Glen Orchy House in Shetland Islands

Stayed here for three nights. It’s a nice and very clean guest house. The couple who manage the accommodation are wonderful and very hard working. Our room was comfy and thank goodness it had blackout curtains. The pillows were way too soft, so new pillows would be worth while. The room had tea and coffee provided. Breakfast was absolutely fantastic, the continental spread was amazing lots of fresh fruit, cereal and yogurt, juice. You could also choose a hot breakfast. The wifi was not very good but I believe that’s the case on the Scottish islands. The Guest house is about 10 minutes walk to the centre of Lerwick. The Guest house also has a Thai restaurant which was quite convenient and the food good. Again the managers of the guest house operate this restaurant. Overall would stay here again but only for a short term stay. I recommend a stay here as two managers were lovely people and rooms quite comfortable.

I used to use the Glen Orchy 17 years ago on my monthly Sheltand visits. I went to Tall Ships 2023 in July and stayed therer with friends for 2 nights. The 17 years since i was last there has dont nothing to diminish the quality of my (our ) stay. Great location on the Knab road , nice rooms, great staff , first class communications , nothing too much trouble, and the best Smoked Haddie breakfast I have had in a hotel..... ever....anywhere !!! . See you again soon!

I stayed at Glen Orchy with a friend for 6 nights. We were very comfortable. The staff were all very friendly and the breakfasts were about the best I have ever experienced.

Very poor quality rooms , damp stains on Toilet roof , shower straight out of the 70's ... window in the room was filthy , curtains full of holes and the blinds could not be closed. It's a very tired place and needs some serious attention to its rooms. On a plus side staff were very friendly , in particular the lady who served breakfast..

I honestly don’t know how this place has any good reviews, the decor is outdated, the rooms are more like a run-down hostel, the bed was very uncomfortable the bedding was cheap and nasty with saliva stains on the pillows, the toiletries consisted of a single pump pot, the shower was unworkable, the toilet paper and everything els for that matter was the cheapest possible. Never again.

This is a very friendly guest house with enormous breakfasts. Nothing is too much trouble. Rooms are basic and all the sockets in our room were behind beds and drawers which was awkward. It was all very clean. Plentiful and very hot water but the shower was over the bath and difficult to control. The price though wss very reasonable and it is well- placed in Lerwick. You couldn't ask for more really.

Friendly welcome, good breakfast in a quiet location above Lerwick quay side. Fast wifi, room clean, good value for money.

Despite current Covid regulations, these were not observed in the dining room. Don't order the Thai option, it took 50 minutes to arrive by taxi for the table next to ours.

We stayed here for the Up Helly Aa event. The hosts could not have been more friendly. Our room was ready for us when we arrived off the ferry. The room was clean, tidy and comfortable. In terms of value for money and location, we could not fault it. An excellent home cooked breakfast. The hosts then saved our bags for us and made us feel very welcome. It has the feel of a good old fashioned bed and breakfast, with a welcoming personal touch. More than happy with our stay.

Siamo stati 4 notti. Nella media per quanto riguarda sia le camere che la colazione. ha una buona posizione nella città, un parcheggio sempre disponibile e un ingresso indipendente senza passare sempre attraverso la hall.

We stayed at the Glen Orchy while visiting for a family wedding. It is so central and very quiet. The room was spotlessly clean, the wifi was good and although the room was a little small it was perfect for our short trip.

It's a very pleasant and quiet guesthouse, not far from town center, with nice view on bressay, excellent breakfast with à good choice

Bodde her fire netter og er veldig fornøyd. Rent og pent overalt. Skikkelig frokost! Hyggelig og hjelpsomt personale. Stedet ligger flott til , passe gangavstand til det meste i Lerwick. Det vi savnet var et lite kjøleskap på rommet. Vi kommer gjerne igjen!

Good choice of food, pastries, cereals, kippers,eggs,fruit, yougart porage and the full works cooked breakfast.

Love this place. Always stay here when up for work. Came in late last night due to flights and these were made up on bed, its the little things brightened up my evening. Thanks again Jo x

Stayed here for 4 nights on business and was greated with a friendly welcome, it was mid evening and after traveling all day I was a little peckish, the owner suggested their very own thia restaurant in town and he even drove me down and picked me up, saving me finding a taxi or walking. Food there was very very nice, I hadn't had thia food before, it was that nice I went every night, you can also charge your meal to your room. The room itself was great with everything you need, cleaned daily and a lovely comfy bed, staff are very pleasant and eager to please making it a very enjoyable stay. Breakfast nice and big and sets you up for the day. Only negative point was no remote for tv, maybe that's was me just being lazy or maybe too full after all that lovely thia food. The restaurant in town is closed on a Wednesday but they cook a small menu from the hotel. Great stay. Will definitely be back. Thanks to all.

Glen Orchy es un lugar pequeño y bonito que la mayoría de la gente nunca piensa ir a. Su comida es precioso, y su servicio y precios coincide con esto.Su comida es como una mejor, menos versión de hinchazón de comida china.El ambiente es un poco pobre, el sitio está anticuado y las mesas están un poco como la cantina de una escuela, pero no dejes que esto llevar lo bonito que es este lugar o te desanime.

Dos semanas aquí recientemente y fue uno de los mejores hoteles. Todo el personal era muy servicial incluso Trevor el dueño era genial en su propia manera especial después de su cinco minutos demo sobre cómo cerrar la puerta. La comida tailandesa en el restaurante era muy buena y el desayuno es fantástico y estoy seguro que Trevor le explicará cómo hace su pan frito. En general, una estancia estupenda con una cómoda habitación

La comida es lo que yo describiría como 'básico del trabajador". Está bien, no tiene lujos y las porciones son generosas. Mi tortilla era un 4 huevo bestia con media un pollo incrustado y mi eglefino y patatas fritas era dos peces y una gran porción de patatas fritas. No gourmet, comida justa.

Yo estaba colgado en Shetland debido al mal tiempo y pasamos la noche en el Glen Orchy House.

This more a small hotel rather than a homely B&B. On saying that, staff are friendly, the place is clean, comfortable and you have all you need during your stay. it has a roomy dining room which serves a filling breakfast and also evening meals, with a mixed menu which includes a list of Thai meals. It also has it's own bar and small lounge. Very easy walking distance to Lerwicks centre and harbour. Parking available.

As we walked into the restaurant, no one seemed to be there at first. After a longish wait, as soon as we sat down, we were rudely greeted by a waitress with an air of the owner (I assume she is a Thai as this is a Thai cuisine restaurant) who asked me a very uncomfortable personal question in a rudest manner in broken English. I regret that I put up with such bad manners and ate there.

Disappointed with my stay. Limited night time menu, not good enough. Catering more for contractors on Island rather than regular guests and it showed. Prices are also rising soon, pricing himself out of the market for a guest house

I found raw uncooked chicken in my salad...the only think they could say was sorry and they cooked the piece of chickend and brought it back to me....I couldn't believe it.....the service was also terrible....staff was busy chatting in the kitchen....don't waste your money go somewhere else

Book dinner for one night. To our surprise, the Thai chef answered the door. He looked tired and harrased as he showed to our table. My friend received the normal menu, but received the take away menu, which we took in our stride. We ordered our meal and waited a little while, probably due to the fact that one of the chefs was ill and the only chef there had to answer the front door as well as cook our meal. The manager of the hotel, Trevor, was too busy fussing over a group of women, who were confused over the Thai menu. The meal was pretty good after the long wait, however, as we tried to pay the manager, he insisted we pay VAT on a sit down meal, stating his accountant told him to do it!!! It took some convincing to inform him that we were not having a take-a-way and that we had in fact eating in his restuarant! In between bizarre conversations with Trevor, we managed to pay the correct bill and got out the the restuarant, vowing never to return. This is one weird hotel. Stay here at your peril!