Queens Hotel

If you're after the Ritz don't bother. If you're after a comfortable night (yes the beds and linen could do with an update), love history - (don't forget how old this place is the upkeep of the building would not come cheap), the view across the water and bonus of watching the ladies braving the chill waters on Bains Beach early morning, then give this place a go. Close on street parking. The proximity to Lerwick, the Loderries (yes fans . Jimmy Perez house was right there!) are a plus. Our windows worked fine, the bathroom was clean. The staff whilst not always visible, were there if you needed them. I hope Harvey you can one day get this old hotel up and running as it once was. Would I stay here again? Absolutely! Just for the atmosphere alone, I would rather this than a B and B anyday, it was part of a fantastic and memorable experience of Shetland.

Plus points, in a great location and the staff we did meet were lovely. No parking but there is free street parking nearby. Negative points, the rooms / hotel in serious need of updating and redecoration which the hotel is under going at present although theres a sense it has been o going for sometime. Tiny TV which you may need to turn on to drown out the sounds (every sound!) from the room next door. No restaurant or bar, although you can use the sister hotel, The Grand (optimistic title), which is only a 3 minute walk. Slight musty smell that permeates everywhere. No need to bring an alarm clock as the friendly seagulls tap on the window with their beak very early in the morning.

Nice enough hotel had a ample room overlooking a small bay. Hotel was very quiet not many other guests due to time off year, sone restoration works ongoing at time. Quaint way off checking in, you had to phone for receptionist to come by and check you in, but it works.