Lerwick Hotel

“Great breakfast, with a sea view”

Our first morning on Shetland was to have been a stroll to St Ninian's Isle, but a heavy rain shower put pay to it. We now need a warm coffee and get out of the rain, so headed back to Lerwick. The Lerwick Hotel was the first place we saw and decided to stop to see if a coffee was available. What… more

Our first morning on Shetland was to have been a stroll to St Ninian's Isle, but a heavy rain shower put pay to it. We now need a warm coffee and get out of the rain, so headed back to Lerwick. The Lerwick Hotel was the first place we saw and decided to stop to see if a coffee was available. What a present surprise, even though we were not staying there we had a warm welcome and asked about coffee. They were still serving breakfast and we were offered that option, after such a welcome who could resist. We were shown a table near the window in what is a modern dining room. There are some scenic views over the bay, shame about the rain. On a sunny day there would be some great sights. Our waiter was really friendly and gave us the different options for breakfast. Cold, wet and hungry the full Scottish was the answer. Just delicious, eggs done to perfection and great crispy bacon, one couldn't ask for more. There were also juices and a great selection of fruit, yoghurt, croissants, pastries, selection of cold meats and cheeses. The cappuccinos were awesome as well. Fully sated we were ready for what ever Shetland was to throw at us. This is definitely a good hotel, friendly staff and modern and well worth an option if you want to stay in Lerwick.

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“LEWICK HOTEL SHETLAND ISLES”

After reading some very mixed reviews, I asked Ramblers and the hotel to place me in a clean quiet hygienic room This was done. Odd that ho7srkeeping had to be requested but that worked ok. Htl overall badly needs repainting and renovations but my stay was very good. Staff were brilliant! Friendly… more

After reading some very mixed reviews, I asked Ramblers and the hotel to place me in a clean quiet hygienic room This was done. Odd that ho7srkeeping had to be requested but that worked ok. Htl overall badly needs repainting and renovations but my stay was very good. Staff were brilliant! Friendly and very helpful.

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“Very pleasant stay, a bit short on ambience”

This is one of the larger hotels in Shetland. Nice location, easy access by road from the airport. Reasonable walking distance to the center of town, and lots of access to walks on the shoreline. A large Tesco within easy walking distance. Nicely situated on a gorgeous rocky shoreline, but the love… more

This is one of the larger hotels in Shetland. Nice location, easy access by road from the airport. Reasonable walking distance to the center of town, and lots of access to walks on the shoreline. A large Tesco within easy walking distance. Nicely situated on a gorgeous rocky shoreline, but the lovely scenery is wasted as the building architecture is uninspired, with fairly small windows (may not be an issue in bad weather, as the windows are fogged by seaspray.). Be sure to ask for a room facing the water as the other side of the hotel faces a bland parking lot. Oddly, the property has not improved its view of the bay with a deck or benches - no place to sit and enjoy outdoors - again, maybe weather just won't allow. Even a better path to the shoreline trail would make things feel a little richer. We wondered if the building had been built as a dorm or business residence and later converted to a hotel. Rooms are smallish and in an older style with dark wood that makes the rooms feel a little smaller. Everything was very clean and well maintained, but the decor is a bit dated. Beds were on the small size. We lucked out and stayed in a larger room at the very end of the building wing - it had a larger window and a little more room. The bathroom had been remodelled and was very fresh and modern - so no complaints, other than needing to air the room a little when the wind died down. Staff were very pleasant and responsive. Meals were excellent - good breakfast (included, but not advertised as such) and really great dinner in the dining room. Overall I would rate this as a "good" but not "great" hotel. A lot of opportunity to enhance the property with. little imagination and some further redecorating. Would not be reluctant to stay here again... but might look for a guest house with a little more ambience.

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“Not much choice of hotels in Lerwick.”

Unfortunately, there are only a couple of hotels to choose from in Lerwick, and I was told that the Lerwick Hotel was the best option. The rooms, and the hotel in general, are very much in need of updating. The wallpaper was peeling, and the bed was not very comfortable. That said, the hotel re… more

Unfortunately, there are only a couple of hotels to choose from in Lerwick, and I was told that the Lerwick Hotel was the best option. The rooms, and the hotel in general, are very much in need of updating. The wallpaper was peeling, and the bed was not very comfortable. That said, the hotel restaurant was very good, and I enjoyed my meals there.

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