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is Imperial Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Imperial Hotel?

As of 12 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Imperial Hotel on 3 Sept 2025 start from AU$319.66, including 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.

How much is parking at Imperial Hotel?

Self-parking is available for a fee. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Imperial Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Imperial Hotel located?

Located in Fort William City Centre, this hotel is steps away from Loch Linnhe, West Highland Museum and Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre. West Highland Way and Belford Hospital are also within 10 minutes. Fort William Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 447 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 447 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 447 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 447 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 447 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to all the restaurants and pubs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Comfortable stay with friendly staff

Extremely helpful reception staff when it came to assisting with parking and providing information about the hotel - even organised someone to assist with luggage. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This hotel is convenient to the train station and the main street with the restaurants and pubs. It is a nice hotel, a little tired. But perfect for our one night stay. The pubs and restaurants were nice and easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

George

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

10/10 Excellent

Simona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent. Easy .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Ok, if you don’t mind cold showers with no water pressure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nova

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are comfortable and clean, the only problem was the mixer for the shower was broken and it was almost impossible to get steadyhot water
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at the Imperial
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Perfect location and very attentive and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with very welcoming and helpful staff. So close to the town centre and all shopping and dining areas.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute older hotel with water views. My room had a jetted tub great for relaxing. Great little bar and very good food at the restaurant. Very diverse menu, something for everyone. Perfect location close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always good staying here for work purposes, staff are always friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANGUS

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

Great hotel

Great stay staff exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Peixiong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has good location. The hotel is just beside the water, you can walk along the river bank to see the beautiful scene also it is easy to go to the main street, there are many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location near town and free parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the amenities very nice and the location perfect for what we wanted to do.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and the staff helpful. My room looked out onto a wall and exit stairwell, but no worries about that. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice lady at reception
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, nice room that is clean and comfortable. Good food at a reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location, but dated.

Perfect location, but dated hotel with many stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

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

Easy access to city and restaurants.

All was good. Great place for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good , convenient location having arrived by train. Restaurant meals very good, prompt service and very reasonably priced compared to other place along the high St.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great helping staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024