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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Standard Twin Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels
Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View | View from room
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Scotland, HS1 2DG
  • Popular LocationLewis Loom Centre1 min walk
  • Popular LocationStornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal7 min walk
  • Popular LocationLews Castle9 min walk
  • AirportStornoway (SYY)6 min drive

Room options

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

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Harbor View | View from room

Double Room, Harbor View

8.3/10 Very Good
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View

10/10 Exceptional
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View

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

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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room

  • 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

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Stornoway

In Stornoway .At this hotel, you'll be steps from An Lanntair and Lewis Loom Centre. The Good Food Boutique and Museum Nan Eilean are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Lewis Loom Centre - 1 min walk
  • The Good Food Boutique - 2 min walk
  • Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk
  • Hebridean Way End Point - 8 min walk
  • Lews Castle - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • Stornoway (SYY) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hs-1 - 2 min walk
  • McNeil's - 3 min walk
  • Criterion Bar - 4 min walk
  • The Lewis Bar - 4 min walk
  • Thai Cafe - 3 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

3-star hotel near Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Royal Hotel also features dry cleaning/laundry services and room service (during limited hours).

This 3-star Stornoway hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Hotel offers 26 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 28 and January 10.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Hotel to the airport?

The Royal Hotel is 3.7 mi (7-min drive) away from the Stornoway (SYY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of May 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on Jun 3, 2024 start from $256.12, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Royal Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Hotel.

How close is The Royal Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.2 mi (9-min drive) from Mol Bheag and 2.5 mi (9-min drive) from Tràigh Mhealaboist. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Royal Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Royal Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Royal Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Royal Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel have a pool?

The Royal Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Royal Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Royal Hotel to downtown Stornoway?

The Royal Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Stornoway.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 189 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, good meal, nice comfortable bed , will return soon
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Shelly, Manassas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were amazing, the bed was super comfy, and the food was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Calum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location - room had a nice view of Lews Castle. The restaurant was excellent. Staff helpful and friendly. Room very small and bathroom tiny. Very expensive for the room,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Walnut Creek

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Our room overlooked the water and we had a view of Lews Castle. The staff were all friendly and helpful. If you get a chance, have dinner at the on-site restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed one night. Staff were lovely. Very helpful and accommodating. The room was clean and comfortable. I wiuld recommend and stat again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023