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.

Located right beside Stornoway's leisure marina, the Royal is ideal for business or pleasure. A place where you will find enjoyment in comfortable relaxation, the creative cuisine of the Boatshed Restaurant and the vibrant atmosphere of HS1, the town's 1st cafe bar.

Built in 1845, the hotel would originally have provided accommodation for the officers of the many ships that visited the Borough.

While its important historic features have been preserved, today’s modern Royal continues a 3rd century of traditional, friendly Hebridean hospitality - endorsed by the Hospitality Assured award.

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.

Breakfast is served from 07:30 until 09:30.
Lunch is served from 12:00 until 16:00.
Dinner is served from 17:00 until 21:00.

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.

A credit card is required as a guarantee. If the booking is not cancelled outside of the cancellation notice period, your credit card will be charged with the full amount of the booking.

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.

All children are welcome.
All children up to 5 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children up to 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.

Pets are not allowed.