Empire Travel Lodge

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

About this property

Empire Travel Lodge features accommodation in Lochgilphead. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged for free. At the guest house, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Empire Travel Lodge offers a Grab and Go breakfast. Inveraray is 39 km from the accommodation, while Furnace is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 72 km from Empire Travel Lodge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maureen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location is perfect for what we wanted the room was really big and nice and very clean it a lovely overnight stay.”
  • Anne-marie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Friendly welcome. Huge comfortable room. Good value for money. Very dog friendly. Nice breakfast. Interesting place :old cinema transformed into a hotel. Liked the vibes!”
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very friendly and accommodating staff. Good location with off-street parking. Excellent breakfast delivered promptly. Room provided all the essential needs.”
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The breakfast was generous I had a Scottish breakfast and there was plenty. I wasn't sure what to expect as I had just looked on the internet and picked the accommodation as I was going on to do a workshop for a long weekend the following day a...”
  • Donald
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic place to stay can’t recommend it enough. Welcomed as if one off the family by Ele who could not do enough for us.”
  • Cussell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Really central location. Big room. Plenty of off road parking. Good value. Owners were really friendly and helpful.”
  • Robyn
    Australia Australia
    “We were upgraded into a bigger room and the hosts were super friendly and helpful”
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Clean comfortable room. Friendly hosts. Great location”
  • Susanne
    Australia Australia
    “Excellent and convenient location. Easy parking. Great breakfast. Would highly recommend.”
  • Ronnie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very comfortable and clean. And what an interesting history as a cinema!”

Hosted by Ele Hunter

9.8
Host review score
Ele Hunter
Empire Travel Lodge was originally Lochgilphead's Picture House, when it closed down it was first converted to a snooker hall for a few years before it was opened in 1992 as a Guest House. All rooms are ensuite, have free tea/coffee making facilities and Irons and Ironing boards in every room. It is an ideal stopover for catching the ferry to Islay which is an approximate 25 min drive away. Our family rooms are large and can accommodate families of 5, just give us a ring for more details We live on site and try our best to meet our guests needs
Jim and Ele bought the Empire Travel Lodge in 2005 from Jims parents. Jim was a self employed joiner and Ele was a NHS senior Manager before giving it all up to run their own business. We live in our flat above the guest accommodation. We work hard and play hard with both of us enjoying playing golf and both very involved with the local golf club. We enjoy holidaying and playing golf in the sun and head to the Canaries twice a year. Our business remains open thanks to relatives who take over the helm to let us have a well earned rest
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Empire Travel Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Empire Travel Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

This property has identified that it does not require a short-term rental license or registration