The Queen's Hotel♡

Guest review

6.0

The view of the water was nice. The cleanliness was very good. The mattresses and pillows need to be replaced. That being said, I slept well. The hotel, however, is in need of TLC. The location was excellent. The staff we met was kind. We were grateful for the availability.

Guest review

8.0

Good no breakfast decor so old fashioned smelt foosty

Ignore the negative reviews!

10.0

We loved our brief stay at the Queen’s. My husband had been taken ill on arrival in Lerwick and we had to change our plans to let him rest up. We booked last minute and were surprised to be able to still choose a twin room with sea view. The sea literally lapped outside our window and the view was stunning. The hotel has a fascinating history and is built actually into the sea so those who complained of damp should have gone some where else. The shower was great with loads of instant hot water and the bathroom and linen were beautifully clean. The staff were really helpful. The night porter rummaged around and found me a bottle opener and there was cutlery in the room for our delicious fish and chips from the Fort café, given that the hotel’s restaurant is being refurbished. We would definitely recommend the Queen’s and wish the new owners success in their quest to restore it to its former glory.

Don't bother

2.0

I booked two rooms for two nights at the Queen’s Hotel in Shetland, paying a premium rate and expecting a comfortable stay. Unfortunately, my experience fell short in several key areas. On arrival, there were no staff on duty, and we waited around 20 minutes before being checked in. The overnight desk staff were also unhelpful when i needed help. The most serious issue was that all my belongings — including clothes, toiletries, and medication — were removed from my room without explanation. When I reported this, the night porter could not locate them and called someone who promised to ring back, but never did. As I had an early flight the next morning, I was forced to travel for 14 hours without being able to wash properly. It took two weeks before some of my belongings were returned, and there was no proactive follow-up from the hotel. The building itself is in poor condition, with peeling wallpaper, cracks in the walls, and signs of general disrepair. During my stay, the restaurant was closed for major renovations — something I was not informed about when booking. Overall, the lack of communication, the handling of my personal belongings, and the condition of the hotel did not reflect the premium price paid. I hope management addresses these issues for future guests.

Guest review

6.0

Beds and bathroom were clean. Hairdryer broken no remote for TV and I staff to be found.but it was good and central

Guest review

8.0

The hotel was clean, warm but dated. The staff were lovely and very helpful. The fact that there was no restaurant meant no meal or breakfast but the staff advised me of lovely alternatives. I believe the hotel has just changed hands so probably just getting things organised and i hope it works for them.