Alexandra Hotel vs The Garrison
Both are in Fort William, 550 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
- 4 of 12
The short answer
Pick The Garrison
It comes out ahead on 5 of 12 compared facts. 550 m apart.
Choose The Garrison if you want
- to be closer to the beach (470 m / 1.0 km)
Why is Alexandra Hotel better than The Garrison?
- 1500 m closer to the area centre−500 m
Why is The Garrison better than Alexandra Hotel?
- 1550 m closer to the beach (470 m vs 1.0 km)−550 m
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Alexandra Hotel vs The Garrison: which hotel is better? | Alexandra Hotel | The Garrison |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 | – |
| Location | 8.1 | – |
| Facilities | 6.7 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 6.8 | – |
| Public transport | 10.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.3 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.3 +0.1 |
| Number of reviews | 260 +81 | 179 |
| Rank in Fort William | bottom 29% | top 47% +24% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Distance to The Parade centre | 30 m −500 m | 530 m |
| To the beach | 1.0 km | 470 m −550 m |
| To public transport | 130 m −150 m | 280 m |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 39 | 44 +5 |
| To the nearest food shop | 270 m | – |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 6 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 93 | – |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 1876 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 +7 | 9 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
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Location
550 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.
The Garrison: city centre: 280 m, nearest station Fort William Train Station: 280 m, beach: 470 m, 44 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.
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Alexandra Hotel or The Garrison: common questions
Which is better, Alexandra Hotel or The Garrison?
The Garrison leads in 5 of 12 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Fort William. Alexandra Hotel is stronger in number of reviews, distance to The Parade centre, to public transport.
Which is cheaper, Alexandra Hotel or The Garrison?
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 530 m for The Garrison.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Garrison is 470 m from the nearest beach; Alexandra Hotel is 1.0 km.
How far apart are Alexandra Hotel and The Garrison?
The two hotels are 550 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