Royal

Situated at the heart of Stornoway, the hotel affords delightful views out over the colourful, bustling harbour and marina as well as ‘Lews Castle’ and its grounds. The town centre with its array of bars, restaurants, shops and public transport is approximately 100 m away; the ‘Callanish Standing Stones’ are 25 km from the hotel, it is approximately 35 km to the ruins at ‘Carloway Broch’, the ‘Butt of Lewis’ lighthouse is 50 km from the hotel and it is around 80 km to the Blackhouse Museum.Traditional Hebridian hospitality will always be a key part of the service at this hotel that is housed in a building dating back to 1850. Despite many modernisations carried out over the hotel’s 150-odd year history, much of the original character has been retained. A total of 26 rooms are on offer, spread over 2 floors. Amongst the facilities count a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk and a safe, a café, a bar and a restaurant. Room service is available and there is car parking for those arriving by car.The comfortable rooms each feature an en suite bathroom with shower and a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, a TV with a remote control and an Internet connection. In addition tea and coffee making facilities, ironing equipment, a double bed and central heating come as standard. Selected rooms afford special period character features.Breakfast may be selected from an ample buffet; lunch and the evening meal may be taken à la carte or chosen from a menu. It is possible to book and bed and breakfast only or a half-board stay.American Express, MasterCard and VISA are accepted.Arrival by car from Stornoway Airport or from the ferry port: take the signposted route into the centre. Follow the main road into the centre. The hotel is located approximately 100 m outside of the shopping centre on the right hand side.