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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Stornoway with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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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

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is €222
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

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

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

  • 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

Hotel in a rural location
You can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant at The Royal Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Royal Hotel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 at the property
Guests travelling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 28 December and 10 January.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 20 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 23 Feb 2025 start from €222.41, including 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.

How much is parking at The Royal Hotel?

The Royal Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is steps away from Lewis Loom Centre, An Lanntair and The Good Food Boutique. Museum Nan Eilean and Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal are also within 10 minutes.

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The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 213 reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

martin

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
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

The best accommodation in Stornoway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Very comfortable hotel with lovely location and good food and service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Good location , everything was very good , would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Clean, comfortable and conveniently located for early morning ferry. Enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Boatshed restaurant, which is connected to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

Great location with a good view of the castle. Top notch restaurant meal with helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Lovely hotel
Food was delicious, the staff were very friendly. The decor was nice, great location would recommend this to all. Would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

M. Lee

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-marie

Great stay well looked after will definitely be back could not fault anything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie

Quaint and comfortable with a friendly welcome. Great central location for exploring the island, and easy to walk to dinner/drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

The hotel staff were amazing, the bed was super comfy, and the food was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Audrey

Nice location. Walkable to dining and shopping areas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Lovely hotel, good meal, nice comfortable bed , will return soon
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr. Lynn

Great location.Staff great. All great
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyse

Fantastic all around. Thank you Gordon for the warm welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

REUVEN

Good room with enough space and everything I needed.

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Excellent hotel in Stornoway
This was our first time on Lewis and The Royal was an excellent base to explore the Isles of Lewis and Harris. The staff were friendly, the food superb and the room had everything we needed. Would use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Fabulous!
Fabulous, friendly, comfy! Great location, lovely room, wonderful staff, amazing food. Fantastic overall value!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Only stayed 1 night but all was very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024