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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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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View | View from room
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is AU$371
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

Explore the area

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Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Scotland, HS1 2DG
  • Place, Lewis Loom Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lews Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Stornoway (SYY)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

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

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

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, Harbour View

Double Room, Harbour View | View from room

Double Room, Harbour View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Harbour View

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

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Harbour View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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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Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

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

About the area

Stornoway

At The Royal Hotel you'll be within steps of Lewis Loom Centre and An Lanntair. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, The Boatshed, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Stornoway hotel include The Good Food Boutique and Museum Nan Eilean.

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

  • ‪Crust - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beckett And Sons - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bridge Centre Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪An Lanntair - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caladh Inn - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Hotel in Stornoway with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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 a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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: 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 on-site 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal Hotel?

The Royal Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 25 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 29 Dec 2025 start from AU$370.98, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Hotel?

The closest beach to The Royal Hotel is Tràigh Thunga (2.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Hotel?

No, The Royal Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at The Royal Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 237 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quality of food
Lovely view over the harbour with the castle in the background
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONALD, Sugar Land

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leana

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin

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

Andy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

M. Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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

Lorenzo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best accommodation in Stornoway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable hotel with lovely location and good food and service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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