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The Lerwick Hotel

15 South Road, Lerwick, Scotland
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The Lerwick Hotel
Ranked #2 of 6 hotels in Lerwick
3.0 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

First the good points - the en-suite in my room had obviously been refurbished very recently. The fixtures and tiles were good quality and looked smart. I would have preferred to see a shower screen instead of a shower curtain but that's a personal preference. The hotel boasts ample parking and the rear-facing rooms have great views. Unfortunately the rest... More

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Oban, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Had our dinner here one evening while on holiday. Staff were very nice & attentive the meal was very nice as well, dinging room was olde worlde while toilets were lovely only watch pressure in taps. More

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Stirling, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Stayed here for one night on business. This was my second trip to the hotel (a review of my first trip can be found on here somewhere) so I was interested to see whether much had changed. Sadly not. I should point out that I travel with work extensively, spending 4-5 nights a week in hotels across the UK, so... More

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Robertaberdeen, Director at The Lerwick Hotel, responded to this review
10 May 2012

Firstly price; we have to charge what we charge in Shetland as it is an island community with significant and material carriage costs for everything; and also the same basic other costs but without the occupancy levels of city centre hotels; it is a fact of life. Secondly, all breakfasts are cooked to order. Thirdly bar; the lounge bar of... More

Glasgow
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

I use this hotel when on business trips to Shetland. The outside appearance could do with some T.L.C. but don't let that but you off. It looks like it's going through a slow upgrade, fancy modern reception with dated rooms, the exception being the bathrooms which have been revamped. Warning! Be careful when you turn on the taps, a short... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

This is my hotel of choice when travelling in and around the Shetland Islands. The rooms aren't especially spacious, but they are practical and very comfortable. Food is always of a high standard, the staff are friendly and very pleasant. The hotel has more than adequate parking. More

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airdrie
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Spent two nights at this hotel on business. Found the rooms very small but OK for a business trip. The bathroom quite modern looking but the room was very retro (1970's), but clean. Found the staff very pleasant. The restaurant was fine, had Cullen Skink soup the first night , the bowl was massive and the soup was great but... More

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Robertaberdeen, Director of Brudolff Hotels Group at The Lerwick Hotel, responded to this review
23 April 2012

Thank you for your comments. From 1st May for the summer season, in addtion to the extensive menu which can be accessed on the website, we have an additional seafood selection each evening, fresh from our buyer every day, with a choice of seafood starters, and mains, to reflect the best fresh seafood available.I hope you will be with us... More

Hamilton
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011
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I have stayed here 5 times on business, and I wouldn't stay anywhere else when on Shetland. Staff friendly, nothing is too much trouble for them. Menu, excellent choice, vary varied menu that would give any top resturant a run for their money, I had the excellent chicken liver pate, followed by the fishermans platter, the platter was the contents... More

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Hertfordshire, England
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2011

I don't understand all the negative reviews of this hotel. The rooms were wonderful, the view amazing, the service very helpful and the food lovely. Can't ask for more really. I stayed there for a night with my father in two single rooms. One of these was amazing (possibly in deference to dad's age), but the one I stayed in,... More

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Lichfield, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

The dismay starts when you walk into the lobby and inhale a musty, unclean smell. This odour is not exclusive to the lobby area, mind - if anything it grows more pungent once inside the hotel room. It has possibly not had a thorough clean since it was last decorated. In 1983. The light in my cheap lino-adorned bathroom didn't... More

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Robertaberdeen, director at The Lerwick Hotel, responded to this review
19 September 2011

Whilst open to comment good and bad, as we all are, i wonder which hotel this gentleman was staying in, as i dont recognise it. First up the foyer and reception area; we commissioned a design co to come up with a new look as it was a bit dated; they did, the work was done in April 2011; so... More

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Stirling, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Stayed here for one night on business. Paid £95 for single room including breakfast. Although obviously some effort and money has been spent on modernising, it seems that this has not been done throughout, hence there is a slighted dated feel about the place - if I had to be precise about that date, I would say the 1970's. Some... More

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Address: 15 South Road, Lerwick, Scotland
Price range (per night):* RM493 - 606

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