Bank Street, Portree, IV51 9BU, United Kingdom
#15 of 16 hotels in Portree
Guests' ChoiceBased on 970 hotel reviews
7.3Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Location
9.2
Facilities
7.2
Staff
8.0
Value for money
6.8
Free WiFi
7.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 September 2024
Jeanette
United KingdomNothing comes to mind.
The central location of the hotel was perfect. The view over the harbour was fabulous.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 September 2024
Jennifer
United StatesNo parking. Dated but functional.
Excellent location. Great breakfast
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Yvonne
AustraliaLack of elevator - third floor room. However, one of the staff kindly brought down my suitcase when I left.
Location; helpful staff; excellent breakfasts included.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Peter
United StatesValue for money
Good location better than expected food. Bit expensive for what you get but overall decent.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Randall
United StatesParking availability long winding corridors
Location, brand new room most of the service staff were polite and helpful. Breakfast were good and efficient.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Cindy
United KingdomWould have been nice if there had been a 'proper' residents lounge, and not just a table and a couple of chairs.
Location of the hotel is very good, and the room had a fantastic view.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Amber
United KingdomThe put two single mattresses together for a double bed which for a couple was a bit uncomfortable. i would suggest putting a double mattress at least. No free parking but i get it its a touristic site so probabaly all the hotels are the same.
The staff was really friendly, amazing location, the view from our room was the best.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 22 August 2024
Ross
United KingdomSkye is overrated and Portree is far too busy, no longer able to cope with the huge amount of tourists flocking there. It's an unpleasant place to visit as you'd spend your time looking for a table in a restaurant or a free parking space. This hotel has only eight parking spaces in an already overcrowded town. One night, I had to park my car a fifteen minute walk away. The Royal is fine for bus tours or walkers, but not any use for visitors with cars. Although the hotel was generally good, it was vastly overpriced, but Portree is a tourist trap and the local businesses get away with charging exorbitant rates. The hotel, for all its positive points, was certainly not worth £480 for two nights!
Centrally located for those visiting Portree. The room was spacious and comfortable, the staff were pleasant and the breakfast was good.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Anne
FranceVery simple furniture, small double beds (in large room) Breakfast room ressembles a school canteen Unfortunately not worth the money we paid
Nicely located overlooking the Portree harbor Large and calm room with view on harbor
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Johan
DenmarkLocation
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Derald
United StatesThe breakfast was just OK. The Room was just OK - we would rate this a 2 1/2, barely a 3 star. Other than the staff seemed annoyed and unhappy except Sunday morning breakfast server. Not enough staff, but we understand that some places can not keep up with volume of tourists.
The location was terrific.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Matt
AustraliaFacilities were a little tired
Location was good
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 9 August 2024
Michael
United KingdomThe weather !
Good facilities , excellent choice of breakfast
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Carol
United StatesThe only way to control the heat in the room was to open the windows. That meant all the street noise was loud. The place is dated and while some might find the bathroom sink with its separate taps charming, I couldn't find a way to get warm (not boiling) water to wash my face.
The view from our windows was excellent. The breakfast was one of the best ever! The wait staff was very attentive to my allergies and made sure everything was safe for me to eat (Thank YOU guys!)
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 26 July 2024
Francis
AustraliaNo lift for elderly people no one to help with suitcase 🧳
Close to all shops
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 24 July 2024
Sebastien
FranceRooms are not very modern. They are a little bit noisy (bad sound insulation) Hotel is expensive.
The Royal is well located to visit Skye Island. Quiet confortable.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 19 July 2024
Richard
United StatesFirst floor location was a bit noisy from the street.
Room was quite large.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 16 July 2024
Robin
United KingdomCooked breakfast was very good for the price, but better presentation of the buffet wouldn't go amiss. In particular, there were practical issues with toast which was just bags of brown and white sliced bread left out for guests to dive their hands in the bag and pull out slices to put in the toaster. Decided not to have toast when I saw a child wipe their snotty nose with their hands and then put their hand in the bread bag to pull some out. Baskets and tongs please! Better coffee would be nice too. Would have a more welcoming feel if the number of (not particularly passive) aggressive notices around the place aimed at both staff and customers were dialled back a bit, not reflected in our interactions with staff who were all lovely.
Room was good. Maybe a little dated, but to be expected in such an old building and everything was clean and worked properly. Location was the best in Portree. Staff were more friendly than the notices may imply, food was good, and reasonable value.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 14 July 2024
Alan
AustraliaLack of bar, breakfast was average, check in guy wasn’t that friendly
The location
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 13 July 2024
Kirsten
United StatesHonestly, not all that “royal” - it was decent. Basic, but not fancy. The beds were ok, but there was a dinginess to the overall facilities and an odd musty smell through the hallways. May just be due to the age of the building and being by the sea. Who knows?
Location, breakfast, restaurant for dinner on site that had next day reservations, room size + cleanliness
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 12 July 2024
Jeff
United StatesGreat location in Portree Harbor. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Restaurant was very good. Overall, a very good option in Portree.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 7 July 2024
Debbie
United StatesThe breakfast was great. Friendly staff. Room was as advertised. Plenty of space. The shower was fantastic and we enjoyed the nice long bathtub after a very long day of hiking and adventuring around the area, which is beautiful and enchanting. Excellent location.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 7 July 2024
Dipankar
IndiaElevator to take up the luggage
Location was great. Staff was very good. Food was excellent. Bar was very good
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 5 July 2024
Susan
AustraliaSome of the staff were a little rude
Central hotel, huge room and clean
Stayed in June 2024
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