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The Orkney Hotel

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

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Garden
Bar (on property)
Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception
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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant 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
  • Bathtub or shower
$169 nightly
The total price is $203
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees

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

Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Pet friendly
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
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
Hair dryer
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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Oct 1 - Oct 2
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Earl's Palace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Orkney Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Highland Park Distillery - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ayre Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Skipper's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Archive Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Auld Motor Hoose - ‬5 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 check out Garden View Restaurant, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a garden.

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 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 cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

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

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free onsite 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

Traveling 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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

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

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Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 23 to January 8:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • 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 does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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 to 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 check-in 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 St. Magnus Cathedral and 4 minutes' walk from Earl's Palace.

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The Orkney Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Generous and delicious breakfasts were a highlight of the stay. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Excellent, newly renovated room was perfect for dogs. Friendly and helpful team and superb breakfast. Really convenient for all the Kirkwall sights.
Angela, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was pretty good condution, great sleep and breakfast was very good. With the resteraunt not being open due to season the food in the bar was limited but still good quality.
Gordon, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Richard, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overnight stay. Comfortable room.
D, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended

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

8/10 Very good

Orkney Hotel

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.
Phil, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

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
Michel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
John, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

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.
Margaret, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Veronique, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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 Very good

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.
Alison, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fajne miejsce w centrum miasta blisko do portu.sniadanie ok
zbigniew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Keiran, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Stornierung

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay in the centre of town

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.
Leanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jennifer, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tracy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Adequate hotel

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.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

6/10 Good

Charles, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Diane, 4-night trip