The Royal Hotel

2.5 star property
Property in Stornoway with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Breakfast area
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View | View from room
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed
The Royal Hotel offers a peaceful countryside retreat with practical amenities. Enjoy dry cleaning/laundry, 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. The on-site restaurant serves satisfying meals, and the bar is perfect for evening drinks. WiFi keeps you connected.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$531
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct

Room options

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Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Harbour View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Harbour View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Harbour View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds, Harbour View

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Stornoway, The Royal Hotel is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hebridean Way End Point and Mol Bheag, while Museum Nan Eilean and Morven Gallery are cultural highlights.
Map
Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Scotland, HS1 2DG

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
  • ‪Thai Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪An Lanntair - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crust - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Balena - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Property in a rural location
You can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant at The Royal Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this property include:
  • Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Royal Hotel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 3 Oct 2025 start from NZ$531.27, 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.

How much is parking at The Royal Hotel?

The Royal Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Situated in a rural location, this property is steps away from Lewis Loom Centre, An Lanntair and The Good Food Boutique. Museum Nan Eilean and Stornoway Lewis Ferry Terminal are also within 10 minutes.

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