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The Orkney Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel, walk to St. Magnus Cathedral

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room
Food and drink
Reception
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Map
40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1DN
  • Popular LocationSt. Magnus Cathedral3 min walk
  • Popular LocationEarl's Palace4 min walk
  • Popular LocationHighland Park Distillery2 min drive
  • AirportKirkwall (KOI)6 min drive

Room options

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Standard Double Room

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

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

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

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

Kirkwall

The Orkney Hotel puts you in the heart of Kirkwall, within steps of Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace. Highlights at this hotel include free weekday breakfast, a restaurant, and free self parking. .The restaurant, Garden View Restaurant, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. On weekday mornings a free full breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities such as an off-leash area. .Places within a short walk of this 3-star Kirkwall hotel include St. Magnus Cathedral and Mainland is within 15 minutes.

What's nearby

  • Orkney Museum - 3 min walk
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 3 min walk
  • Bishop's Palace - 3 min walk
  • Earl's Palace - 4 min walk
  • Highland Park Distillery - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Skipper's Bar - 7 min walk
  • Twenty One - 5 min walk
  • Helgi's - 8 min walk
  • The Storehouse - 7 min walk
  • Auld Motor Hoose - 5 min walk

About this property

The Orkney Hotel

Comfortable hotel, walk to St. Magnus Cathedral
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served on weekdays. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Orkney Hotel also features a library, a garden, and laundry facilities. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Kirkwall hotel is smoke free.

  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Orkney Hotel offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Kirkwall hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, German, Hungarian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available on weekdays
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Garden View Restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in is available.

National rating

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

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Orkney Hotel?

The Orkney Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Orkney Hotel?

As of 12 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Orkney Hotel on 18 May 2024 start from NZ$343.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Orkney Hotel?

Yep, The Orkney Hotel has a free self car park.

Does The Orkney Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, free full brekkie is on offer on weekdays.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Orkney Hotel?

No, The Orkney Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Are pets allowed at The Orkney Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at The Orkney Hotel, with dog exercise areas on offer.

The Orkney Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Charles

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer c

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Four night stay. Great location, super helpful and friendly staff. Delicious breakfasts. Would very happily stay agsin
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Veronique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really quaint. Great location. Water pressure was low
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023