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#6 of 7 hotels in Lerwick
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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 31
Description: Modern Hotel situated on the water's edge with view of Breiwick Bay & Island of Bressay. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
15 South Road
Lerwick
Scotland
Check Rates: $182 (£98) Avg. Price
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“Ugh!”

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1 of 5 stars
Renfrewshire
May 25, 2008

Expensive, dated, shabby - that's it really.

Shetland is a wonderful place but isn't well served by hotels. The Lerwick is really shabby and dated, it looks like it has been refurbished for many years. The room was tiny, looked directly onto a wall and the furniture and bedding was very worn.

The service at breakfast was appalling, made bearable only by the amazing views from the bay out to the sea.

I wouldn't stay there again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The view from the breakfast room
    • Disliked — Everything else
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
buttercup1974's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Business colleagues
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: April 20, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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Average price*: $182 (year-round)
“Very expensive - barely acceptable”

The Lerwick Hotel

Feb 8, 2008

On the plus side, the staff were friendly and helpful, the view is lovely and the rooms were warm and dry.
On the downside £108 a night for a room with pink nylon sheets on the bed, a small bath, thin walls, no “do not disturb” sign provided. An acceptable room if it was half the price, but at this ort of price I would expect something nice if not a bit special. A pretty basic breakfast they were keen to clear away come 9.00 and usher us out of the restaurant. The décor of the hotel is dreadful, dark wood, terrible lighting, a real shame given the location and lovely views. I would only use as a last resort!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Warm dry rooms
    • Disliked — Pink nylon sheets
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MrsPortillo's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
Member since: February 08, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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“okay just”

The Lerwick Hotel

Apr 9, 2006
3/4 found this review helpful

Stayed here for three nights. Food is excellent and bathrooms are clean and look recently refurbished but it is downhill from there on. Bedrooms are very basic and could do with a lick of paint. There are old carpets on the floor. My room was very dusty on arrival.Staff at main reception could do with a training course on customer care as very off hand and really not interested in their customers. Staff serving in resteraunt however were very friendly and helpful.

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This TripAdvisor Member's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2006
Member since: April 09, 2006
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“a wonderful experince”

The Lerwick Hotel

Sep 9, 2005
2/2 found this review helpful

i found my stay to be very pleasurable. the views and atmosphere were a joy and make you feel warm and welcome. the hotel manager did his upmost to answer any questions and went out of his way to make my stay as comfortable as possible. i found the staff to be very helpful and my highest compliments to the chefs the food was delicious and was always served with a smile!!!!!!! my highest regards and thanks to mr moulder and his team of staff who will have my custome for years to come!

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This TripAdvisor Member's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2005
Member since: September 09, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Older travelers, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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“I have to disagree with KELSO”

The Lerwick Hotel

Jul 27, 2005
2/3 found this review helpful

I have to disagree with the trip advisor from Kelso. I have been travelling to Lerwick for approximately 8 yrs now, on average 4 times per year. I have stayed regularly at the "Lerwick" and have always found the service to be excellent and the food also.

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This TripAdvisor Member's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2005
Member since: July 26, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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15 South Road, Lerwick, Scotland