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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View | View from room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Hair dryer, towels
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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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

  • 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

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View

  • 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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Stornoway

The Royal Hotel places you next to Lewis Loom Centre and An Lanntair. This 26-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Lewis Loom Centre - 1 min walk
  • An Lanntair - 2 min walk
  • The Good Food Boutique - 2 min walk
  • Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk
  • Lews Castle - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • The preferred airport is Stornoway (SYY): 7-min drive, 3.7 mi/6 km.

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

Comfortable hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
Guests of The Royal Hotel enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Coffee makers, hair dryers, and phones are other standard amenities.

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

Restaurants on site

  • HS-1 Cafe Bar
  • The Boatshed

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at The Royal Hotel?

The Royal Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of May 11, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on Jun 10, 2024 start from $252.4, 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.

What's there to see near The Royal Hotel?

This hotel is located in Stornoway, just steps from Lewis Loom Centre and The Good Food Boutique, and within a short walk of Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal. You'll also find Hebridean Way End Point and Lews Castle less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Royal Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, The Royal Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Royal Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Royal Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include sea views.

Does The Royal Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Royal Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge at The Boatshed.

Will The Royal Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Royal Hotel for a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The Royal Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to The Royal Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Royal Hotel is Stornoway (SYY), which is 3.7 mi away (7 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Royal Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Royal Hotel.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 187 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 187 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