With a stay at Alexandra Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Fort William, within a 10-minute drive of Ben Nevis and Loch Linnhe. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old Fort of Fort William and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre.
What's nearby
Great Glen Way - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
West Highland Way - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Inverlochy Castle - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Ben Nevis Distillery - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Neptune's Staircase - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
Fort William Station - 2 min walk
Inverness (INV) - 119 min drive
Restaurants
Black Isle Bar - 8 min walk
McDonald's - 6 min walk
The Great Glen (Wetherspoon) - 7 min walk
The Wildcat - 4 min walk
Ben Nevis Bar - 6 min walk
About this property
Alexandra Hotel
Hotel in Fort William with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk
Alexandra Hotel offers 93 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Fort William hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 93 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at FoodStop, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
FoodStop - Onsite restaurant.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 7.25 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
FoodStop
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Ski passes
Family friendly
In-room cot
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Luggage storage
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
2 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
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Desk
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 7.25 for children
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
Alexandra Fort William
Alexandra Hotel Fort William
Alexandra Hotel Hotel
Alexandra Hotel Fort William
Alexandra Hotel Hotel Fort William
Reviews
Alexandra Hotel Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 317 out of 1003 reviews
10 - Excellent
317
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1003 reviews
8 - Good
375
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1003 reviews
6 - Okay
191
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1003 reviews
4 - Poor
76
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1003 reviews
2 - Terrible
44
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kai
2 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Kai
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Alan
Travelled with partner
1 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean enough, but the “superior double” wasn’t superior. The hotel is showing its age and needs a refresh. The walls in our room were very thin and I could hear next door showering in the early hours like they were in our bathroom - we could also hear them on the toilet. We were above the bar, so on the first night we were treated to the noise of the entertainment / karaoke until 10:30pm. As stated the room was clean enough,, it was just dated. The location is very good for the town centre or the train station.
Parking was ok but a few large potholes to navigate in the car park and spaces are limited.
Staff were all pleasant and helpful.
We were £172 per night with no breakfast it’s very expensive for what it is.
Would I stay here again? Not by choice.
I want to share this with tourists traveling to Scotland. Most of the hotels in the Highlands is like stepping back in time. The Alexander is no exception. For the price of the room I think they are taking advantage of tourist traveling in the area. So here’s the gist. The front seat person was kind and very friendly. No complaints there. No Air Conditioning in all of the hotel. TV utilized and antenna only handful of channels. Requested king or UK double room. Ended up with twin size beds. I am 6’2 feet hung over the end of bed. Bathroom seemed remodeled however the tub was very chipped. Breakfast came with room. However they ran out of food. All I was able to do at was pourage and white toast.
For a hotel that caters to foreign tourist they must update the entire hotel. What might be right for someone living in the UK it is not the same around the rest of the world. Get rid of all twin beds. Add AC and make sure a proper breakfast is provided.
This location is at best a youth Hostel.
Grubby and very tired looking. Rotten windows and bath panel
Barry
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kaylee
15 Jul 2025
Kaylee
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Kimberly, Erie
14 Jul 2025
Kimberly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Melissa
10 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room size is fine for a solo traveler but the electrical outlet was no where near the bed since its an old fashioned style room. Do not expect modern appliances to be easily accessed from the outlets. Sink is in the main room instead of bathroom. Tub was brand new and looked recently replaced, but nothing around it was updated like panels or plumbing. If you like the historic feel and just need a place to crash, its fine. Very close to lots of restaurants and just across street from train station.
Rooms are old and in need of major repair and maintenance.
Tashya
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Fang
9 Jul 2025
Fang
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Robert
7 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Not impressed
Nice room but rather indifferent welcome. Rather bland breakfast for the high price paid. Basically a coach tour hotel with high prices for indivybookings but you get a coach tour group breakfast. OK place with a nice enough room and convenient for the station but wouldn't return if I could avoid it.
What a run down property. The entire place needs renovation. Lifts didn’t work, you can’t open the windows so absolutely no ventilation. The mattress, sheets and carpets were way past their lifecycle. Bath tub didn't drain well… Do yourself a favor and stay elsewhere.
James
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Jo-Ana
Travelled with family
6 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy to find and walkable area and convenient parking. The property seemed a bit run down inside, but it was fine for the one night we stayed.
Lovely room and great staff. Nice breakfast with all the basics.
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shiona
15 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is a little bit tired looking but the food was excellent as was the service and the comfort of the bed.
Shiona
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Todd
15 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, grand old building. Service was terrific - friendly and helpful. Parking free and so convenient. Rating really centres on the room - needs som maintenance. Bath basically peeling open! Floor felt like we were on 30degree slope. Breakfast was sensational
Property neglected, in very poor condition
Rooms old and well used
Don’t stay here
Staff friendly and helpful, we did get a better room after speaking with receptionist but it was still pretty grim
Breakfast ok
Breakfast is dismal. The room is functional, but overcrowded with unnecessary furniture and just sort of sad, unattractive. Overall the place is depressing.