The Shetland Hotel

Based at the ferry terminal the hotel is about a 15min walk into the centre of Lerwick and has ample parking. The two main positives were the lovely staff, and the food. I had breakfast and dinner twice and the food was great. The waiting staff were really nice and the chef popped by too. The hotel feels slightly dated although the room was spacious, clean and quiet (I was at the front of hotel) I liked the coffee machine in the room and you could top up with biscuits, tea, coffee etc from reception anytime.

Stayed at the Shetland Hotel for two nights whilst visiting friends in Shetland. I am a regular traveller to the Shetland Islands and have stayed in the Shetland Hotel a number of times. The room is always immaculately clean and adequately supplied with toiletries/tea, coffee etc with the recent addition of Tassimo coffee machines. You can pick-up additional of any of the above at the reception area. Also available is a large TV, harbour views and plentiful storage. Bathrooms are equipped with bath/shower and I found water pressure to be good. Although I didn’t eat at the hotel on this occasion I have previously and found the food to be very good, with friendly service. Noise levels are a consideration - the hotel is situated alongside a very busy road in Lerwick where many commute along from early in the morning. Ideally it is directly across the road from the ferry terminal however this can also bring with it some noise. The hotel itself is dated and in need of some updating - some of the furniture is showing significant wear and tear and is very old fashioned - not a massive issue for myself but don’t book expecting a modern hotel experience. The main scope for improvement is manning at the reception desk - I have found on occasion that there is a long wait for check in or out - however the service itself is always good. Overall, the best hotel in Lerwick in my opinion and another enjoyable stay.

This hotel is conveniently situated opposite the ferry terminal. The room as comfortable and a good size, although I was told on arrival it would not be serviced unless I requested it. I dined in r the restaurant one evening for dinner and for breakfast. The food was cooked to a reasonable standard and the staff were polite and courteous.

Very polite staffed got me to the toilet in speed Ryan it was a good sunny day I was happy with this hotels service thank you

This 3 star hotel is much better than it looks from the very dreary outside. The staff were all fantastic and the breakfast very good. We only had one evening meal which was fine, my sliders were great but my partner was not so keen on his burger. Parts of the hotel seems to be recently refurbished but not sure abou the strange choice of bright dark pink in the hallway to our room ( 506) which to my mind does not fit with the rest of with Shetland.

Whilst in Lerwick educating personnel on a vessel that was destined to work in a hazardous area of the North Sea. It was a real pleasure to be accommodated in this marvellous hotel that oozes memorabilia from previous Up Helly Ha’s, something I’ve always wanted to attend and this visit will hasten my return. Professionally ran by a passionate manageress who hails from Shetland which is something us folk of Scotland wish to see more of. Super Braw Aye 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿