Stornoway Hotel Accommodation Choices

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.

The Outer Hebrides area one of the most interesting places in Great Britain and, if you are staying in Stornoway hotels, you must make a special effort to visit the standing stones at Calanais. Unfortunately this famous stone circle (or rather a set of stones in a cruxiform shape with a central circle) are some distance from the town but there is a local bus service that goes to and from the area once a day.

Just around the corner from Calanais is Dn Chrlabhaigh which is one of the finest examples of an iron age broch still surviving today. Dn is the Gaelic word for fort as it is suspected that these strange conical shaped buildings performed some kind of a defensive duty rather like a keep in a castle. Over recent years there has been a move to name all places in the native language of Gaelic (fortunately they also appear in English on most road signs). Previously Dn Chrlabhaigh was previously known as Dun Carloway Broch.

As Stornoway is the main center of administration for the district of the Outer Hebrides is has all of the expected amenities and facilities you would expect to see. There is plenty to see and do around the town which has a fine selection of guest houses offering superb bed and breakfast. However, if you are looking for Stornoway hotels you may be surprised to find that the town only has a few. Luckily we have details of the main hotels in Stornoway below.

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 but not least is the gorgeous Royal Hotel found opposite the marina and looking out across the harbor area and onto the grounds of Lews Castle. The Royal Hotel has the most character out of all the hotels in Stornoway as it is the town's oldest and most historical hotel. With period features retained in forward facing rooms the hotel offers superb accommodation within a minute or two of the town center. Being so central the two eating places of the Royal Hotel are extremely popular and highly respected.

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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