Royal Hotel - Stornoway (Isle of Lewis)

3-star historic seafront hotel in Stornoway with award-winning seafood dining

Dining at the Royal Hotel

Royal Hotel Stornoway operates two on-site dining venues: the award-winning Boatshed Restaurant and HS1, the town's first cafe bar. The Boatshed Restaurant focuses on local seafood with menus celebrating Scottish cuisine, including fresh langoustines and scallops. Guests can also order from a selection of special diet menus and children's meals, with breakfast served as a cooked Hebridean breakfast.

Location and Parking

The Royal Hotel is situated in central Stornoway beside the marina, with views overlooking Lews Castle and its grounds. The town centre is approximately 200 metres away, and the hotel offers free private parking, which is essential during the busy tourist season. Nearby attractions include Lews Castle, the Museum nan Eilean, and scenic cycling paths.

Pet-Friendly Accommodations

Royal Hotel Isle of Lewis welcomes dogs with policies accommodating small pets, providing pet baskets and pet bowls. Staff are noted for treating four-legged guests as stars, and the restaurant has created a section of the Boatshed for dining with dogs. This pet-friendly approach is a consistent highlight in guest reviews, with many noting the warm reception for their animals.

Rooms and Comfort

The Royal Hotel Stornoway offers spacious rooms with quality furnishings and en-suite facilities, some featuring harbour or castle views. Select rooms have been recently renovated to a high standard, with additional comforts such as bathtubs and complimentary shortbread and Scottish tablet. Room types include double, twin, and family rooms, all with heating and daily housekeeping.

Services and Amenities

The Royal Hotel Stornoway provides a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping, with laundry and dry cleaning available. Guests can use the bar, room service, and packed lunches for early departures, with free private parking and street parking offered. Safety features include CCTV in common areas and outside, fire extinguishers, and smoke alarms.

• Dining: Award-winning Boatshed Restaurant and HS1 cafe bar
• Location: Central Stornoway, 200 metres from town centre, views of Lews Castle
• Parking: Free private parking and street parking available
• Pet Policy: Dog-friendly with pet baskets and bowls, restaurant section for dogs
• Rooms: Harbour or castle views, renovated rooms, en-suite with bathtubs
• Services: 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, laundry, packed lunches