The Lerwick Hotel - Lerwick, United Kingdom 

Expensive, dated, shabby - that's it really. Shetland is a wonderful place but isn't well served by hotels. The Lerwick is really shabby and dated, it looks like it has been refurbished for many years. The room was tiny, looked directly onto a wall and the furniture and bedding was very worn. The service at breakfast was appalling, made bearable only by the amazing views from the bay out to the sea. I wouldn't stay there again.

On the plus side, the staff were friendly and helpful, the view is lovely and the rooms were warm and dry. On the downside ?108 a night for a room with pink nylon sheets on the bed, a small bath, thin walls, no “do not disturb” sign provided. An acceptable room if it was half the price, but at this ort of price I would expect something nice if not a bit special. A pretty basic breakfast they were keen to clear away come 9.00 and usher us out of the restaurant. The d?cor of the hotel is dreadful, dark wood, terrible lighting, a real shame given the location and lovely views. I would only use as a last resort!