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.

One of the most famous places in the Outer Hebrides is Calanais (formerly Callanish) where you will find some of the most important standing stones in Europe. Shaped like a crucifix with four avenues converging into a small stone circle they should be top of your list of places to visit if you are planning to stay in Stornoway hotels. Getting to the stones can be problematic as there is only one bus to and from Calanais a day so you will need to plan your day carefully if you do not have your own transport.

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 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.

The Caberfeidh Hotel has a wonderful selection of function rooms suitable for all manner of events. Often used for wedding receptions and wedding dances the Caberfeidh now offers a ‘complete wedding’ service. However these function rooms are nearly always booked for a number of events such as business seminars, sales and dances. As most hotels now include and internet connection as standard these Stornoway hotels offer a wireless broadband connection along with all the other usual services to be expected.

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