County Hotel

Simple basic old hotel who couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly Clean and tidy no frills hotel 2 stars seams harsh and stayed in far worse hotels with 3-4 stars. Its used a lot for commercial travelers but a comfortable bed for few nights does the job and staff were all great. Dinner with both traditional menu and full curry house menu was added bonus!

We went for a meal on Friday at 5pm. Ordered from the Indian menu. Onion bhaji and chicken pakora, both were really good. For the mains we both had chicken madras with pilau rice and 2 naan breads. The madras was gorgeous, the naan are the best on the island too. We couldn't finish it all as it was too much for us but we did give it a good go. Not a bad price either. This is my 3rd time eating here and I've not been disappointed.

Visited this hotel for the first time today. A very warm welcome from the staff and the owner. The restaurant is nice ,bright and airy. The toilets are immaculate. The food was delicious home made food. Gorgeous lasagne an beautiful steak pie. Served piping hot. Don’t hesitate to visit this restaurant .

The staff at the County Hotel in Stornoway are wonderful. They go out of their way to be helpful. Unfortunately we were ill when we arrived and the staff were very kind in making our stay as as comfortable as possible. The hotel restauant also offers good Indian food.

GENERALLTYCLEAN AND COMFORTABLE. ////OUTSIDE WINDOW GLASS WAS A LITTLE DIRTY BUT DID NOT INFLUENCE OTHER FACTORS

Very tired/dated hotel. Room was tiny, bed uncomfortable and there was a bad smell in the corridor.

We absolutely loved the County Hotel. The rooms were clean and very comfortable. The location is perfect for exploring Stornoway which is a small and walkable town. The staff were extremely kind, courteous and helpful - really friendly and full of excellent advice, going the extra mile. Sunday in Stornoway is very special and there is not much open but the hotel continued to provide breakfast and refreshments throughout the day and facilities for having a take away as well as advice where to find one. There were alternative venues for dinner nearby and we were pleased to see the staff get a rest on the all important Lord's Day. Parking is one issue as it is not clear if parking restrictions will be enforced on the street and there is only a small car park. While it is possible to have a car and stay at this hotel, it is probably most convenient for foot passengers.

We were exploring Stornoway for 3 days and chose the County Hotel because of convenience for the ferry and the town centre. We knew there was restricted parking but there are ways of getting round this and the hotel staff are very happy to advise. The stand-out for us was the friendliness, helpfulness and courtesy of all the staff and their genuine to desire to help us get the most out of our stay. The breakfast and meal options were to a very high standard, with genuine ethnic chefs in the kitchen. Although meals are not served on Sunday (except breakfast) we were happy to see the staff get a break on the Lord's Day, which is so important in Lewis. They will accommodate guests bringing a take away to eat at the hotel and will advise about other dining options.

We were very disappointed right from entering the hotel. Furniture was disgraceful all worn and basically done ready for the tip. Would certainly not recommend and the rate per night was outrageous for the state of the hotel. Staff were nice and breakfast was reasonable. Sorry probably one of the worst hotels I have stayed in for £204 per night for 2 night.