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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 area
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View | View from room
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$376
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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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 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin Beds

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Single Bed

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 Twin 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 Twin 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

  • ‪Beckett And Sons - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Crust - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Thai Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪An Lanntair - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bridge Centre Cafe - ‬3 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
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 27 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 29 Oct 2025 start from AU$376.46, 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.