Stornoway's most historic hotel, the Royal nestles in the heart of Stornoway, beside the marina, where you can relax, enjoy the hotel's cosy character and enjoy dining in our Boatshed Restaurant or in HS1, the town's 1st cafe bar.
If on business, you'll probably appreciate free wireless internet access available throughout the hotel.
What matters so much more than bricks and mortar, though, is the warmth of the welcome and the friendly, easy service you'll receive - for the Hebrides has a great tradition of hospitality.
While the Royal Hotel enjoys a delightful view over the colourful, bustling harbour to the splendour of Lews Castle and its grounds. The town centre is only around 200 metres walk.
Hotel Facilities
General
24-Hour Front Desk,
All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
Bar,
Free Parking,
Gay Friendly,
Heating,
Luggage Storage,
Non-Smoking Rooms,
Parking,
Restaurant.
Services
Breakfast in the Room,
Dry Cleaning,
Fax/Photocopying,
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
Internet Services,
Laundry,
Packed Lunches,
Room Service,
Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
You may check in from 13:00 hours onwards.
You must check out by hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
15 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome.
All children under 5 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Payment - We accept
Visa,
Maestro,
Master Card,
American Express,
Diners Card.
Room information
Many of the hotel's period features have been retained in our front facing bedrooms which overlook the marina and Lews Castle Grounds, so it's worth booking early and requesting one of these. Each is very individual.
It's said that Lord Leverhulme used to sit in the oriel window of his room, watching the goings on prior to moving in to the castle.
Rear facing rooms are in more contemporary style, are comfortable and a little quieter than those facing the street at the front - though this small town is rarely noisy.
The Royal is about 200 metres north of the town centre, alongside the marina and lifeboat station - an easy level stroll.
On foot from the ferry (total distance about 400 metres), leave the terminal by the pedestrian entrance, through the bus station. Walk alongside the car park to the pedestrian crossing adjacent to Clydesdale Bank. Cross the pedestrian crossing, continue walking towards the Town Hall and take the first turn right (Cromwell Street). Walk straight along Cromwell Street, through the town centre and the Royal Hotel is approximately 200 metres beyond Woolworths store, on your right.
From the ferry, by car, turn left out of the ferry terminal, straight across the first 'mini-roundabout' then continue along the sea front (South Beach Street), passing the bus station and car park on your left and the town hall on the right. The main road makes two right hand turns into the town centre, passing the inner harbour, and then continues alongside the marina. The Royal hotel is situated on the right hand side of the road, opposite the lifeboat station.
From the airport, by car, follow signs for Stornoway town centre, then follow above instructions on reaching South Beach Street (the sea front).
From Tarbert, by car, turn right at the first roundabout at the edge of the town. Continue straight on at the next roundabout, passing Manor Filling Station on your left. The Royal Hotel is approximately 400 metres beyond Manor Filling Station, on the left side of the road.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
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