Travelled as part of a group of 30 brass band players. Smoothly checked in. Excellent location right opposite the ferry terminal. Short walk into lerwick. Food was average for breakfast. Unfortunately let down by one of the worst night porters that I have ever encountered - downright obstructive and lazy!

Architecturally, the Shetland Hotel is a real monstrosity, a worthy representative of the nadir in building design that was the 1970s. While the rooms are spacious and comfortable, the decor of those on the third floor is tired and old fashioned, and interiors in general are in need of a make-over. There was also a troubling smell of fumes from... More

Stayed here at the last minute as part of a work crew destined to go offshore in the North Sea, but delayed due to heavy snow in the North of Scotland / Aberdeen. Hotel is ok - a little old fashioned in decor, but warm, clean and the food is good. Again, rooms are ok, but decor a little dated... More

Stayed here on the 23rd Dec. 2012 due to bad weather offshore, have stayed before but neglected to write a review of the Shetland Hotel that time, again it was a pleasure to stay here. the rooms are spotless and very comfortable with an i-pod docking station in the room, considering it is a long way from the main land... More

My family moved from Shetland 2 generations ago and I come up here every 3 or 4 years just catch up with friends and distant relations. I have stayed the hotel once before. It has recently been refurbished and is now up to a nice standard. Staff, rooms, food and bars are all very good. I should point out that... More

Just returned from a three night stay at this hotel,rooms were large,a double and single bed,and a good sized flat screen tv. food in the restaurant was excellent,across from ferry terminal and ten minute walk to the main street,

Pleasant welcome, rooms dated, bed soft. Told breakfast between 8-10, great. Saturday night went out, arrived back at hotel at1.30am couldn't get into hotel as was all locked up! Rang bell, no answer, rang number which had been hand written on a piece of paper and stuck on door, no answer? Eventually 15 minutes later someone came. He apologises. Why... More

We went to The Shetland Flock Book sales in Lerwick and stayed in the Shetland Hotel, when we arrived we were greeted by a friendly lady on the reception desk and allocated our room. When we went to the room it was spacious with a double and a single bed along with a table and three chairs, there was a... More

Just returned from a 1 night stop over here before catching a flight to Aberdeen. Really could not complain with the hotel at all, Hey were in The Shetlands so don't expect The Shangri-la !!!! But found the staff friendly and the room neat tidy and clean what else do you need...... Some of the lobby areas around the hotel... More