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.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly owners. Clean, comfortable room. Close to town centre. Off-street parking at rear.
  • Simseybb
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners went above and beyond to accomodate us. Very cycling friendly, very clean. All we needed was there and felt very comfortable and at home. Room was spacious and had all we needed. Breakfast was freshly cooked to order, plenty and...
  • Derek
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Jim and Ele are lovely people who've been running Empire for a while. I lovd the old cinema photos around the place, a nice touch. They are interested in their guests and go out of their way to help, advise on where to eat and so on. Its a very...
  • Testrow
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked the host who remembered what you ordered for breakfast.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent choice for breakfast. Staff friendly and extremely helpful.
  • Ken
    Ireland Ireland
    Had a perfect stay here for one night. Room was very comfortable and clean, hosts are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious too. Will definitely book here when in the area next.
  • Owen
    Australia Australia
    We loved our stay with Ele and Jim. Their hospitality was fabulous as were Ele's breakfasts!! Potato scones are my new favourite thing. Not a lot in Lochgilpead as far as pubs go but there are a couple of good cafes and a terrific Indian...
  • Gooner12
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts were very friendly and helpful. Recommended.
  • Smith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Breakfast and the location very near the shops.
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was outstanding, cooked exactly how I wanted it to be by Jim and Ele. Ele and Jim are so warm, friendly and welcoming.. Our room was very comfortable, and the shower was great.

Hosted by Ele Hunter

9.9
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

Facilities of Empire Travel Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Entertainment and family services

  • Books, DVDs, or music for children

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • English

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

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