It's Groundhog Day - again. I've been staying at the Royal now for 11 years and everything is the same. Sure, there are a few staff changes and the 'Bistro' cafe is now HS1 (and very good it is too) but the hotel itself is exactly the same. The place is slowly reverting back to nature with peeling wallpaper in... more

I had to make emergency business arrangements to stay on the Isle of Lewis over the recent bank holiday weekend, a quick search for hotels threw up “The Royal in Stornoway” I must admit that some of the reviews for this hotel had me worried, but I needed somewhere quickly!!! I should not have worried!! This hotel and its staff... more

This could be a beautiful hotel overlooking Stornoway Harbour however, althoug the staff were pleasant and in the main local, the hotel itself was disappointing - it is in urgent need of upgrading and I'm sorry, but the bedroom I was allocated was a disgrace, the bed linen was ancient and stained and along with the rest of the furnishings... more

The Royal Hotel is part of a local hotel group offering accommodation at varying price levels on the Isle of Lewis. Our family have stayed at the "Royal" on three occasions though it has been over a year since our last visit. The hotel is situated in the town centre, with views overlooking Lews Castle and the harbour. Some of... more