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The Shetland Hotel

Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick ZE1 0PW, Scotland
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The Shetland Hotel
Ranked #3 of 6 hotels in Lerwick
3.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
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shetland isle
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

im a local resident and decided upon the new waterfront bar and grill for a birthday meal and wasn't disappointed. The selection was extensive and the quality was great, the quantity for the price you paid was somewhat on the poor side. I feel its a bit cheeky to charge £2.50 for your garni and also for your choice of... More

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Abbotsford, Canada
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Stayed at the hotel during the Shetland Folk Festival. The room was a descent size and fairly comfortable.. The two main complaints I have about the accomadations are the windows were so streaky could hardly see out them and with the decent view I had I enjoyed looking out the window, even the windows in the restaurant were pretty messed... More

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Winchester, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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We didn't have accommodation at this hotel however during our time in Shetland, we looked for a place to eat whilst in / near Lerwick. I am so glad i took the option of checking in as a non-resident to what i later understood to be the Hotels new restaurant. In fact we enjoyed what we had so much ,... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
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I stayed at the Shetland Hotel for one night whilst on business. My stay here was fine. Its an old hotel which seems to be undergoing modernisation. The room which I stayed in was clean and had two double beds but seemed a bit tired and dated. The beds were pretty soft which might not be to everyones liking. There... More

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Scotland
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

I stayed here on business at the end of February I do agree this place is tired and really does need modernising, but it is clean, the food is palatable nd the staff are very good. The bed rooms are old fashioned but clean ironically the bathroom was modern and very clean. Overall for what I was there for it... More

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inverclyde
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011
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I was at this hotel in October on business. First impressions were not fantastic as the exterior of the hotel is not too inviting. On entering the main reception and bar area you could instantly tell that the hotel was tired and in need of a major overhall, the windows in bar area were covered in condensation and dirty so... More

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Robertaberdeen, director at The Shetland Hotel, responded to this review
19 October 2011

Thank you for your helpful review, and yes all bathrooms have been renewed; next in line is the eateries which in january will have a complete refurbishment. More

Scotland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

I only stayed here for one night - checked in during the evening, took my key and opened the door to a room that reeked of smoke. Both the bedroom and the bathroom absolutely stunk; I couldn't have slept there and any clothes left hanging in the open wardrobe would have been unwearable. Back to reception to ask for another... More

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Robertaberdeen, director at The Shetland Hotel, responded to this review
19 October 2011

Thank you for your feedback; the hotel is completely non smoking, and it is always a pity when a guest doesnt honour this. When you drew this to the attention of reception, the short delay simply refected the hotel was full, and a check was needed to see which rooms had been already allocated, and which might be available still.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

When visiting Shetland the hotel is something right out of 1970, concrete prefab. however inside the rooms are of a similiar standard as you would find in a Premier Inn. The bathroom has been recently updated. The rest of the decor is dark, giving it an overcast view throughout. The food was of an adaquate standard, however for the price... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011

We stayed here as a couple Didn't have dinner at the hotel, but our room was very nice, And completely spot-less.

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

We stayed in this hotel for two nights. Had a great room facing the Ferry terminal, and the bed was very comfortable. Although we did not have dinner in the hotel, the two breakfasts we had were excellent. The food was cooked to order and was excellent, along with a good selection of juices cereals etc.

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  • Shetland Hotel Lerwick
Address: Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick ZE1 0PW, Scotland
Price range (per night):* S$137 - 232

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