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Reviews of The Royal Hotel 3 stars

Bank Street, Portree, IV51 9BU, United Kingdom

#14 of 15 hotels in Portree

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 970 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 3 May 2023

    8.0
    good base for exploring Skye
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    large screen TV on and sound up in the breakfast room.

    location, spacious bedroom, manager acted to resolve a problem

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    8.0
    Expensive, right in Town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    really expensive, food just ok stall just ok

    Right in center of town, free parking in a small lot

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2023

    6.0
    A comfortable place in a nice wee town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed / matress wasn’t very confortable.

    The location!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    8.0
    comfortable and the staff were very accommodating
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location and breakfast were great

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    8.0
    The short stay we had was pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room whilst large enough it was a bit tiered and dated. Parking was not available on site however secure parking was available off site at no additional charge.

    Breakfast was good the location to the center of town was good.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had booked a superior room with a sea view and paid more for it, only to find my sister's standard room was exactly the same, maybe a tiny wee bit smaller but everything else was the same. The toilets were often locked and the reception wasn't always manned properly, so we had to wait to collect our room keys or get the key for the toilet. Food in the restaurant was very disappointing. The breakfast was fine.

    The view was lovely and being near to the shops was good too.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    7.0
    Great Portree experience with lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The tub was a bit hard to get in and out of, but the water was warm enough Hot breakfasts were nice, if a bit salty. The rooms were fairly spartan, but about normal for a 3-star hotel.

    No washcloth, but I think that’s a Scottish thing. There was plenty of toilet paper, the bedding was comfortable. Room had a lovely view. The breakfast was lovely. Hot breakfast included in price! The vegetarian highlander breakfast was yummy; the meaty one was adequate. Alison took great care of us both mornings! This hotel is in an excellent location. One flight of stairs down to the pier and just a hop, skip, and a jump from “the lump” for great views.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room feels dated. Bathroom is small.

    Central location. No-nonsense check-in. Helpful reception - came to help open window in the room.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    7.0
    Good hotel excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No signal on TV Sunday till evening. Bar was not open Sunday.

    The view from room. Staff were very helpful.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Relaxed friendly place, newly renovated and tasteful rooms. Room with spectacular view of the loch.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2023

    7.0
    Great location, wonderful people, room needs a little upgrading.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress seemed very old, it was not comfortable at all. And nothing against the hotel, but most places in Portree were not open until April 1.

    We loved the customer service, everyone was very friendly and helpful! Highland hospitality at its best. Good location to travel Skye! The view from the room was amazing.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant but not worth the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Old building in need of some updating. Room was ok with a restricted view over the water. Pillows thin and the duvet the same... Felt like cardboard in my view! £218 for 2 nights stay midweek is far too much for what you get. I've paid less for a country mansion with a swimming pool.

    Location was good, close to the water with the coloured buildings nearby.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2023

    7.0
    Our stay at the royal hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise from the street, from deliveries, our room faced onto the main road.

    Good size room, everything we needed, a very good breakfast, couldn’t ask for better service from the lovely waitress, even put our toast on for us and brought it over to our table. 😊

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2023

    8.0
    Great hotel, large family room, views were lovely
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was good

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    I enjoyed the overall experience. So much so that when I come back to Skye I will again stay at the Royal Hotel. Have already recommended it to friends

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of enough hot water on the second evening.

    Location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2023

    7.0
    pleasant stay for one night, nice quiet location with a decent breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    outdated furnishings

    location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food was terrible only complaint

    Better menu and quality of food

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2023

    8.0
    the staff were very helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    the location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2022

    8.0
    cosy, with a great view and fabulous location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    room though very clean and comfortable are a bit dated and no elevator

    the. location was absolutely fantastic and a really good breakfast

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location in the middle of Portree. Friendly welcoming staff. Lovely hot shower. Warm bedrooms. Worth it to get a room with sea view. Breakfast was excellent.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2022

    7.0
    Location excellent, hotel clean and comfortable rooms. Staff welcoming and friendly. Breakfast could be better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was poor on the first morning of our stay. Cooked breakfast overcooked and like it had been just kept warm for a long time. Scrambled eggs cold although reheated when waiting staff informed, who were apologetic. Coffee also not very hot. Breakfast much improved the following morning, ? different chef. Although waiting staff were pleasant in manner they did appear disorganised. Shown to dining table on arrival however no explanation as to how system worked ie self service for breakfast buffet. Also did not clear used crockery and cutlery before serving cooked breakfasts.

    Location was great. Hotel, room and bathroom very clean and comfortable. Receptionists and housekeeping staff welcoming and friendly.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2022

    8.0
    Even though the hotel is a bit dated, it is a good deal, comfortable, and we would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms are a bit dated and one bathroom was not very clean.

    The location and scenery were great. The breakfast was very good also.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2022

    6.0
    Order the duo of Salmon for breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Premier Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Full highland breakfast was lukewarm even near the start of service. Potato scone was solid as if it was carried over from previous day. No caffeinated coffee sachets to refill room supply. The hotel should give a map location/What 3 Words reference for the car park as it’s not obvious where it was at all.

    Room and location

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2022

    8.0
    Nice hotel with a good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower wasn’t working very well, as it went from hot to cold within seconds. Besides that, it was a pleasant experience.

    Good price with a good location. The hotel is a little bit old, but not much different from the rest of Scotland. The breakfast was really good and had several options. The room view was adorable as well.

    Stayed in October 2022

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