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Reviews of The Royal Hotel 3 stars

Bank Street, Portree, IV51 9BU, United Kingdom

#13 of 15 hotels in Portree

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Review score

Based on 992 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 21 July 2022

    8.0
    pleasant stay in hotel food in restaurant lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    stairs difficult to negotiate with heavy cases

    good location

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2022

    7.0
    Scotland road trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Premier Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    priced like a hotel but felt like a motel

    location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2022

    8.0
    A lovely stay in a great location with friendly staff and good food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great situation with friendly staff and good food.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2022

    8.0
    Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were satisfied with our stay

    Super restaurant with excellent service. Lovely view and excellent location. Clean room. Thank you

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2022

    6.0
    Good location for an overnight stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was like an oven but I think that was owing to the layout of the hotel as there was no way to circulate air to cool the room down. We eventually had to wedge the door open during the night and open a window in the corridor as the heat was unbearable. Also it was practically impossible to control the temperature in the shower and the water pressure kept dropping to a trickle.

    Friendly staff, clean room and good breakfast. Ideal location for an overnight stay if you were passing through but I wouldn’t recommend for more than one night.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not so cosy bar area (and with long waiting times).

    Great location and OK rooms (nothing special),

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

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

    The place looks a little run down from the outside.

    The food was good. The place was clean.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2022

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

    restaurant menu was lacking

    the location

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2022

    7.0
    Lovely staff, nice room, poor organisation of restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    problems with reservations for dinner in the restaurant, even though reserved in the morning and a resident, worst table in restaurant looking at a coat hook

    Beautiful big room and comfortable bed

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2022

    8.0
    Well suited for a short stay. Great view over the bay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    At the head of the bed were dust deposits that were not removed for a long time.

    Nice room so far. Good breakfast. Polite and helpful people.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Disappointed with the hard pillows Disappointed with Bar & restaurant options on menu No lift

    position of hotel

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2022

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

    The hotel looked a bit run down from outside. The dining room and breakfast room were a bit dark and dated. When we arrived the reception was not very welcoming.

    Breakfast was very good, but there was far too much salmon in the salmon and scrambled eggs.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food in the evening could be better

    it was the perfect location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2022

    8.0
    Very pleasant three night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No lift. Bar as mentioned above and its lack of atmosphere.

    Nice room with a lovely view. All staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent apart from one day when the Full Scottish was rather dried up and dinner was very nice but a little expensive. Drinks in the bar were very expensive so went elsewhere after one drink.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasnt anything wrong the staff where friendly and I was 'very happy With my experience with them

    The hotel gave me a,room on the ground floor which was very suitable to my needs as I use a,walking stick

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2022

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

    I like the location

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2022

    7.0
    it was ok , but might try one of the other hotels if we went again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    difficulty of parking and lack of helpful instructions for use of the car park which only held 9 cars

    location on the island

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2022

    6.0
    Faded Glory in Portree
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    High demand means over-priced. Not especially friendly welcome. Lack of car parking. Room basic and with street noise. Breakfast no more than OK. Attached bar is rough. All in all a bit rough round the edges for £215 per night!

    Old-fashioned hotel in the centre of Portree, so good location. Room large, clean and reasonably comfortable. Decent shower. Sort of hotel used by coach parties on tours.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2022

    8.0
    Room good, food good, the young man on reception when we left very nice personality.l
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premier Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    On arrival the receptionist (an older lady) was very abrupt, we knew we were early ( it was bucketing down with rain) we needed to get out of the rain. When other guests arrived after us and approached reception she was abrupt with them too. Not what you want when you first arrive. The parking is a nightmare, we were lucky we got the last place in your car park, other's weren't so lucky. The signposting for the carpark needs to be more visible.

    The breakfast was excellent and the waitstaff very accommodating.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in was a bit late at 3 30. Hotel was a bit tired. Surprised to find no restaurant or bar service in the afternoon

    Location was perfect. Breakfast was very good with pleasant staff serving

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2022

    8.0
    A step into the past. Comfortable with character
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning sea views. Although no parking there was a nearby car park.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking was a nightmare

    Brekfast

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2022

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

    There was nothing about the hotel I didn't like. The parking lot was very small ( and our upgraded rental) car wouldn't fit. It was great that they had a dedicated lot at all to accommodate some guests. The prime view area made this very difficult for them to do any differently. Hiwever, they were very helpful in suggesting alternatives.

    The staff was very accommodating to our needs. We were early and they helped with storing luggage and recommendations. My husband played a grest game of pool with an off duty employee and had a great time. The food (breakfast and dinner) was exceptional. The choices were varied and delicious.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2022

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outdated hotel, needs refurbishment

    Breakfast and service very good

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the rooms would need a bit a refreshment.

    the hotel is right in the center of Portree. we had a room with an amazing view on the lock. small advice, if you want to have diner outside, book your restaurant in advance. they are few and they are all booked.

    Stayed in May 2022

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