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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Stornoway hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • 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 price is €218
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec

Room options

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

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

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

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Harbour View

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Harbour View | View from room

Double Room, Harbour View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 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

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 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 - 0.1 km
  • An Lanntair - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Good Food Boutique - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lews Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 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

Hotel size

  • 26 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

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

Required at check-in

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

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

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

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

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.
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 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.

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

Reviews

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 family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Flying visit
Stayed in a beautiful harbour view room , comfortable bed with lovely extra touches , such as tea treats and biscuits , staff are the most friendly and always on hand if needed highly recommend this hotel
Margaret, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable and conveniently located for early morning ferry. Enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Boatshed restaurant, which is connected to the hotel.
William, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very comfortable hotel with lovely location and good food and service
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Stacy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Jenny, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic all around. Thank you Gordon for the warm welcome.
Lyse, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lindsay, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our short stay at the Royal!
The Royal is a great place for one night stop over in Stornoway. Gordon, who works at the front desk, was lovely. The staff in the dining room were both kind and professional. Diner in the hotel restaurant was superb. Bravo! And thank you!
Judith, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good room with enough space and everything I needed.
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

REUVEN, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good location , everything was very good , would stay there again
Paul, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice location. Walkable to dining and shopping areas.
Audrey, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location.Staff great. All great
Mr. Lynn, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Mixed opinions
Great welcome from the team only to be disappointed come morning. I was told continental breakfast started at 05.30 and this was perfect for me so I could grab something quick on my way out the door only to find the place in darkness and the staff member asleep on a sofa in the restaurant. Not a great end to my stay.
Matt, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous!
Fabulous, friendly, comfy! Great location, lovely room, wonderful staff, amazing food. Fantastic overall value!
Susan, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review