Argyll Hotel
Seafront, West Bay, central Dunoon · Hotel
View on Google MapsPhoto: SGE Argyll Hotel / Google Maps
A shorefront hotel dating from 1837 with panoramic Firth of Clyde views, a Scottish restaurant and an Italian restaurant on site.
About Argyll Hotel
The Argyll Hotel has stood on Dunoon's seafront since 1837, making it one of the town's oldest hotels, and its position on the West Bay shore gives most of its 33 rooms panoramic views across the Firth of Clyde towards Gourock and the Cloch lighthouse. It is one of the largest hotels in the town centre and sits within easy walking distance of the pier, the museum and Castle Hill.
The hotel runs two restaurants under one roof, one serving Scottish dishes and the other Italian, along with function rooms used for weddings, meetings and themed events such as murder mystery weekends. That range of facilities makes it a popular choice for groups and coach parties as well as independent travellers, and its central seafront position means guests can leave the car and walk to almost everything Dunoon town centre has to offer.
As part of a small Scottish hotel group that also operates properties in Oban and Fort William, the Argyll benefits from a level of investment in its public rooms and dining that smaller independent guest houses in the town cannot always match, while retaining the traditional, slightly old-fashioned character of a long-standing seaside hotel.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
The room itself was strangely shaped and we hit out heads on the eaves a few times. The curtain did not reach the top of the window and so light was coming in from very early morning. However, the shower room was good and had complimentary toiletries. We found the service and food, good value for money. Would return, if a different room.
a month ago · via Google
A nightmare hotel Our stay at the AGE Argyll Hotel couldn't have been worse. We were given a room on the third floor—essentially the attic—where the ceiling was extremely low; it was dangerous, as we kept bumping our heads. The room was stiflingly hot from the day's heat—the temperature was unbearable (we thought the heating might be on)—and, of course, there was no air conditioning. Worst of all, there wasn't even a fan. To top it off, there was only one tiny arched window; because it was a sash-style window, it couldn't be opened more than 15 or 20 centimeters. The floor was covered in thick carpeting, but the wood underneath creaked loudly and had noticeable gaps. The floor was sloped and the mattress was sagging. The bathroom was old and very shabby... The squawking of crows and seagulls right outside the window kept us from getting a wink of sleep, compounded by the suffocating heat. We had wanted to include breakfast in our stay, but the agency wasn't permitted to book it that way. The building is in terrible condition, and the luft... was terrifying. In short, we made it through the night as best we could and bolted from that horrible hotel at the crack of dawn—leaving as soon as we could.
a month ago · via Google
Just went here for a drink. The staff weren't very engaging or knowledgeable. Nice location, but basic inside. The menu is an amalgamation of deep fried and microwaved fast food. When asked for a gluten-free menu, a member of the bar staff with poor language skills passed me the standard menu. We didn't and wouldn't order anything based on what we saw and what we experienced. I asked at the bar if they sold crisps and the staff member pointed towards a vending machine which didn't contain any crisps. I rest my case. An establishment where this kind of experience is what forms your first impression is, in my opinion, best avoided.
3 months ago · via Google
Final night of a pre booked 12 party family get together with relatives from Canada in the Argyll Hotel's "Taste our Best" Clyde Suite. This award was last won in 1994 when Chatters was the restaurant on site! Booking at 6pm and nobody came near us till 6.30pm. No food served till 7pm. 2 errors with starters. Table cleared eventually. No cutlery replaced. No empty glasses removed. Took glasses back ourselves and ordered another round Main courses served after 7.35pm. Straightforward fish and chips, steak pie, lasagne. Nothing "Taste our Best" about any of it! £300 bill. Presented the "manager" with our feedback and a paltry 10% discount was offered. Scottish tourism shoots itself in the foot once again. Do not use this place, go to the chippie across the road 😡
8 months ago · via Google
Guests consistently praise this hotel for its friendly and helpful staff, good value for money, and delicious steak pie and tattie scones.
Other reviews mention the service can be inattentive and the food can be bland.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Argyll Hotel, 56 Argyll Street, Dunoon, PA23 7NE Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Seafront, West Bay, central Dunoon
- Star rating
- 3 star
- Guest score
- 8.0 / 10 (1,400 reviews)
- Prices from
- £90 per night
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Dunoon