Nestled in a rural setting, The Royal Hotel offers an idyllic escape with dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour front desk. Indulge in delicious meals at the restaurant or unwind with drinks at the bar, knowing you have access to luggage storage and WiFi.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Bar
Pet friendly
Laundry facilities
Free WiFi
Main amenities (6)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Bathtub or shower
Digital TV service
Dry cleaning/laundry service
$278 nightly
The total price is $334
$334 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Harbor view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Double Room, Harbor View
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Harbor view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbor View
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Harbor view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Harbor View
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Harbor view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Standard Twin Room
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Family Room
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
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
The Royal Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Stornoway. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Boatshed, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
26 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children's menu
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Boatshed - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
HS-1 Cafe Bar - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 28 and January 10.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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.
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 currently open?
The property is closed between December 28 and January 10.
Does The Royal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Royal Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Royal Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Boatshed.
What's the area around The Royal Hotel like?
The Royal Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Lewis Loom Centre and 2 minutes' walk from The Good Food Boutique.
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The Royal Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Food
Restaurant
Location
Breakfast
View
Bed
Castle
Port
What guests liked
The property's restaurant and brasserie offer excellent quality meals at reasonable prices, with friendly and professional staff. (5 reviews)
Hot breakfast was great and staff made an effort to provide a good dining experience. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2025
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.
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2025
good location
Andy
Andy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2025
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
martin
martin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2024
The best accommodation in Stornoway.
Lorenzo
Lorenzo, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2024
Good location , everything was very good , would stay there again
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2023
The hotel staff were amazing, the bed was super comfy, and the food was excellent!
Shelly
Shelly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2024
Great stay well looked after will definitely be back could not fault anything
Anne-marie
Anne-marie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 28, 2024
Great location with a good view of the castle. Top notch restaurant meal with helpful staff.
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2024
Lovely hotel
Food was delicious, the staff were very friendly. The decor was nice, great location would recommend this to all. Would come back.
Raymond
Raymond, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
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!
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2024
Quaint and comfortable with a friendly welcome. Great central location for exploring the island, and easy to walk to dinner/drinks.
Jeanie
Jeanie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2023
Lovely hotel, good meal, nice comfortable bed , will return soon
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 10, 2024
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.
M. Lee
M. Lee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2022
Only stayed 1 night but all was very pleasant
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2024
Great location.Staff great. All great
Mr. Lynn
Mr. Lynn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2023
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.
Good room with enough space and everything I needed.
REUVEN
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2024
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.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2023
Great sense of welcome. Great food and service. Our room looked over the harbor and it was well appointed and spacious. I would definitely stay there again
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2024
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.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2023
A delightful welcome by friendly staff. Excellent food - dinner and breakfast and lunch. Staff went out of their way to make my stay very special.
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 25, 2023
Very pleasant staff (apart from one!)
Verified traveler
4-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 16, 2024
Would not return.
Rooms were nice. Cafe was nice. Some staff were nice. Would choose another option next visit to the Isle. Better options.
Lawrence
Lawrence, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2022
Great location
This hotel is in a great location within walking distance of the ferry and right in the downtown area. It had a lovely outlook across the small harbour over to Lews Castle. The staff are all excellent and cannot do enough to assist you. The breakfast is cooked to order and there is a brasserie and restaurant on-site. Both offer excellent quality meals at reasonable prices. The rooms are nicely decorated and very comfortable. There are tea and coffee making facilities with shortbread biscuit also in the room.