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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Stornoway hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Breakfast area
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View | View from room
Nestled in a rural setting, The Royal Hotel offers an idyllic escape with dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour front desk. Indulge in delicious meals at the restaurant or unwind with drinks at the bar, knowing you have access to luggage storage and WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bath or shower
  • Digital TV service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
The current price is £287
includes taxes & fees
21 Jul - 22 Jul

Room options

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Harbour View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Harbour View | View from room

Double Room, Harbour View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View | View from room

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Harbour View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Scotland, HS1 2DG

What's nearby

  • Lewis Loom Centre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • An Lanntair - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Good Food Boutique - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lews Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Stornoway (SYY) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Artizan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lews Castle Storehouse Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McNeil's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kopi Java - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Stornoway. For a bite to eat, guests can visit The Boatshed, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Guests travelling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Boatshed – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
HS-1 Cafe Bar – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 28 December and 10 January.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Royal Hotel Stornoway
Royal Stornoway
The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Stornoway
The Royal Hotel Hotel Stornoway

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between 28 December and 10 January.

Does The Royal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Hotel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Royal Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Boatshed.

What's the area around The Royal Hotel like?

The Royal Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Lewis Loom Centre and 2 minutes' walk from The Good Food Boutique.

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The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Food
Restaurant
Location
View
Breakfast
Bed
Port
Castle

What guests liked

  • The property's restaurant and brasserie offer excellent quality meals at reasonable prices, with friendly and professional staff. (5 reviews)
  • Hot breakfast was great and staff made an effort to provide a good dining experience. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

good location
Andy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal

Clean, comfortable room with ample hanging and shelf space. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Ate in the restaurant where the food, service, and atmosphere were excellent. I'll definitely aim to stay here again.
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fair price for accommodation but menu was pricey and could do with a coup of traditional meals apart from that really enjoyed my time in Stornaway
martin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The best accommodation in Stornoway.
Lorenzo, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location , everything was very good , would stay there again
Paul, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

our hotel room was in need of care taking - wallpaper peeling at its corners, paint scuffed off on a radiator, windows weather-worn and discolored.
Hugh, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel staff were amazing, the bed was super comfy, and the food was excellent!
Shelly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay well looked after will definitely be back could not fault anything
Anne-marie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location with a good view of the castle. Top notch restaurant meal with helpful staff.
Dean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel

Food was delicious, the staff were very friendly. The decor was nice, great location would recommend this to all. Would come back.
Raymond, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint and comfortable with a friendly welcome. Great central location for exploring the island, and easy to walk to dinner/drinks.
Jeanie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, good meal, nice comfortable bed , will return soon
Derek, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property, conveniently located at the lovely harbour. Gorgeous views and wonderful staff. Many dining options around, but the restaurant in the hotel is fantastic! They even had vegan sticky toffee pudding for my travel partner!
Pamela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Only stayed 1 night but all was very pleasant
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stornoway

The Royal is a very nice hotel. The only negative it is located on a busy highway. The road noise can be a problem to light sleepers. Great location for ferry users.
M. Lee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An ideal hotel for a short break!

Everything I could have wanted from a stay in Stornoway was delivered by this hotel! Very comfortable room, a fantastic shower and a great breakfast- all topped off with excellent service from all of the staff.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location.Staff great. All great
Mr. Lynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous!

Fabulous, friendly, comfy! Great location, lovely room, wonderful staff, amazing food. Fantastic overall value!
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great sense of welcome. Great food and service. Our room looked over the harbor and it was well appointed and spacious. I would definitely stay there again
Elizabeth, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good room with enough space and everything I needed.

10/10 Exceptional

A delightful welcome by friendly staff. Excellent food - dinner and breakfast and lunch. Staff went out of their way to make my stay very special.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy and comfortable

I loved the Royal Hotel. Everyone that works there was friendly and helpful. The room was very cozy and comfortable. Breakfast and dinner was delicious. I enjoyed the location. It was easy to set off on day trips to see the sights on the island and come back for a great night’s sleep. My favorite thing were the stone circles, which were not far from Stornoway. It was perfect for me.
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was great, and location in central Stornoway. Beds comfortable, not the hard mattresses so common. Two improvements: more plugs for recharging (including USB) and better water pressure for the shower.
Robert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very pleasant staff (apart from one!)
View of river from entrance to Lews Castle
4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Would not return.

Rooms were nice. Cafe was nice. Some staff were nice. Would choose another option next visit to the Isle. Better options.
Lawrence, 3-night trip