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The Garrison

4.0 star property
Fort William hotel with bar/lounge

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Exterior
Shower, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers
1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Upscale comfort meets modern convenience at The Garrison, where you can unwind with a cup of coffee or sip on a drink from the bar. With free in-room WiFi and luggage storage, your stay is sure to be seamless; previous guests rave about the delicious breakfast and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Bathrobes
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

9,2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8,6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room - Disability Access

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

9,2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garrison Apartments

9,2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garrison Suite

9,0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
High Street, Fort William, Scotland, PH33 6EE

What's nearby

  • West Highland Way - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lochaber Geopark Visitor Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • West Highland Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Glen Way - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Belford Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 119 min drive
  • Banavie Station - 7 min drive
  • Fort William Station - 9 min walk
  • Corpach Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Isle Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Great Glen (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Wildcat - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ben Nevis Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Garrison

At The Garrison, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Ben Nevis. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 41 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 per person

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 25 2025 to December 27 2025 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 25 to December 27:
  • One of the dining venues
The property will be renovating from October 26 2025 to April 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Garrison Hotel Fort William
Garrison Fort William
The Garrison Hotel
The Garrison Fort William
The Garrison Hotel Fort William

Frequently asked questions

Is The Garrison currently open?

This property is closed from December 25 2025 to December 27 2025 (dates subject to change).

Does The Garrison offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Garrison does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Garrison?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Garrison?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Garrison.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Garrison?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around The Garrison like?

The Garrison is a short 9-minute walk from Fort William Station and 4 minutes' walk from West Highland Museum. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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The Garrison Reviews

Reviews

8,8

Excellent

9,2/10

Cleanliness

9,0/10

Staff & service

8,6/10

Amenities

9,0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with many guests praising its quality and value. (61 reviews)
  • Excellent dining options are a short walk from the property. (6 reviews)
  • Pets were warmly welcomed and allowed in all areas, including beds and breakfast. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Nice and clean room, good location and modern
Amy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location

Great location & breakfast was wonderful. We were hoping g to find a place with live music, but no luck on a Thursday night.
Carole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff amable
Hector, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was spotless, very comfortable with thoughtful extras, tissues, crisps and biscuits, highland soap company, shampoo,conditioner,
Miss L M, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff make this small hotel a pleasant stay
Drew, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

We stayed one night in a suite which was great - except there was a bright green exit sign on the door in the bedroom that made it hard to sleep.
Virginia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice sized room when we reserved family room
Alexandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Did not get time to use the pool/spa so cant comment
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the jail/garrison theme to this hotel! Such a fun atmosphere! We LOVED their morning breakfast - one of our favorite from the trip! Highly recommend!
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cosy stay

Lovely staff, great breakfast and dog friendly. Central location and perfect for our weekend away.
Nicole, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent accommodation

The Garrison is a great spot for anyone visiting Fort William
Lewis, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in Fort William- very friendly and organised and great rooms.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice people, nice amenities (specially the signature soap)
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My room was very cozy! Such a lovely big window and the comfiest bed. Thanks for a great stay after a long train ride.
Gabrielle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice apartment with the view of the loch. Great location. Walkable to the street that has the restaurants and shopping. Check in was very easy.
Kenneth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Nice room.
Thomas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location.
Edward, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean room with very comfortable bed, staff really nice and helpful.
Maura, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A good stay
Wei, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was right in town. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was comfortable and very roomy. Would recommend Garrison.
Denise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff! Clean and lovely food
Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Plenty parking spaces . Near train n bus station . Hotel very clean staff and breakfast were amazing .
Diane, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good propert
parthiv, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Like the location and rooms
Mohan Kumar, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay here was great! Hotel was a short walk from the train station. Room was spacious and comfortable and very clean. Staff was very nice and helpful. Would recommend if your staying in Fort William
Alex, 1-night trip