City center stay.With a stay at this Kirkwall hotel, you'll be steps from Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace. Also, St. Magnus Cathedral is within half a mile (1 km) and Mainland is within 2 miles (3 km).
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
3-star hotel near 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.
30 guestrooms or units
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
Family friendly
Access to nearby indoor pool
Laundry facilities
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 weekdays 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar
Room service available
Things to do
Access to nearby indoor pool
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Entertainment
Digital channels
Flat-screen TV
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Desk
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: 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.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property 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 each 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
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The Orkney Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Four night stay. Great location, super helpful and friendly staff. Delicious breakfasts. Would very happily stay agsin
Jennifer c
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Veronique
Travelled with partner
3 Sep 2023
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.
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.
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.
Bruce
8/10 Good
Margaret
Travelled with partner
22 Jun 2023
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.
Margaret
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Richard
Travelled with partner
30 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really quaint. Great location. Water pressure was low