Glentower Lower Observatory in Fort William: Photos and Reviews

Glentower Lower Observatory has 7 rooms: the Double Room, Superior Double Room, King Room with Sea View, Superior Family Room, and Superior King Room. The Superior Family Room provides space for families, and the hotel sits on the waterfront with garden views. Rooms at Glentower include en-suite bathrooms, carpeted floors, and a flat-screen TV.

A wide-ranging breakfast menu is served in Glentower's dining room with views over the garden. Cooked and continental options include traditional Scottish porridge. Special diet menus and packed lunches are available at Glentower.

The centre of Fort William is 5 minutes' walk from the hotel. Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom, is a 20-minute drive away. West Highland Museum, Parade Gardens, and Ben Nevis Whisky Distillery are within 2.2 miles, and Nevis Range Gondola is 5 miles from the hotel.

Glentower Lower Observatory occupies a historical Victorian building on Achintore Road. The building was the original lower Fort William weather station, with a meteorologist walking to Ben Nevis for daily readings. The garden and outdoor furniture provide views of Loch Linnhe and the Ardgour Hills.

Glentower Lower Observatory offers free private parking on site and luggage storage. Daily housekeeping, 24-hour security, and CCTV in common areas are provided across the Glentower property. Glentower Lower Observatory is non-smoking throughout, with family rooms, an allergy-free room, and a designated smoking area.

Location: 5-minute walk to Fort William centre; 20-minute drive to Ben Nevis

Rooms: 7 rooms including King Room with Sea View and Superior Family Room

History: Original lower Fort William weather station in a Victorian building

Dining: Cooked and continental breakfast with traditional Scottish porridge

Outdoor: Garden with Loch Linnhe and Ardgour Hills views

Services: Free private parking, luggage storage, daily housekeeping