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About the Hotel

20 Knab Road, Lerwick, United Kingdom, ZE1 0AX
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Close to Bain's Beach
Very good
7.3
/10
4.0
/5

Featuring a restaurant, Glen Orchy House Hotel Lerwick lies 9 minutes' walk from the five-sided artillery Fort Charlotte. This guest house also includes a car park.

Location

Bressay Lighthouse is not far from the 4-star hotel and Up Helly Aa is 950 metres away. You can reach the centre of Lerwick in 10 minutes on foot.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Bain's Beach, which is 6 minutes' walk away. There is the Shetland Textile Museum 2.6 km away, and Viking bus station is within a 900-metre distance of the Glen Orchy House.

For those travelling from afar, Tingwall airport is 15 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

Furnished with a writing desk, the 23 rooms also include such conveniences as a multi-channel TV and a DVD player, along with tea and coffee making facilities.

Eat & Drink

Glen Orchy House Hotel offers a Thai restaurant serving Thai cuisine. The restaurant Aald Harbour Tearoom is located a 5-minute stroll away.

Leisure & Business

If you like an active lifestyle, cycling, ping-pong, and fisheries are available on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Savor a fish supper at Frankie's Fish and Chips on the waterfront.
  • Visit the Shetland Museum for a deep dive into local history.
  • Take a scenic stroll along Lerwick's charming Victoria Pier.
  • Explore the stunning views at Bressay on a short ferry ride.
  • Don't miss the Lerwick Market for unique crafts and local produce.
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Glen Orchy House Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Single Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Twin Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Triple Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Double Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
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Facilities

Glen Orchy House Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.1/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • CD player
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Glen Orchy House Hotel Location

20 Knab Road, Lerwick, United Kingdom, ZE1 0AX
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20 Knab Road, Lerwick, United Kingdom, ZE1 0AX
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Golden Coach
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Raba Indian Restaurant
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Getting around
City Centre
Lerwick10 min  ·  2700 ft
Airports
Tingwall Airport (LWK)17 min  ·  6.8 mi
Sumburgh Airport (LSI)63 min  ·  25.7 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-21:00
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Glen Orchy House provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
23

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Glen Orchy House Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 187 verified reviews
7.2/10
Very good
72%
Recommend
Breakfast
9.0/10
Cleanliness
7.9/10
Comfort
7.8/10
Facilities
7.1/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.3/10
Location
8.5/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.4/10
Staff
8.2/10
Value for money
7.4/10
Guest reviews
based on 551 reviews
7.3/10
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