The Grand Hotel - Lerwick

2-star historic harbor hotel in central Lerwick

Historic Building & Community Bars

The Grand Hotel is housed in an 1800s heritage building with interiors reflecting the early 1900s era. The hotel operates two bars that serve both guests and locals, promoting social interactions around community events. These bars stay open late and are a gathering point for locals and visitors alike.

Accommodations & Room Types

The Grand Hotel Lerwick offers single rooms, double rooms, and family suites, along with four-poster suites. Many rooms have scenic views of Lerwick harbor and the Bressay ferry terminal. The hotel also has pet-friendly rooms, allowing families to travel with their pets.

Dining & Breakfast Service

The on-site restaurant serves locally-inspired cuisine with a full Scottish cooked breakfast, including haggis, available before 7 a.m. to accommodate day trips to other islands. The breakfast staff, known for their attention to dietary needs, provide a cooked-to-order menu at no extra cost. The Grand Hotel Shetland does not serve lunch or dinner, but is a short walk from numerous restaurants on Commercial Street.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Grand Hotel Lerwick Shetland is centrally located on Commercial Street, a 3-minute walk from Bain's Beach and less than a block from the Lerwick-Bressay ferry terminal. Guests can reach Shetland's Up Helly Aa festival, Viking heritage sites, and Fort Charlotte on foot. The hotel is 7 miles from Tingwall Airport with free on-site parking available through a large public car park behind the building.

Guest Reviews & Management

The hotel manager, Harvey, is noted for engaging with guests and helping with luggage and late checkout requests. Breakfast staff Janet and Mickey are mentioned in 53 reviews for their friendly service and ability to arrange early breakfasts for early departures. The Grand Hotel Lerwick property does not have a permanent reception, so guests check in at the bar.

• Historic Building: 1800s heritage building with early 1900s interior decor
• Community Bars: Two bars open to guests and locals, open late
• Accommodations: Rooms with harbor views, four-poster suites, and pet-friendly rooms
• Breakfast: Full Scottish cooked breakfast with haggis, served before 7 a.m.
• Location: 3-minute walk from Bain's Beach, 7 miles from Tingwall Airport
• Parking: Free on-site parking in public car park behind the hotel