We haven't stayed in Hotel Eilean Iarmain but have visited several times to eat in the bar on two separate short visits to Skye in December 2011 and January 2012. On the first occasion manager Neil MacDonald showed us round a number of the rooms, some of which were in the process of being painted and refreshed. They all looked very comfortable and extremely tastefully furnished. The restaurant and lounge both had log fires burning and were beautifully decked out for Christmas - very cosy... During our second visit, in quite miserable weather, we found ourselves with little to do at 4pm when it was dark, raining and cold and very few places were open. We went to the hotel for a hot chocolate and Neil was there again - we were the only people in the lounge but he lit the fire for us and was really welcoming, spending some time chatting with us (lovely home made shortbread was served with the hot chocolate). We ended up staying a couple of hours and had a glass of wine by the fire before eating in the pub area (Praban Bar) where there is always a roaring fire. Lovely place, good food, whickies, beers and wines. Very easy road access and we would highly recommend a visit.

This beautiful little hotel was the absolute highlight of this Scottish journey. The staff were warm, friendly and very professional. Our room was spotlessly clean, charming and included lovely extras like a complimentary little bottle of whiskey and hot chocolate and herbal teas in the tea and coffee facilities. The attached pub was warm and friendly with great local pub food. The hotel restaurant was a fantastic experience from start to finish ..... Absolutely wonderful food and very professional service. I will definitely come back next time.

We only tried to have a meal here so cannot comment on the rooms.
The location is wonderful. The problem was having walked to the hotel we asked if we could take 2 dogs into the bar as it was December and wet.

We appreciate many do not want dogs in dining areas and were more than prepared to walk away. However a very nice chap said it was fine as long as we waited for a group to go into the restaurant. My partner then tried to place an order with his female colleague and she said dogs are not allowed and walked away. My partner then waited to see if anyone would take the order and in the end left the bar in tears.

Eventually we were allowed in and they apologised but it was not a nice atmosphere. I left with the dogs and did not order any food but ,my partner said the soup was good.

The location is classic Skye... dramatic shoreline dotted with fishing boats in the foreground and the powerful Cuillin hills in the background. I stayed in late September and the Eilean Iarmain was not too busy which I preferred. My room was very, very clean, comfortable and cozy on the front side (ocean facing) of the hotel. The drawing room was welcoming and has two great armchairs right up against the front windows for an excellent spot to take in the view or read. I absolutely loved the pub - met a lot of friendly locals and was introduced to Té Bheag, my new favorite Gaelic whisky that the hotel gives samples of in your room!! I also attended an art opening next door to the pub in the gallery... they feature new artist and openings frequently. I ate one of my meals in the hotel restaurant and one dinner in the pub. Both nights, my food were excellent. The restaurant creates a new set menu every night and I thought my mushroom risotto was the best I ever had. The only glitch to my stay was the hotel seemed understaffed. Although there were not many guests staying in the rooms, the restaurant and pub were busy so things didn't run as smoothly as they could. The young new manager seems to be a bit "stretched" or green so that also contributed to the lack of detail on the operational side of things. I most definitely would stay again, and look forward to returning one day to the Eilean Iarmain.