Royal Hotel

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Your Stay at Royal Hotel in Stornoway

The Royal Hotel stands as Stornoway's most historic accommodation, offering a traditional setting where guests experience authentic Hebridean hospitality. Whether visiting for leisure, business, or dining, our establishment prioritises warm, personalised service reflective of local traditions. Strategically located in the heart of Stornoway, we provide convenient access to town centre amenities, marina views, and nearby attractions like Lews Castle. Our rooms combine modern comforts with historic charm, featuring quality furnishings, luxury toiletries, and workspaces catering to both pleasure and business travellers.

The hotel's dining venues - The Boatshed Restaurant and HS-1 Cafe-Bar - showcase fresh local produce, including seafood from surrounding waters and meats from traditional butchers. Complimentary high-speed internet, tea/coffee facilities, and flat-screen televisions ensure guest comfort across all room categories. Our dedicated team consistently strives to create memorable stays through attentive service and practical amenities tailored to diverse guest needs.

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Hotel Accommodation Boatshed Restaurant HS-1 Cafe-Bar Event Spaces Free WiFi Parking Facilities

Highlights and features

We offer 48 traditionally styled rooms with modern amenities in Stornoway's historic centre
Our Boatshed Restaurant showcases fresh local seafood with marina views
HS-1 Cafe-Bar provides casual dining with professional kitchen standards
We provide complimentary high-speed internet and workspaces for business guests
Our team offers local knowledge to enhance your Hebridean experience

What people say

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Hotel Accommodation

Royal Hotel offers 48 traditionally styled rooms combining historic charm with modern amenities. All rooms feature quality bedding, luxury toiletries, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary WiFi. Harbour view rooms provide scenic vistas of Stornoway Harbour and Lews Castle, while family rooms include fold-out sofa beds. Business-friendly facilities include workspaces and high-speed internet access.

Boatshed Restaurant

Our Boatshed Restaurant serves contemporary Scottish cuisine with a focus on fresh local seafood from Hebridean waters. The menu features venison from local estates and produce from traditional butchers. Diners enjoy panoramic marina views and award-winning presentation in a stylish setting overlooking Lews Castle.

HS-1 Cafe-Bar

HS-1 Cafe-Bar provides relaxed dining with the same high kitchen standards as our Boatshed Restaurant. This informal venue serves light meals and drinks in a comfortable atmosphere with walk-in seating available. The menu includes locally sourced ingredients prepared to professional standards.

Questions

Does Royal Hotel offer family-friendly accommodation?

Yes, we provide family rooms with fold-out sofa beds suitable for one child, combining traditional style with modern amenities.

Are dining reservations required at Boatshed Restaurant?

Yes, we recommend booking in advance for The Boatshed Restaurant through our website or direct contact.

What parking facilities are available?

The hotel offers secure parking with rear-facing access, included complimentary for guests.

Do rooms include business facilities?

All rooms feature workspaces, storage areas, and high-speed WiFi for business guests.

Is the hotel accessible for disabled guests?

We have adapted rooms and facilities available - please contact us directly to discuss specific requirements.

Reviews (6)

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Carol Pierce

Oct 03, 2021 Report

Enjoyed an evening meal here as non residents. Food was well presented and delicious. Service was efficient.

Kenneth Deed

Aug 29, 2021 Report

Beautiful stay. Staff were excellent, friendly and professional. Breakfast was delicious and guests were given a menu of various options. Rooms were comfortable and warm. My only criticism might be the lack of sockets. Our room had 2 available. And considering that everyone has many devices needing charged when travelling, 2 isn't adequate. Other than that the room was delightful with great views looking out to the harbour.

Anthony Manmohan

Aug 17, 2021 Report

Nicely set out. Arrived early for lunch as I was taking the ferry.
Enjoyed the white fish and chips.

Malcolm Surgenor

Jul 29, 2021 Report

Had a great stay at this lovely old hotel. Stayed in room 6 which is huge with lovely views of the harbour and castle beyond. Great breakfast with huge portions too.

Master Rab

Jul 06, 2021 Report

Amazing place great staff. clean and tidy
I would recommend it. Both the boat house and hs1 offer a wide variety of food and all are awesome

George Gavin

Jun 05, 2021 Report

Arrived really late but staff made sure I was able to get a meal. Much appreciated. Friendly and helpful staff in a good location