Stornoway Hotels and Accommodation

By Andrew Kelly in Hotels on April 2nd, 2008

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by Andrew Kelly

Stornoway is the main town on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides (which are also known as the Western Isles), of Scotland. Situated far off the west coast of Scotland the islands of the Outer Hebrides are remote and exposed, with the seas and winds of the North Atlantic ocean constantly pounding the shores. Stornoway, and the Outer Hebrides in general, are a popular tourist destination for those looking for something out of the ordinary. This article looks at the town and the accommodation and Stornoway Hotels.

There are several things about the Outer Hebrides which makes them one of the most interesting places in the United Kingdom. Top of the list has to be the Calanais standing stones which, rather than being a stone circle, is actually a circle with four avenues in the form of a crucifix. Found on the Isle of Lewis these famous stones are one of the most important places to visit when staying in Stornoway Hotels but they are some distance from the town so forward planning is required.

For a number of years now the areas Council has been busy replacing on road signs with bilingual ones displaying the main name in the native Gaelic language with a smaller English translation. This can be somewhat confusing as older guide books have different names for places. A typical example is the nearby iron age broch known as Dn Chrlabhaigh, which is well worth a visit after visiting the standing stones, which was previously, and more widely, known as Dun Carloway Broch on the Isle of Lewis.

Stornoway is the main administrative center for the Outer Hebrides and as such it has the most important amenities and facilities. This makes it the obvious first choice for a place to stay when enjoying a Hebridean vacation. While there are a number of small guest houses offering bed and breakfast the choice of Stornoway hotels is rather limited. Below you will find details of the main three hotels in Stornoway which can easily be booked online in a matter of minutes.

The Caberfeidh Hotel is, nearly always, top of everyone’s list of hotels on Lewis as it has a long reputation for being the town’s finest hotel. The Hotel can be found a few minutes from the town center just on the outskirts on the main road heading to the Isle of Harris. Just across the road are the wonderful Lews Castle grounds which are densely wooded and include a most beautiful walk. The Caberfeidh Hotel has a continued policy of upgrading it’s rooms to provide comfort and luxury for all it’s guests.

The Caladh Inn is Stornoway’s largest hotel and offers excellent hospitality. Just a few minutes walk from the very center of Stornoway, the the closest to Stornoway airport, the Caladh Inn is the perfect place to stay for business visitors and pleasure seekers alike.

Last in our short list of hotels in Stornoway is the town’s most historic hotel, the Royal Hotel. Found at the very edge of the town center you will immediately notice the Royal Hotel by it’s wonderful period appearance (which is retained by some period fixtures and fittings in the front facing rooms). The hotel’s Boatshed Restaurant has an excellent reputation for fine cuisine while their HS1 Cafe Bar offers excellent food in an altogether livelier environment.

All three Stornoway hotels offer a superb selection of services including wireless broadband connections and packed lunches. However it is the Caberfeidh Hotel that offers the most useful function rooms. Highly popular for business seminars the hotel’s function rooms are equally popular for wedding celebrations, large visiting sales and dances.

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