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Royal Hotel

Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DG

Type:Hotel

Gradings

  • 3 Star Hotel
3 Star Hotel

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 447 reviews447 reviews
From £79.00

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Tel:01851 702109

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About

The Royal Hotel is Stornoway's most historic hotel.  A traditional 3 star hotel, where you can relax and enjoy Hebridean hospitality – whether you’re visiting us on holiday to the Outer Hebrides or dining in either our Boatshed Restaurant or HS-1 Cafe-Bar. The Royal Hotel is perfectly situated for your stay in Stornoway with views from your room across the marina towards Lews Castle, the town centre on your doorstep and the local beaches and visitor attractions just a short drive away.

We aim always to offer the special, warm hospitality for which our local people are famous – you’ll see it in the way we welcome and look after you throughout your stay in Stornoway.  If there’s anything you need that we may be able to help with – just ask. Our greatest strengths are our people – all committed to working hard to provide you with a truly enjoyable visit to Stornoway.

We have two dining options at the Royal Hotel with something to suit all tastes. Our Boatshed restaurant is a stylish, modern restaurant overlooking Stornoway Harbour and Lews Castle. Menus at the Boatshed celebrate the best of Scottish produce with an emphasis on local seafood and our local hand-dived scallops, mussels and creel caught langoustines are not to be missed!

If you are looking for a more casual dining experience then our recently refurbished HS-1 Cafe-Bar is for you. This is the perfect place to sit back, relax and enjoy a meal with friends and family in a relaxed setting.

For more information, please see our website www.royalstornoway.co.uk or call us on 01851 702109.

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
26
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Double Roomsfrom £119.00 to £185.00 per room per night (breakfast inc.)
Family Roomfrom £149.00 to £189.00 per room per night (breakfast inc.)
Single Roomsfrom £79.00 to £89.00 per room per night (breakfast inc.)
Twin Roomfrom £119.00 to £175.00 per room per night (breakfast inc.)

*Pricing dependant on the season

Facilities

Catering

  • Bar Available
  • Breakfast Available
  • Dinner Available
  • Full Alcohol Drinks License
  • Licensed Bar / Clubroom
  • Lunch Available
  • Restaurant

Domestic

  • Hairdryer Available
  • Iron Available

Facilities

  • Disabled Access
  • No Smoking Permitted
  • Open To Non Residents
  • Room Service Available

Leisure Facilities

  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • WiFi

Location

  • Island Location
  • Town Centre

Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Debit Card
  • Mastercard
  • VISA Card

Special Requirements

  • Disabled Citizens
  • No Pets Allowed

Transport

  • Free Parking On-Site - Small private carpark at the rear of the hotel

Map & Directions

TripAdvisor

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4 of 5 stars
    • Service
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Value
      3.5 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Location
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      157
    • Very Good
      191
    • Average
      68
    • Poor
      18
    • Terrible
      14

    Recent Reviews:

    • J14bhp
      Definitely a hotel to be recommended
      5 of 5 stars
      1st October 2023
      Excellent staff, very welcoming and helpful, food excellent, both restaurants tastefully decorated. My room I wasn’t very impressed, a bit of TLC in order, on saying that I’m led to believe the rooms... Read full review
    • Gina C
      A lovely time at the Royal Hotel Stornoway!
      5 of 5 stars
      9th October 2023
      The Royal Hotel was wonderful! When we booked a few weeks out, we were emailed that they did not have 1 room for the entire week. So they offered us a 'Creative Booking' and booked us in 3 rooms... Read full review
    • AndyMarnieTeamG
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      A Wonderful Experience, Start to Finish.
      5 of 5 stars
      8th December 2023
      A mix of a business trip (him) and leisure (me) and The Royal couldn't be bettered on either front. From great locally-sourced food, through free Wi-Fi to beautifully re-furbished rooms and... Read full review

    Gradings

    • 3 Star Hotel
    3 Star Hotel

    Awards

    • Welcome SchemesTaste our Best Taste our Best 2016
    • Other AwardsOuter Hebrides Tourism Member - Book Now Outer Hebrides Tourism Member - Book Now 2020
    • Other AwardsPlatinum Listing Platinum Listing 2020
    • Other AwardsWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

    Opening Times

    Open All Year (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

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