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Written by Andrew Kelly

Tuesday, 25 March 2008

by AndrewKelly

Those tourist that enjoy visiting unique places may already have heard of a group of islands known as the Outer Hebrides, or Western Isles. This group of wind swept islands can be found off the west coast of Scotland a little further out than the Isle of Skye (Inner Hebrides).This article will take a look at Stornoway hotels and other accommodation in this town, the main town of the Outer Hebrides on the Isle of Lewis.

There are several things about the Outer Hebrides which makes them one of the most interesting places in the United Kingdom. Top of the list has to be the Calanais standing stones which, rather than being a stone circle, is actually a circle with four avenues in the form of a crucifix. Found on the Isle of Lewis these famous stones are one of the most important places to visit when staying in Stornoway Hotels but they are some distance from the town so forward planning is required.

Just around the corner from Calanais is Dn Chrlabhaigh which is one of the finest examples of an iron age broch still surviving today. Dn is the Gaelic word for fort as it is suspected that these strange conical shaped buildings performed some kind of a defensive duty rather like a keep in a castle. Over recent years there has been a move to name all places in the native language of Gaelic (fortunately they also appear in English on most road signs). Previously Dn Chrlabhaigh was previously known as Dun Carloway Broch.

Stornoway is a great place to stay while having a Hebridean vacation. It has all the facilities and amenities you should expect to see in a town that serves as the main administrative centre for the islands of the Outer Hebrides. There are lots of guest houses to choose from and all offer excellent bed and breakfast accommodation. Sadly the choice of Stornoway hotels is rather small but we have listed the main hotels in Stornoway below so that you can make an informed decision before booking online.

Top of nearly every list of hotels on the Isle of Lewis is the Caberfeidh Hotel. Long known as the finest hotel in Stornoway the Caberfeidh offers luxury accommodation in wonderful surroundings. Set in it's own finely manicured gardens, with the incredible Lews Castle ground just across the road, the Caberfeidh Hotel is the choice hotel for those who enjoy luxury but prefer a quieter environment.

The Caladh Inn is Stornoway's largest hotel and offers excellent hospitality. Just a few minutes walk from the very center of Stornoway, the the closest to Stornoway airport, the Caladh Inn is the perfect place to stay for business visitors and pleasure seekers alike.

Last but not least is the gorgeous Royal Hotel found opposite the marina and looking out across the harbor area and onto the grounds of Lews Castle. The Royal Hotel has the most character out of all the hotels in Stornoway as it is the town's oldest and most historical hotel. With period features retained in forward facing rooms the hotel offers superb accommodation within a minute or two of the town center. Being so central the two eating places of the Royal Hotel are extremely popular and highly respected.

The Caberfeidh Hotel has a wonderful selection of function rooms suitable for all manner of events. Often used for wedding receptions and wedding dances the Caberfeidh now offers a 'complete wedding' service. However these function rooms are nearly always booked for a number of events such as business seminars, sales and dances. As most hotels now include and internet connection as standard these Stornoway hotels offer a wireless broadband connection along with all the other usual services to be expected.

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