The Grand Hotel - Lerwick
60.15426, -1.14369Overview
Historic Lerwick hotel on Commercial Street with harbor views and two locally-frequented bars
Accommodations
The Grand Hotel Lerwick has single, double, twin, and family rooms, plus four-poster suites, all with private bathroom. Many rooms provide views across Lerwick harbor toward Bressay. The rooms are housed in a 1800s heritage building with no elevator.
Dining and Bars
The on-site restaurant offers locally-inspired cuisine and a daily breakfast included in room rates. Two bars welcome both hotel guests and local patrons; one of them has DJ and nightclub evenings. Kids' meals are available for families.
Location
The hotel sits on Commercial Street, a 3-minute walk from Bain's Beach and close to the Lerwick-Bressay ferry. Tingwall Airport is 7 mi away. Free public parking is available behind the building, and the main bus stop is on the Esplanade 3 minutes away.
Services and Amenities
The Grand Hotel Lerwick provides a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, and meeting/banquet facilities. Guests can bring pets under a pet-friendly policy. Additional services include fax/photocopying, room service, and packed lunches for day trips.
Family and Community
Family rooms and kids' meals make the hotel suitable for families. The two bars function as a community social hub, engaging guests with local culture and events. Staff frequently help with luggage and provide local recommendations.
- Location: Centrally on Commercial Street, 3-min walk to Bain's Beach and ferry terminal
- Rooms: Single, double, twin, family, and four-poster suites with private bathroom
- Dining: On-site restaurant with locally-inspired cuisine and included breakfast
- Services: 24-hour front desk, meeting/banquet facilities, pet-friendly policy
- Family: Family rooms, kids' meals, community-centered social bars
Rooms and availability

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed2 Single beds
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Private bathroom

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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:3 Single beds
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Private bathroom

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
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Private bathroom
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Cribs
Children
- Cribs
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Grand Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 233 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 6.5 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Tingwall, LWK |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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