Alexandra Hotel vs Lime Tree Hotel
Both are in Fort William, 780 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseThe Parade
Alexandra Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★The Parade
Lime Tree Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
The short answer
Pick Lime Tree Hotel
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 780 m apart.
Choose Lime Tree Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.2)
- to be closer to the beach (240 m / 1.0 km)
Why is Alexandra Hotel better than Lime Tree Hotel?
- 1730 m closer to the area centre−730 m
- 2350 m closer to public transport−350 m
- 3More guest reviews (260 vs 17), so the rating is more reliable×15
- 44 more sights within 1 km+4
Why is Lime Tree Hotel better than Alexandra Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.2)+0.6
- 2780 m closer to the beach (240 m vs 1.0 km)−780 m
- 3Allows pets
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Alexandra Hotel vs Lime Tree Hotel: which hotel is better? | Alexandra Hotel | Lime Tree Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.8 +0.6 |
| Location | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 6.8 | 9.5 +2.7 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +1.8 | 8.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.6 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.8 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 260 +243 | 17 |
| Rank in Fort William | bottom 29% | top 6% +65% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Distance to The Parade centre | 30 m −730 m | 760 m |
| To the beach | 1.0 km | 240 m −780 m |
| To public transport | 130 m −350 m | 480 m |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 39 +8 | 31 |
| To the nearest food shop | 270 m | 310 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 +4 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 93 | – |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 1876 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 +12 | 4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
780 m apart
Alexandra Hotel: city centre: 270 m, nearest station Fort William: 130 m, beach: 1.0 km, 39 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.
Lime Tree Hotel: city centre: 520 m, nearest station Fort William Train Station: 480 m, beach: 240 m, 31 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.
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Alexandra Hotel or Lime Tree Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Alexandra Hotel or Lime Tree Hotel?
Lime Tree Hotel leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access. Alexandra Hotel is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Alexandra Hotel or Lime Tree Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Alexandra Hotel is closer: 30 m from the centre, against 760 m for Lime Tree Hotel.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Lime Tree Hotel is 240 m from the nearest beach; Alexandra Hotel is 1.0 km.
How far apart are Alexandra Hotel and Lime Tree Hotel?
The two hotels are 780 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score