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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
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Food and drink
Reception
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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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
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Room options

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

Standard Double Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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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
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
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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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Single Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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

Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Kirkwall

Located in Kirkwall, The Orkney Hotel is in the city center. St. Magnus Cathedral and Bishop's Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mainland. Earl's Palace and Highland Park Distillery are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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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

Hotel near St. Magnus Cathedral
Located close to Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace, The Orkney Hotel provides free full breakfast, a garden, and a library. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Garden View Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • An off-leash area
Room features
All guestrooms at The Orkney Hotel include comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, German, Hungarian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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 elevator
  • 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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is The Orkney Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 12 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of May 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Orkney Hotel on Jun 2, 2024 start from P 10,114.15, excluding 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.

How much is parking at The Orkney Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Orkney Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Orkney Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Orkney Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Kirkwall, this hotel is steps from Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace. St. Magnus Cathedral and Mainland are also within 15 minutes.

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 traveler
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

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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