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Bank Street, Portree, IV51 9BU, United Kingdom
#14 of 15 hotels in Portree
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 970 hotel reviews
7.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.9
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Comfort
8.0
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
7.4
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Staff
8.2
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Value for money
6.9
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Free WiFi
7.7
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Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Janice
Canada2 Reviews8.0“Great place to eat and stay while having an adventure.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Premier Plus Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I have a wool allergy and it was impossible to escape the wool. Even the curtains in our room were made of wool.
Loved the location! Lots to do within walking distance. Staff was very friendly, helpful and full of fun.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Christopher
Australia51 Reviews6 helpful votes6.0“Expensive hotel, good breakfast, right in town centre”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Expensive room, very limited parking. Tv not working. Room adjacent to the road so some car and pedestrian noise. Restaurant had limited menu - all seafood. Sign saying “take away food prohibited in rooms”
Large, spacious room, clean, warm and comfortable bed. Large bathroom with great shower. Prime location in town, minutes walk to everywhere, nice views. Great breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 27, 2024
Brian
Australia9 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Couple
- • Premier Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Having to ask for ironing facilities No laundry facilities
Location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 24, 2024
David
United Kingdom12 Reviews7.0“Great location but a bit over priced.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
Insufficient parking. Disappointing range of choices for breakfast. Hotel passed its best days.
Location and view from the room were excellent. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room cleaned daily and tea biscuits replenished.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Philip
United Kingdom12 Reviews7.0“Disappointing and expensive!”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms tired, bed uncomfortable, ensuite very small. Staff on arrival not welcoming. Very expensive for what we got here!!
Location & view. Man who served us on final morning was lovely and looked the part unlike the rest!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Linda
United Kingdom9 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Old shortbread wrapper between bed and bedside drawer, wallpaper peeling from damp wall.
Needing a good bit of TLC unfortunately. Staff excellent. Breakfast excellent.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Mark
Australia70 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Toilet didn’t flush, shower wouldn’t work at first.
Location
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 19, 2024
Ann
United Kingdom3 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A lift would have been great, my room was on the top floor and i suffer arthritis in one of my knees so climbing the stairs was a challenge
Breakfast could have been a bit more selective on the menu but if you didnt want what was on the menu, the staff would cater for you and give you what you fancied
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: December 20, 2023
Buchholz
United States of America1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Newer room items.
Location was great but the finish is getting old.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 14, 2023
Edoardo
Italy17 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Perfect location near the city center!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Premier Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The WIFI didn't work properly
The size of the room was above average. Excellent breakfast!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 9, 2023
Michael
United Kingdom15 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Superior Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cooked breakfast underwhelming considering cost of room .
Comfy big bed . Red hot shower . Friendly staff. Clean large room . Good breakfast selection .
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 6, 2023
Lennart
Netherlands22 Reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Perfect place for one- two nights while traveling tru Isle of Sky”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
It's an old hotel. Not very modern
Just a perfect place to stay while visiting Portree. A small centre so this in the heart of it. room, facility, breakfast were all good, perfect for 1 night whil traveling trough The Isle of Sky. For eveningdiner we went to another - cosier - place.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 27, 2023
Karla
Canada1 review7.0“People were nice, could work on their cleaning. Location was good.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms were not fully cleaned. There was hair around the room and crumbs from previous guests on the floor upon arrival.
Breakfast was good. Staff was nice. Location was good.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 23, 2023
Pajaree
Thailand14 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
No elevator but helpful staff to help with the luggage.
Great location near bus station with great bay view. Helpful staff. Comfy and clean room with big bathroom. Breakfast was great and dinner was really wonderful.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 4, 2023
Viv
United Kingdom1 review7.0“Good location and views”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was very quiet, off season as I understand it, I thought it was quite expensive and expected it to be better than it was. Veiw was great but window was very small.
The veiw was fantastic, the reception staff were helpful on arrival and there was offers to help with our bags as no lift, we got in the car park, as it wasn't busy. Bed was comfy, breakfast was good, tattie cakes are lovely.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 27, 2023
Maurizio
United Kingdom24 Reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Good basic stay with friendly staff, but in need of a decorative refresh.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
The room decor was very tired, and long over due a refresh. Breakfast was a little disorganised with difficulties in getting hot coffee and toast.
All the staff were very friendly and welcoming. It was an ideal location for the harbour.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 22, 2023
Alison
United Kingdom67 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Nice position. Other restaurants nearby with better food!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Tired generally. Breakfast sometimes lukewarm. Restaurant menu uninspiring. Couldn’t eat there for 7 nights as limited menu didn’t change .WIFI came and went
It was in the centre of Skye so a good base. Large bedroom
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 22, 2023
Grant
United Kingdom1 review7.0“Lovely setting, glorious weather, a lovely place to set up camp for exploring Skye.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The evening restaurant could be better, options are a little lacking and some of the provisions could be better executed, the fish and chips were ok but the peas weren’t good, the steak pie looked very unappealing . The atmosphere at dinner could be better and a little less funeral wake like. Rooms were overpriced for what they were, we paid £200 a night and it definitely wasn’t worth that. Car parking provision isn’t great, especially considering a) it’s £200 a night and b) the only real way to get there is by car. Also, our room was right above McNabs and music often came through the floor, not quite what you’d expect for £200 a night.
The porridge was excellent. The housekeeping staff were amazing. The desk staff were mostly lovely. The breakfast restaurant staff were lovely. Beds were pretty comfy and the bathroom was lovely. The room we had had been recently revamped and it showed well.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 18, 2023
Robert
United Kingdom39 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Didn't quite live up to expectations but in a very good location in Portree.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
The majority of the customer facing staff were not particularly friendly. There was one female member of staff who did smile and chat but the others gave the impression that customers were a bit of a nuisance. The cleaners were great.
The room was spacious with a very comfortable bed. The en-suite was clean and serviced daily. Food at breakfast and in the restaurant was very good.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 18, 2023
Alan
United States of America19 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Nice Hotel, friendly staff, perfect location. Great place to stay if you need multiple rooms.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
Bed was stiff and could feel springs. Not the most comfortable.
Location is perfect. Small town, close to everything. Private car park a bonus. Nice Pub on property. All staff very friendly. Great place to stay for exploring the Isle of Skye.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 15, 2023
Terence
United Kingdom2 Reviews8.0“Birthday stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Confusion with room. Mo tried her best to rectify, but wasn't possible.
Hotel location and staff. Mo at reception was excellent.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 6, 2023
Brandon
United States of America6 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premier Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was very noisy. So if you are a light sleeper, bring ear plugs. You can hear everything around you.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 2, 2023
Stephen
United Kingdom29 Reviews7.0“Convenient hotel to explore Skye”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Superior Double Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Macnabs,the attached bar is rather rough and not at all welcoming to guests
Central location
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 28, 2023
Lindsay
United States of America8 Reviews6.0“friendly staff decent location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
parking was a bit stressful and some of the restaurant male workers were cranky
perfect size room for our family of four
Stayed in September 2023
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