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The Orkney Hotel

The Orkney Hotel
The Orkney Hotel – Kirkwall, SC
The Orkney Hotel – Kirkwall, SC
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Orkney Hotel

Historic Setting The Orkney Hotel in Kirkwall is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations Rooms feature private bathrooms, city views, work desks, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include spa baths and seating areas. Dining Experience Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the traditional restaurant, with options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Breakfast includes full English or Irish with warm dishes, juice, and fruits. Convenient Location Located 2.5 mi from Kirkwall Airport and near Scapa Beach (1.7 mi), the hotel provides easy access to local attractions. Water sports are available in the surrounding area. Guest Services The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, room service, and free on-site private parking.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

3.9 / 5
Great 121 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Breakfast was great. Large room with tub. Great location. Car park. Drinks in lounge. Mildew smell. Room had not been vacuumed.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very centrally located Not many staff available.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Great location, comfortable bed, very clean Bearing in mind it is a very old listed building there are no elevators if you have a heavy suitcase and plumbing isn’t that great. They also have limited staff but they do their best.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Perfect location in the middle of town with easy access to dining, shops, buses, and tourist attractions. There is an excellent bar right on the property and a pretty garden view from the breakfast room. Hotel was clean, quiet and had nice views from the bedroom window. No elevator, uncomfortable bed and no safe in the room. Breakfast was made to order, but very limited menu. At more than $200/night; I expected better amenities.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    MATCHED MY NEEDS AND BREAKFAST INCLUDED. WIFI INCLUDED, WHICH WAS A MUST.

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    Our visit to the Orkneys on our adventure through Scotland wasn't planned, but with a last minute booking we were lucky enough to be able to spend a couple nights at the wonderful Orkney Hotel! This historic inn far exceeded our expectations. We particularly loved spending the evenings in the bar tasting some of the literal thousands of bottles of whiskey decorating the walls. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the Scottish breakfast was delicious. I would highly recommend a stay at the Orkney Hotel on your next visit!

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    Clean. Good water pressure. Comfortable beds. Great location Struck 3pm check in, awful restaurant, mediocre breakfast.

  • Engine customer May 2025

    Nice location, whisky choice. P Smelly room. Not clean in general. Bar was dark and smelly.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    The staff was helpful and friendly. From check in to breakfast we were given suggestions of places to visit and all service with a smile. N/A

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Liked the location No toilet brush in toilet. Had to ask for one

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    It is an older property very clean. There was a shortage of staff so service could have been better. Not open for lunch

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    The position in Kirklees of the hotel Too old hotel. The room is small, the bathroom is small, whiteout shower but with an adapted shower. 2 sinks with cold and hot water like in 50 years of the other century. WC does not work well. Advertise for a big breakfast: it was just a simple English breakfast with not a lot of choice. No cappuccino, no espresso, an orribile caffè. At the end: NOT APPROVED!

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Location, parking, staff and breakfast First room 101A -you open the door and are greeted by a long winding narrow corridor that ends in a room slightly bigger than the bed. No room for cases or to sit down (staff stated “this is one of the new room”). We asked to be moved and they obliged. Room 207, we were told was a more traditional room layout but was “an old room, yet to be refurbished“. You pay the same for either old or new which is ridiculous. The room was larger and suited us but that was the only good part. Toilet took 10 minutes to refill and would not fully flush, shower pressure was so low that you can’t get your head under enough to get it wet. TV could not get enough signal on any channel and may as well be removed. Bed was so soft and old you spent the night both rolled together in the middle and we are not big people. The hotel is very old but that does not give reason to be selling rooms like this. There was no one working reception when we left, just a key box and no phone in the room. Frankly we could not wait to leave anyway. Worst stay anywhere we have booked worldwide, at exorbitant prices.

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Good

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    The staff were friendly and helpful. The decor was reminiscent of the early 19th century and very charming. We had booked a larger room, which had a 4 poster bed and spa tub. Breakfast was good as was the dinner. The bed was very comfortable.

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Nothing Cold and unclean

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Very good

  • Engine customer Nov 2024

    Very good

  • Engine customer Oct 2024

    Very friendly and helpful lady who worked at reception in the evening and the following morning in the breakfast room. Good location Parking, although a bit cumbersome to access It was generally good. It’s an old building in an area very exposed to the weather so not surprisingly this showed somewhat.

Frequently asked questions about The Orkney Hotel

Does The Orkney Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Orkney Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Orkney Hotel offer parking?
Yes, The Orkney Hotel offers free parking on-site.
Does The Orkney Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Orkney Hotel offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Orkney Hotel have a fitness center?
The Orkney Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Orkney Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Orkney Hotel is located at 40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, SC KW15 1DN. With a Walk Score of 80, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

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