Lewis and Stornoway Hotels
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.
Not too far from Calanais is another historical site of interest. Brochs are strange conical buildings built during the iron age and found only in Scotland and some parts of Ireland. One of the best surviving examples of an iron age broch can be found at Carloway, now known in it's Gaelic form as Dn Chrlabhaigh. In fact you will notice that nearly all places on the islands are now named in the native Gaelic with English translations usually found underneath.
Stornoway is a great place to stay while having a Hebridean vacation. It has all the facilities and amenities you should expect to see in a town that serves as the main administrative centre for the islands of the Outer Hebrides. There are lots of guest houses to choose from and all offer excellent bed and breakfast accommodation. Sadly the choice of Stornoway hotels is rather small but we have listed the main hotels in Stornoway below so that you can make an informed decision before booking online.
Top of nearly every list of hotels on the Isle of Lewis is the Caberfeidh Hotel. Long known as the finest hotel in Stornoway the Caberfeidh offers luxury accommodation in wonderful surroundings. Set in it's own finely manicured gardens, with the incredible Lews Castle ground just across the road, the Caberfeidh Hotel is the choice hotel for those who enjoy luxury but prefer a quieter environment.
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 but not least is the gorgeous Royal Hotel found opposite the marina and looking out across the harbor area and onto the grounds of Lews Castle. The Royal Hotel has the most character out of all the hotels in Stornoway as it is the town's oldest and most historical hotel. With period features retained in forward facing rooms the hotel offers superb accommodation within a minute or two of the town center. Being so central the two eating places of the Royal Hotel are extremely popular and highly respected.
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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