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Royal Hotel

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Average price*: $168 £84 (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 13 hotels in Portree
Description: Mid-19th century grey concrete with modern facilities, white exterior - Overlooking harbor, in town center.

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Based on 16 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3.5 based on 16 reviews Rooms
    • 3.5 based on 16 reviews Service
    • 3 based on 15 reviews Value
    • 3.5 based on 16 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 1 review Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 60% based on 16 reviews Older travelers
    • 40% based on 16 reviews Young singles
    • 30% based on 16 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 30% based on 16 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 20% based on 16 reviews Families with young children

Reviews of Royal Hotel

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Jul 6, 2008

We arrived in Portree a bit dubious after reading some of the previous reviews, but were pleasantly surprised. The view from our 2nd floor (3rd floor American) window was over the harbour and was a lovely panoramic view as far as the eye could see. Given that it did not get completely dark until around midnight, it made for a... more

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4 of 5 stars
Manchester, England
Jul 3, 2008

Spent 2 nights in this hotel on our recent tour of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Had a great room (No. 3, fairly big, first floor) with a super view of Portree Harbour and out to sea. Although situated on a slightly busy road we didn't find our room at all noisy. Most traffic died down in the evening... more

Mar 26, 2008

Great location for the hotel: our room overlooked the harbour. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Our evening meal (we were a party of 11) was ok although the people who chose the cheese desert were of the opinion that two of the cheeses served were past their best, if not off. In March parking was easy in the adjacent... more

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3 of 5 stars
Nottingham
Feb 6, 2008

The Royal Hotel has a lovely location in the centre of the town just overlooking the habour. The hotel is a little old fashioned - the room was fine but old fashioned and basic but good value for the price paid. The reception staff were nice but not overly friendly. Parking is a bit of an issue but you can... more

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4 of 5 stars
Falkirk, Scotland
Dec 8, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed here for a couple of nights with my wife. The room was nice and spacious and the bed was very comfy. The hotel itself had 2 very nice (but different bars). The Royal Hotel Bar was a plain regulars bar and good for a couple of beers. McNabs bar was more luxurious and very nice to relax in. Staff... more

Dec 1, 2007

We thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay at the Royal. Our room was very clean and comfortable. As others have mentioned it is a terrific location right by the harbour. It was fun just to sit around and watch the boats come and go. Perhaps the bar was kind of basic, but the staff and locals were very friendly, and... more

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1 of 5 stars
Chelmsford, Essex
Sep 11, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

We stayed at this hotel on 7th September 2007. We arrived at 1.45pm and were told we could check in at 2pm. We returned with our luggage at 2pm to be told that our room was probably not ready. We were still given the key and upon checking, we found that the room had indeed been untouched following the last... more

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2 of 5 stars
Londonderry, N.Ireland
Aug 20, 2007

We stayed here over a weekend in July and as other reviewers have pointed out the Hotel is in a great location - looking out onto the Harbour. The hotel itself is not great. when we arrived it seemed as if we were putting out the receptionist and someone else had to come and serve us. Our room was just... more

Aug 15, 2007

We - party of 4 - were on a 5 tour of Scotland and Skye was a "must see location". Unfortunately we arrived on the island in pouring rain, but on arriving at the Hotel felt a warm welcome awaited us. Whilst the receptionist was friendly, she had a somewhat amazed expression when we asked if they had a nice... more

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4 of 5 stars
The Crosstimbers
Aug 12, 2007

Great location in central Skye with wonderful views, and excellent access to shops and restaurants, etc. Good pub with reasonably priced pints and excellent pub food. Plentiful breakfast included with rooms. Rooms on the front of the hotel have great harbor views, but they also face a busy street, so noise can be an issue. Parking is free but around... more

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