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County Hotel

12-14 Francis Street, Stornoway HS1 2XB, Scotland
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County Hotel
Ranked #4 of 6 hotels in Stornoway
3.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
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Kirkwall, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

I have been going to the County for approx 4 years, staying for a week twice each year. Everytime the food ,staff, and general standard have been excellant. Nothing was a problem although when I did have one help was always at hand and each time I returned I was remembered. The situation is perfect, central but quiet and their... More

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Ayrshire
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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Let me start by saying there is a major refurb going on at the moment with the rooms, which to be fair certainly need it, but there clean and are fine if your just want to put your head down for a night or 2, but for 50 pounds b and b I had no major complaints, saying that the... More

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Stirlngshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011 via mobile
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Maybe I don't expect as much as others who have posted reviews, but having just stayed for 4 days during National Mòd week, I found the County Hotel perfect for my needs - central location, friendly staff, good food (curries were excellent) and a decent sized, comfortable room. OK it's not the Ritz, but where in Scotland is, particularly out... More

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Inverness, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011
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Arrived early and this was not a problem at check-in. The staff were very nice and efficient and the Hotel was easy to find. The first room I was allocated was a smokers room and I asked at reception if I could be moved to a non smoking room and this was not a problem. The room I had was... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011 via mobile

This hotel has a lot of potential. However, the long promised upgrade to the accommodation should now take place. The rooms are simply appalling and are tittering on the edge of acceptability.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2011
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Bar and restaurant quite well modernised and staff nice. Hotel rooms are dire. 1970's decor done at low cost. Not maintained. Grubby. Small rooms. Everything seems to be tired and worn out. Bed lumpy and soft. Do not stay here unless no choice. Restricted parking too. Avoid.

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macritchieStornoway, Owner at County Hotel, responded to this review
6 July 2011

Because we are well aware that an upgrade is required, we are extremely careful to keep the hotel clean. The first stage of our refurbishment has begun and the hospitality extended to guests is as good as anywhere in the UK. Our rate of return business is at the high end of the occupancy spectrum and not once has anyone... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2011

Stayed overnight in Feb 2011, could not fault the food and drink, service was first class and the restaurant has been nicely refurbished, HOWEVER the accommodation was not of the standard expected for the price and the rooms require a major upgrade, which would make this premises by far the top venue in Stornoway.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2011

Be warned- if you are the only guests on a Saturday night the hotel will become mysteriously "full" and you will be asked to leave as the owner doesn't believe in working on Sunday

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macritchieStornoway, Owner at County Hotel, responded to this review
6 July 2011

While we are not open to the general public on a Sunday, we certainly cater for guests of the hotel and have never refused to accommodate anyone if we had the rooms to let. We will not insist that a member of staff works on Sunday, but we have a many staff who have no objection to doing so More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2010

lovely food,and staff, no where for guests to sit and relax,rooms dated but clean and tidy,clean towels everyday.

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inverness
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2010

Great hotel in a great location with fantastic food,

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