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The Royal Hotel

2.5 star property
Stornoway property with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View | View from room
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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

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

Main amenities (7)

  • 26 smoke-free guestrooms
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Digital TV service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
$258 nightly
The total price is $309
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Harbor View | View from room

Double Room, Harbor View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

  • ‪Beckett And Sons - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Thai Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪An Lanntair - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Balena - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crust - ‬11 min drive

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 check out The Boatshed, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There's a bar/lounge, and rooms offer flat-screen TVs and room service. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

DONE

Arriving/Leaving

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Guests traveling 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
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

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 onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Traveling 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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • 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.

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 28 and January 10.

Pets

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

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
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.

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 December 28 and January 10.

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 to 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 onsite 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 onsite 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 7 minutes' walk from Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal.

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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

Service staff
Room
Food
Location
Restaurant
Breakfast
View
Bed
Castle
Port

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and fresh, with some guests enjoying the hot breakfast option. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Hotel was cute and in a great location. Our only negative was that although our bed was large it was uncomfortable and could use an updating. Staff were very friendly!
View from our room.
Leana, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Could be great..... but has some work to do.

A great location in central Stornoway right opposite the Harbour with lovely views of the castle. The downstairs area is bright and modern with a lovely atmosphere but unfortunately this isnt the case in the bedrooms which are dated, small and tired. The bed was very comfy though. We had a few issues with dining in that the first day I waited 90mins for my food order, only to be told the kitchen had closed. The next day, very little was available on the menu so we left to eat elsewhere. Breakfast was fine and fresh. Wouldn't stay here again.
Claire, 2-night trip

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

The best accommodation in Stornoway.
Lorenzo, 2-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

Good location , everything was very good , would stay there again
Paul, 3-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, good meal, nice comfortable bed , will return soon
Derek, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Very good

Good room with enough space and everything I needed.

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

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