The Royal Hotel is Stornoway's most historic hotel. A traditional hotel, where you can relax and enjoy Hebridean hospitality - whether you're visiting us on holiday to the Outer Hebrides, for business or to enjoy dining in either our Boatshed Restaurant or HS-1 Cafe-Bar. We aim always to offer the special, warm hospitality for which our local people are famous - you'll see it in the way we welcome and look after you throughout your entire stay in Stornoway.
If there's anything you need that we may be able to help with - just ask. Our greatest strengths are our people - all committed to working hard to provide you with a truly enjoyable visit to Stornoway. The Royal Hotel is perfectly situated for your stay in Stornoway with views from your room across the marina towards Lews Castle, the town centre on your doorstep and the local beaches and visitor attractions just a short drive away.
If there's anything you need that we may be able to help with - just ask. Our greatest strengths are our people - all committed to working hard to provide you with a truly enjoyable visit to Stornoway. The Royal Hotel is perfectly situated for your stay in Stornoway with views from your room across the marina towards Lews Castle, the town centre on your doorstep and the local beaches and visitor attractions just a short drive away.
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The Royal Hotel was originally built in 1845, the year after the Matheson family purchased Lewis from the Mackenzie Trustees, the successors to the Earls of Seaforth - so it's possible that the Royal was a business enterprise of the Mathesons.
It has been extended a number of times during its long history.
Building of the Lews Castle, which replaced Seaforth Lodge, across the water opposite the Royal, commenced in 1847.
Although there's a local legend that Lord Leverhulme sat at the suspended first floor bay window watching building work at the castle, we think it's more likely to have been James Matheson.
It has been extended a number of times during its long history.
Building of the Lews Castle, which replaced Seaforth Lodge, across the water opposite the Royal, commenced in 1847.
Although there's a local legend that Lord Leverhulme sat at the suspended first floor bay window watching building work at the castle, we think it's more likely to have been James Matheson.
Our deluxe harbour view room is of a large size with open views across Stornoway Harbour and Lews Castle.
Rooms are fitted with quality beds and fabrics and luxury toiletries are provided in the en-suite.
Other facilities include free wifi, tea and coffee facilities and tv - so relax and make yourself at home.
There are also work and storage spaces in each room, so whether staying for pleasure or on business you can easily catch up on your emails at the end of the day from your hotel room in Stornoway.
Rooms are fitted with quality beds and fabrics and luxury toiletries are provided in the en-suite.
Other facilities include free wifi, tea and coffee facilities and tv - so relax and make yourself at home.
There are also work and storage spaces in each room, so whether staying for pleasure or on business you can easily catch up on your emails at the end of the day from your hotel room in Stornoway.
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