The problem with older hotels is that you're never quite sure what to expect - with the Western Isles there's very little to find fault with, and the excellence of the service, food and welcoming atmosphere more than cover that. We stayed during a few days of wind, driving rain, snow, hail and ice, and the more modern conservatory was... More

Having found this gem together with the wonderful staff, there really was no competition for where to go on our forthcoming break. The hotel is magnificent and it really is wonderful. A relaxing hotel with fabulous food and a unique atmosphere which makes your stay all the more enjoyable. If you have not experienced this hotel ....................why not. More

Arriving on storm-tossed Mull in late January may well seem like a crazy idea...in fact, we enjoyed one of the most delightful hotel experiences in many long years of travelling. The building is fabulous,with all of the gothic presence that we had hoped for. The welcome is as warm as the wood fire that burns in the entrance hall, and... More

Ok a few months since I stayed there but this place deserves a mention. Having seen the Powell and Pressburger film, 'I know where I am going' and read about it on www.britmovie.net, I decided to take a trip. Not the real hotel in the film but modelled on it. As we got there my 5 year old went ahead.... More

Richard and Esplin keep a lovely house with roaring fires and friendly service, and cooking to vie with the best. All the food is locally sourced and generously portioned, and the bar is well stocked with the local whiskies as well as good cellar of carefully chosen wines. The view from the sea view rooms is awesome. I will be... More

Probably the "poshest" hotel on the island but friendly staff , comfortable rooms and great food make it the best one I've stayed in too. Nice view over looking the bay takes your mind of the state of the ceiling at the window. More

We visited the Western Isles Hotel for a weekend in early December, taking advantage of one the winter break tariffs. The dinner/ bed/breakfast package with paid ferry fare, is excellent value for money and we enjoyed a relaxing weekend, in comfortable surroundings, being cared for by friendly staff. We upgraded to a room with a harbour view and that, plus... More

If you are wondering where to get married. The Western Isles Hotel is The Place! Richard, Esplin and their staff made our wedding day perfect. From the moment the wedding party arrived on the Friday evening right through the weekend we were royally treated. Our guests were all delighted with their rooms and service. The wedding itself took place in... More

This is a cozy oldtime hotel.Something right out of a Sherlock Holmes novel.There are not many of these hotels left.Just what you would wish for on the Scottish Isles. More