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The Orkney Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near St. Magnus Cathedral

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Bar (on property)
Reception
Garden
Executive lounge
Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
In the heart of Orkney Islands, The Orkney Hotel offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Savor full breakfast, unwind in the garden or library, enjoy British cuisine at Garden View Restaurant, connect with free WiFi and take advantage of laundry facilities - all within walking distance to Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bath or shower
The current price is £170
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1DN

What's nearby

  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Earl's Palace - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Highland Park Distillery - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Scapa Distillery - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Trenabies - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sunbean Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Empire Chinese Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Orkney Hotel

When visiting Kirkwall, The Orkney Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Garden View Restaurant, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a garden.

Languages

English, German, Hungarian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 16
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Off-lead area available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Library
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Garden View Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 23 December to 8 January:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue
The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Orkney Hotel Kirkwall
Orkney Hotel
Orkney Kirkwall
The Orkney Hotel Hotel
The Orkney Hotel Kirkwall
The Orkney Hotel Hotel Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

Does The Orkney Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Orkney Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Orkney Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Orkney Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Orkney Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing is available.

What is there to do at The Orkney Hotel and nearby?

The Orkney Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Orkney Hotel?

Yes, Garden View Restaurant offers British cuisine.

What's the area around The Orkney Hotel like?

The Orkney Hotel is in the heart of Kirkwall, a short 3-minute walk from Orkney Museum and 3 minutes' walk from Bishop's Palace.

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The Orkney Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was generous, delicious, and a highlight of the stay. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10

Very accommodating and friendly host, nothing was too much trouble. Our dogs were also made to feel very welcome! Bed was very comfortable and the room was clean and warm. Breakfast was amazing, nicest haggis I’ve ever tasted.
1-night trip

10/10

Overnight stay. Comfortable room.
1-night trip

8/10

The staff were so friendly and accommodating when we checked in. It was quite expensive for a 1 night stay and breakfast in the morning was a shambles. I would have rated this place lower if it wasn't for the staff at check in.
1-night trip

10/10

convenient location close to cathedral and palace ruins; excellent "full Scottish breakfast" in morning; we had arrived at 23:00 and they were able to help us with our late check-in
3-night trip

10/10

Four night stay. Great location, super helpful and friendly staff. Delicious breakfasts. Would very happily stay agsin
3-night trip

8/10

One night only. Accommodation was adequate and comfortable. High season, so a bit on the pricy side. Can not comment on food as I arrived late and kitchen was closed already. Location is good for exploring Kirkwall on foot.
1-night trip

8/10

A very handy place located in the middle of Kirwall. Charming, traditional hotel with lots of character. Friendly and helpful staff. Great bar! The one difficulty we had was resolved promptly and professionally
2-night trip

10/10

Room spacious and comfortable. Location excellent. Generous breakfast. Really friendly staff
2-night trip

8/10

Really quaint. Great location. Water pressure was low
2-night trip

10/10

Excellent service from friendly staff, comfy bed, good shower, good hot breakfasts, excellent bar, all round good place to stay. If older person, no lifts, walk up, & limited vehicle access to front of the building.
2-night trip

6/10

Hotel was good but bedroom let it down. Artex peeling of roof, mould round taps in shower etc. Food was good and service great.
2-night trip

8/10

convenient location, staff lovely, decor rather dated, wifi only ever connected for a few seconds. facilities ok
2-night trip

8/10

The hotel was a bit worn. The room was very small, but we expected that. Shower was TINY and had mold in it. The food in the hotel restaurant was AWESOME. Based on the moldy shower I would not stay here again.
1-night trip

8/10

I do agree with some of the comments that the property has a few minors issues or quick fixes to do like a bath sealer to redo. However, the room was spacious, the restaurant / bar very decent and staff was polite. It had thin walls so be prepared to hear a bit of the neighbors or the dinner area in the morning / evenings.
2-night trip

8/10

Only drawback was that the car park was at the back of the hotel with a precarious set of steps which took you to the front of the hotel. Not very easy in the dark.
4-night trip

8/10

A friendly welcome and there was fruit at breakfast which was nice. No warning upfront that our bedroom would be reached by 2 flights of stairs - no lift - so my painful tendon certainly got a workout. Stayed for 3 nights and the menu was the same every night - even the specials.
3-night trip

6/10

We originally booked as the hotel was advertised as 'pet friendly' with a private garden area. Thankfully, we had a change of plan and didn't take our dog. When we arrived and someone finally appeared to check us in, after about 10 minutes, we were allocated a small room on the 3rd floor which the wi-fi didn't seem to reach. While the room was just about adequate for a couple, it would not have worked for us with our dog. Also, none of the staff knew how to access the garden as although there was a door from the dining room, we were told this 'wasn't allowed' to be used - we heard other guests asking too. I'd suggest anyone with any specific requirements check with the hotel in advance.

8/10

6-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

2/10

Habe die Buchung vor vierzehn Tagen infolge eines Spitalaufenthalt meiner Frau storniert. Habe nie was von ihnen gehört.
1-night trip

10/10

3-night trip

8/10

2-night trip

8/10

Stanza spaziosa e pulita colazione tipica e posizione centrale per muoversi a piedi
3-night trip

6/10

4-night trip

8/10

4-night trip