Hotel The Grand Hotel, Lerwick, United Kingdom

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The Grand Hotel - Lerwick

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Overview

Located 2.1 km from the Shetland Textile Museum, the 3-star The Grand Hotel Lerwick is merely a 5-minute walk from the Bod of Gremista. Boasting a location in the vicinity of the Shetland Museum and Archives, the hotel features 20 rooms as well as a restaurant.

Location

The comfortable hotel boasts a convenient setting 350 metres from Bain's Beach. The Grand also gives access to the Broch of Clickimin, which is 20 minutes' walk away. Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Gilbertson Park, situated 550 metres away.

Viking bus station can be found just near this accommodation.

Rooms

The rooms include an electric kettle, along with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for your convenience. They come with private bathrooms. Guests can make use of hairdryers and towels in the private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.

Eat & Drink

Havly Cafe is within 5 minutes' walk of the Grand Lerwick.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-23:30

until 11:00

Amenities

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Other information

Breakfast

The hotel The Grand serves a full breakfast for free.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 2.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Building

Number of rooms:20

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Rooms and availability

Private Bathroom Double Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Private Bathroom Triple Room

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

3 Single beds

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Family Private Bathroom Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed2 Single beds

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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Facilities for kids

Cots

No pets allowed

Children

Cots

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about The Grand Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	170 £
📏 Distance to centre	200 m
🗺️ Location rating	9.0
✈️ Distance to airport	10.4 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Tingwall, LWK

Location

Address

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Commercial Street, Lerwick, United Kingdom, ZE1 0AB

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Commercial Street, Lerwick, United Kingdom, ZE1 0AB

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants
Hotels nearby

Museum

Shetland Museum and Archives

660 m

Landmark

Broch of Clickimin

1.7 km

Museum

Shetland Textile Museum

2.1 km

Landmark

Clickimin Loch

1.7 km

Landmark

Bressay Heritage Centre

1.6 km

Landmark

Jamieson and Smith Shetland Wool Brokers

1.9 km

Landmark

Ward of Bressay

3.7 km

Lighthouse

Bressay Lighthouse

4.0 km

Landmark

Betty's Reading Room

6.9 km

Victor Hugo's House 38 Hauteville

Hauteville House

70 m

Scotland

Bod of Gremista

360 m

Commercial Street 1 Charlotte Street

Fort Charlotte

150 m

si Det du

Mousa

70 m

Church

The Scottish Episcopal Church St Magnus

400 m

Public Building

Town Hall

240 m

20 Commercial St

The Lodberrie

390 m

80 Commercial St

Ninian

90 m

61 Commercial St

Vaila Fine Art

270 m

Restaurant

The New Harbour Cafe Ltd

0 m

Restaurant

Fort Cafe & Take Away

100 m

Restaurant

Da Harbour Chippy

80 m

Restaurant

Skipidock Inn

360 m

Restaurant

Central Cafe

400 m

Restaurant

TeAmore

390 m

Restaurant

The Happy Haddock

610 m

Restaurant

Emma-Louise's The Coffee Shop

620 m

Restaurant

Douglas Arms

640 m

Carradale Guest House

8.9 Great | 304 reviews322 m

Maryfield House Hotel

9.2 Perfect | 94 reviews1.3 km

Busta House Hotel

9.3 Perfect | 204 reviews28.6 km

Reviews of The Grand Hotel

7.4 /10

Very good

312 reviews

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What guests liked

Central location with friendly staff and a variety of breakfast options, despite some dated decor.

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Top rated Dining

Guests rate the Dining 8/10

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Rooms and cleanliness5

Here's what guests said:

“Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms; noted cleanliness but outdated decor including peeling wallpaper.”

Location8

Here's what guests said:

“Centrally located in Lerwick, close to shops, cafes, and cultural attractions.”

Dining8

Here's what guests said:

“Breakfast includes freshly cooked options, praised for variety; Chef Mickey noted for excellent selections.”

Price and service7

Here's what guests said:

“Helpful staff; family-friendly service with flexible breakfast arrangements; reasonable rates for really good hospitality.”

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Peter

United Kingdom

Wrote a review on 10 Jan

Great

8.0

Fantastic hotel, fairly clean, with excellent staff with excellent customer service.

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Date of stay: October 2023
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Darren

United Kingdom

Wrote a review on 09 Jan

Very good

7.0

The hotel was located in the heart of the city.

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Date of stay: April 2023
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Edith

United Kingdom

Wrote a review on 10 Dec

Very good

7.8

The breakfast has excellent options with capable waitress and nice view, for instance. The location is stunning and AWESOME, in the center of the old town of Lerwick. The hotel is 200 metres away from Da Harbour Chippy, where we got some food.

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Date of stay: April 2023
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Dominic

United Kingdom

left 9 reviews

Wrote a review on 19 Nov

Very good

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms6.0

Service8.0

Dining7.0

7.0

vintage charm

worn-out facilities

Charming vintage ambiance and cute staff.

Dated decor and poor condition of carpets.

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Date of stay: September 20244 nightsSingleSingle Room With Private Bathroom
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Eddie

United Kingdom

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 09 Oct

Nice

6.0

The hotel sits centrally in Lerwick, putting unique shops and cafes within easy reach. The high-ceiling rooms have a distinctive Victorian charm.

Rooms show signs of aging with dated decor, peeling wallpaper, and carpets that could use a deep clean. Amenities like fridges and security chests seem absent, and shower heads definitely need an upgrade. The hotel bar appears lifeless and the reception is oddly not manned-keys must be collected from the bar instead. Internet access isn't communicated clearly, leaving guests guessing how to connect.

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Date of stay: September 2024
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Ethan

United Kingdom

left 3 reviews

Wrote a review on 06 Oct

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms9.0

Service10.0

Dining9.0

10

kind staff

generous breakfast

feel welcomed like a local at this charming hotel with very nice staff support and free wi-fi

The staff is helpful.

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Date of stay: August 20247 nightsSingleSingle Room With Private Bathroom
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Oscar

United Kingdom

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 30 Sept

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms9.0

Service10.0

Dining10.0

10

vibrant atmosphere

delicious breakfast

Charming, Charming, Charming

The warm and inviting atmosphere won me over. Breakfast by Chef Mickey was a delight, with generous portions that left me energized and happy for the day. Plus, the friendly conversations with locals at the bar.

recommend ❤️❤️

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Date of stay: August 20243 nightsSingleDouble Room With Private Bathroom
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Ian

United Kingdom

left 15 reviews

Wrote a review on 23 Sept

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms10.0

Service10.0

Dining10.0

10

great breakfast

friendly staff

outdated decor

The breakfast was amazin, micky gave us great choices and even got some fresh smoked haddock. Janet was super friendly in the dining room, even helped us find the carpark. Harvey, really nice. The staff were all friendly and helpful. We had a great time and would totally recommend to others.

The hotel needs some repairs, the decor is a bit outdated and some things were peeling.

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Date of stay: July 20246 nightsCoupleDouble Room With Private Bathroom
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Cameron

United Kingdom

left 19 reviews

Wrote a review on 10 Sept

Nice

Doesn't recommend the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms6.0

Service7.0

Dining7.0

6.0

great location

lovely staff

The location was great, close to the bar lounge. The staff were lovely and cute. Breakfast was also a highlight, really tasty and filling!

do recommend

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Date of stay: August 20242 nightsFamily with childrenTriple Room With Private Bathroom
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Sophia

United Kingdom

left 3 reviews

Wrote a review on 06 Sept

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms9.0

Service9.0

Dining9.0

9.0

cozy bar

hearty breakfast

missing sign

Had a lovely time enjoying the cozy bar and the hearty breakfast service. The hotel offered a great outdoor area to relax and a nice lounge perfect for unwinding in the evenings. A minor detail was the absence of a 'do not disturb' sign for our door, but it didn't take away from our overall enjoyment. 😊

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Date of stay: July 20243 nightsCoupleDouble Room With Private Bathroom
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Arthur

United Kingdom

left 16 reviews

Wrote a review on 07 Aug

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms7.0

Service9.0

Dining8.0

8.0

friendly staff

good breakfast

decor needs

street noise

The Grand Hotel has charming character, with friendly, attentive staff and a good breakfast selection. The decor needs some attention, and the noise from the street can be a bit much. It offers a warm atmosphere and a solid stay in a fantastic location.

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Date of stay: June 20246 nightsSingleSingle Room With Private Bathroom
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Andrew

United Kingdom

left 15 reviews

Wrote a review on 07 Aug

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms8.0

Service9.0

Dining8.0

8.0

vintage ambiance

cute staff

great views

difficult access

The Grand Hotel has a charming vintage ambiance, and the staff were cute. I particularly appreciated the easy access to the town, with lovely views of Bressay Sound from my room.

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Date of stay: June 20242 nightsSingleSingle Room With Private Bathroom
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Jordan

United Kingdom

left 5 reviews

Wrote a review on 06 Aug

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms8.0

Service10.0

Dining9.0

9.0

friendly staff

fresh breakfast

harbor view

Charming Stay with Character

The breakfast spread was fresh and flavorful, especially with eggs cooked to order. The staff radiated friendliness. Be sure to explore the lovely breakfast area with its beautiful view of the harbor. It's worth waking up early for!

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Date of stay: July 20241 nightSingleSingle Room Private Bathroom
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Tara

United Kingdom

left 14 reviews

Wrote a review on 26 Jul

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms7.0

Service9.0

Dining8.0

8.0

friendly staff

excellent breakfast

central location

plumbing issues

I had a lovely stay at The Grand Hotel, where the charming staff. The freshly prepared breakfast was a highlight, providing great variety. Although the plumbing issues were a bit frustrating, the overall friendly atmosphere and central location made it worthwhile.

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Date of stay: June 20245 nightsSingle Room Private Bathroom
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Charlotte

United Kingdom

left 1 review

Wrote a review on 23 Jul

Very good

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms7.0

Service8.0

Dining9.0

7.0

delicious breakfast

friendly staff

spacious dining

challenging stairs

The breakfast here was a highlight. The chef whipped up the most delicious spread each morning. My family loved the spacious dining area where we could enjoy our meals with beautiful views. The staff were friendly and were really good too help us.

My kids wished there were more kid-friendly activities available.

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Date of stay: June 20242 nightsFamily with childrenTriple Room With Private Bathroom

FAQ about The Grand Hotel

How far is The Grand Hotel from the city centre?

Lerwick city centre is reachable within a 5-minute walk from The Grand Hotel.

What popular attractions are closest to the The Grand Hotel?

Guests of the The Grand Hotel can visit Bod of Gremista (merely a 5-minute walk from the accommodation), or Shetland Museum and Archives placed 8 minutes' walk away.

Is there a parking at The Grand Hotel?

Guests of The Grand Hotel can take advantage of a car park.

What is the earliest I can check-in at the hotel?

At the hotel, you can check in from 14:00 till 23:30 on the day of arrival.

What is the earliest and the latest I can check-out at The Grand Hotel?

At The Grand Hotel, you can check out from 11:00 till 11:00.

How much does it cost to stay at the Lerwick hotel?

The price for a room in the Lerwick hotel starts at £233.

What room types are available at The Grand Hotel?

Private Bathroom Double Room, Private Bathroom Triple Room, and Private Bathroom Twin Room are among the room types available at The Grand Hotel.