Title: The Royal Hotel Stromness - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6055102&destination=Stromness%2C+Scotland%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=61368402&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Royal Hotel Stromness Guests warm themselves by the crackling fireplace or enjoy a friendly game of pool before savoring local cuisine at The Hudson Lounge ## Photo gallery for The Royal Hotel Stromness ![Sports bar - The Royal Hotel Stromness (Stromness)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61370000/61368500/61368402/247c473f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from property - The Royal Hotel Stromness (Stromness)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61370000/61368500/61368402/17a5cfad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - The Royal Hotel Stromness (Stromness)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61370000/61368500/61368402/463c8b9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Billiards - The Royal Hotel Stromness (Stromness)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61370000/61368500/61368402/de50d68d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double Room - The Royal Hotel Stromness (Stromness)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61370000/61368500/61368402/3418c543.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Royal Hotel Stromness, by the sea, offers a comfortable retreat with full breakfast. Relax by the lobby fireplace or play golf next door. Guests love the in-room WiFi, billiards table, and attentive staff. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Business services - Bar - Laundry ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=61368402&PinnedHotelID=61368402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=61368402&PinnedHotelID=61368402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=61368402&PinnedHotelID=61368402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=61368402&PinnedHotelID=61368402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=61368402&PinnedHotelID=61368402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=61368402&PinnedHotelID=61368402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=61368402&PinnedHotelID=61368402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-19&selected=61368402&PinnedHotelID=61368402&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Single Room ![Standard Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61370000/61368500/61368402/53f693bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews - 86 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61370000/61368500/61368402/a7603a12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews - 97 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Family Room ![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61370000/61368500/61368402/0731be69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room 10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews - 129 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room ![Standard Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61370000/61368500/61368402/58f53943.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews - 86 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Stromness travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Stromness.dx6055102) [View more Inns in Stromness](https://www.expedia.ca/Stromness-Inns.d6055102-aaInns.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C58.96271%2C-3.29914&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yQUKfaN0RYEiTRO17iBRxUqcJZI=) 55-57 Victoria St, Stromness, Scotland, KW16 3BS ### What's nearby - ![Ring of Brogdar](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089039/19458f1f-ba6a-408d-88d6-cfa2ba3f66d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ring of Brogdar 16 min drive \- 13.2 km - ![Skara Brae](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089041/d7b95654-69d1-49ee-b491-f7efe594b532.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Skara Brae 17 min drive \- 14.9 km - Piers Art Centre 1 min walk \- 0.2 km - Stromness Ferry Terminal 4 min walk \- 0.4 km - Stromness Museum 7 min walk \- 0.6 km ### Getting around - Kirkwall (KOI) 36 min drive ### Restaurants - Ferry Inn 3 min walk - Beneth'ill Cafe 146 min drive - Flori 1 min walk - Orkney Brewery 8 min walk - Hamnavoe Restaurant 4 min walk ## About this property ### The Royal Hotel Stromness Inn by the sea Consider a stay at The Royal Hotel Stromness and take advantage of free full breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, The Hudson Lounge, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar. Other perks include: - Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and a billiards/pool table - Smoke-free premises, 1 meeting room, and a TV in the lobby - Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms at The Royal Hotel Stromness offer amenities such as free WiFi. 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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 2 per day) - Street parking available - Limited onsite parking ### Food and drink - Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Restaurants on site - The Front Bar - The Haven Restaurant - The Hudson Lounge ### Things to do - 18-hole adjacent golf course - Billiards/pool table - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - High chair - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) ### Business services - 323 square feet of conference space - Meeting room ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Fireplace in lobby - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 20-inch LCD TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM Contactless check-in available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 16 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures The property is closed between November 1 and March 31\. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Nearby parking fee: GBP 2 per day(1312 ft away; open 24 hours) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Cashless transactions are available Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as The Royal Hotel Stromness Inn The Royal Hotel Stromness Stromness The Royal Hotel Stromness Inn Stromness ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Royal Hotel Stromness pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel Stromness? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel Stromness? ### What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel Stromness? ### Where is The Royal Hotel Stromness located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Royal Hotel Stromness Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 7.6 Amenities ### 9.2 Staff & service ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 42 8 - Good 27 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 2 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gered Jan 29, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff, nice pub, delicious breakfast. Clean and quiet rooms. Location near the ferry terminal. ##### Gered Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen Jul 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Lovely staff, great breakfast, super-comfortable bed in a clean, spacious room. ##### Karen Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### LADDIE May 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place for our short visit to the Orkneys! Very close to the ferry service, easy overnight parking, very close to most of the Neolithic sites we wanted to see, and great breakfast each morning. ##### LADDIE Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alistair Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wonderful stay. We had a lovely time at The Royal Hotel. The staff were all very nice and chatty. The breakfasts were amazing and the room was very comfortable. We would highly recommend The Royal Hotel to anybody planning a visit to Stromness. ##### Alistair Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan Sep 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very nice and cosy hotel with good sized rooms and complimentary breakfast ##### Susan Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Honey Sep 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Good Hotel with Great Location Breakfast was delicious -lots of cooked breakfast choices plus yogurt, fresh fruits and juices, croissants, bread and more. The internet though was nearly nonexistent and totally useless for doing anything important. Location was great. ##### Honey Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine Aug 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Central location, clean spacious room. Excellent breakfast choices, food was excellent. Great location to visit Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones and Mae Showe. ##### Catherine Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason Jul 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great, had to park a few blocks away but no big deal, room is nice with a nice comfy bed ##### Jason Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Kristeen Sep 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service The exterior didn’t hold much promise but our room was lovely and the staff were warm, welcoming and ##### Kristeen Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Terry Jul 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful old hotel with fantastic friendly staff and one of the best full breakfasts we’ve had in the UK. It can be noisy with the pub downstairs (we were on the 1st floor) and the proximity to the other buildings. Dinner at the Ferry Inn which is the sister hotel was incredible. Make sure to have the scallops. ##### Terry Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### John Sep 13, 2024 Staff are excellent room was clean. Wifi intermittent ##### John Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Catherine Aug 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities There’s a back bar that’s bright and comfortable (ask the bartender how to get through). The rooms were small but comfortable. The people were so friendly in this little town. Great food but everything closes early. Far fewer tourists here. It’s a great stop! ##### Catherine Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Alison Aug 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Great location on main street in heart of Stromness, very convenient for the bus to Kirkwall and hiring bike. The staff were very helpful and breakfast service was excellent. Unfortunately there was a problem with the lighting in the bathroom, which without a window for natural light was very dim. ##### Alison Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Aug 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Clean, well-appointed, comfortable, quiet. Right in the center of Stromness, 5 minute walk from the ferry. Ours was a twin, two flights up. Only knock is no lift. ##### David Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Jeremy Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice room on top floor; unfortunately no lift. Good facilities except no bath. Breakfast was included and this was hearty and served with a smile. Food was high quality. There was nowhere to dine in the evening and eating out options in Stromness are limited so we’d recommend booking meals before you start your stay. There was nowhere to park at the hotel but we found a free long stay car park above the hotel - though the path was treacherous in wet weather. This must be a great place to stay if you need the ferry but otherwise I’d recommend staying more centrally in Kirkwall. ##### Jeremy Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Christian Jul 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely hotel, but... Quick check-in and very comfy room. Hotel is situated only 2min walk away from ferry terminal. Rooms were clean and bigh enough for us two and our luggage. Freshly prepared breakfast- nice! BUT the hotel has a bar on the ground floor and at 2 nights (out of 3) we really struggled to fall asleep because of the loud music and talks. I really love bars, but I also expect hotel rooms to be quiet (at least after 10pm). ##### Christian Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Anne M May 22, 2024 This is one of the few places to stay in the ferry port of Stromness, Mainland Orkney. The staff (and pretty much everyone on the island) are extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is well-located close to the ferry to mainland Scotland. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The included breakfast is marvelous! The main drawbacks are that the building is old, so there is no parking and no elevator. The hotel is staffed only by the breakfast servers and then the bartender, so checking in is slightly confusing. The sister hotel, The Ferry Inn, responds promptly to any concerns however and is very helpful. I would definitely stay here again! ##### Anne M Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine Jun 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect stay. Great stay…..wonderful large updated room and bathroom. Large windows…..lots of light and great shades for night. Check in was simple. Bar on site. Great breakfast included…..so many good choices for a hit breakfast. Parking was the only concern for us…..but turned out to be easy. We parked at the ferry terminal….had to move our luggage but only 2 minutes away. Yes the terminal charges but when we parked at 4PM one day could pay till noon the next day. Supper was offered at their companion inn….The Ferry Inn….2 minute walk. Make reservations. Was a great place to eat with great good with great service. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8E4BD69E72DFD35DACEF6F4DDEEA78B1A97E99D81719666751528.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Catherine Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Sean Jun 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This is a friendly place with clean pleasant rooms and a nice breakfast. However, it isn’t really a hotel, more a pub offering bed and breakfast. When I booked it advertised a restaurant, but this had closed down by the time we arrived, and we had to book dinner in a sister hotel nearby. Not a big issue, but as there are only two restaurants in town you have to book early. We found here that like many places in Orkney there seems to be a serious staff shortage. The same lovely lady who served breakfast also ran the bar all day and tried to cover reception duty. She was fantastic (older lady with long hair) but struggled to cover everything. However, we would stay again, and it seemed much nicer than the other hotel in town. ##### Sean Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert Sep 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very convenient to the ferry and all the shops. ##### Robert Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### MARK Aug 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### One night in Orkney Old style hotel, clean and lovely breakfast. Staff very attentive- would stay again. ##### MARK Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward Sep 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The breakfast was very very delicious. ##### Edward Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### june Aug 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great hospitality at The Royal, Stromness Orkbey Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Royal Hotel in Stromness. The location is excellent. Close to ferry, buses and shops. Breakfasts were always very good. Decor in room very well done with interesting artwork. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Dinners at sister hotel "Ferry Hotel" extremely good. Architecture and historical photographic history of The Royal and Stromness very interesting. ##### june Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul Jun 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Good location in the centre of Stromness, OK for a short stopover, no meals on site but some availability at the partner Ferry Inn just along the road. Fairly limited eating places in the area. ##### Paul Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelli Aug 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice host. ##### Kelli Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Balmoral Arms](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballater-Hotels-The-Deeside-Inn.h1422395.Hotel-Information) > - [The Royal Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Cumnock-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h8438634.Hotel-Information) > - [Banff Springs Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-Hotels-Banff-Springs-Hotel.h30674289.Hotel-Information) > - [Miller House](https://www.expedia.ca/Ayr-Hotels-Miller-House.h3494488.Hotel-Information) > - [Balyett Farmhouse B&B](https://www.expedia.ca/Stranraer-Hotels-Balyett-Farmhouse-BB.h1383442.Hotel-Information) > - [Star Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Montrose-Hotels-Star-Hotel.h19656821.Hotel-Information) > - [Newcastle Arms Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Coldstream-Hotels-Newcastle-Arms-Hotel.h18244725.Hotel-Information) > - [Castleview - Newton Steading](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirriemuir-Hotels-Castleview-Newton-Steading.h29480621.Hotel-Information) > - [The Golf Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Andrews-Hotels-The-Golf-Inn.h4052215.Hotel-Information) > - [Lochview Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.ca/Strathpeffer-Hotels-Lochview-Guesthouse.h26727097.Hotel-Information) > - [The Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Coldstream-Hotels-The-Castle-Hotel.h34539779.Hotel-Information) > - [Premier Inn Ayr A77/Racecourse](https://www.expedia.ca/Ayr-Hotels-Premier-Inn-Ayr-A77Racecourse.h1927138.Hotel-Information) > - [Dunclutha Guest House](https://www.expedia.ca/Leven-Hotels-Dunclutha-Guest-House.h30056328.Hotel-Information) > - [Waterloo House ](https://www.expedia.ca/Lairg-Hotels-Waterloo-House.h91786411.Hotel-Information) > - [Karrawa Guest House](https://www.expedia.ca/Kirkwall-Hotels-Karrawa-Guest-House.h10561983.Hotel-Information) > - [Muthu Glasgow River Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Erskine-Hotels-Muthu-Glasgow-River-Hotel.h534134.Hotel-Information) > - [Glen Esk](https://www.expedia.ca/Dundee-Hotels-Glen-Esk.h24038547.Hotel-Information) > - [The Burnside Guest House](https://www.expedia.ca/Ayr-Hotels-The-Burnside-Guest-House.h3494500.Hotel-Information) > - [Highland Gate, Stirling by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.ca/Stirling-Hotels-Highland-Gate-By-Marstons-Inns.h33761820.Hotel-Information) > - [The County Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Selkirk-Hotels-The-County-Hotel.h110712003.Hotel-Information) > - [Station House](https://www.expedia.ca/Lanark-Hotels-Station-House.h11944727.Hotel-Information) > - [The Millcroft Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Gairloch-Hotels-Millcroft-Hotel.h35254076.Hotel-Information) > - [The Mansion House Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Elgin-Hotels-The-Mansion-House-Hotel.h9361458.Hotel-Information) > - [Finnich Cottages](https://www.expedia.ca/Glasgow-Hotels-Finnich-Cottages.h15179652.Hotel-Information) > - [Wardhill Castle](https://www.expedia.ca/Inverurie-Hotels-Wardhill-Castle.h30113258.Hotel-Information) > - [Stravithie Castle](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Andrews-Hotels-Stravithie-Castle.h26750821.Hotel-Information) > - [Seascape](https://www.expedia.ca/Lossiemouth-Hotels-Seascape.h26996262.Hotel-Information) > - [Crossbasket Castle Hotel & Restaurant](https://www.expedia.ca/Glasgow-Hotels-Crossbasket-Castle.h14848545.Hotel-Information) > - [Premier Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Grangemouth-Hotels-Premier-Lodge.h33807827.Hotel-Information)