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The Orkney Hotel
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The Orkney Hotel, Kirkwall

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From198US$ /night
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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1DN
Very good
7.6
8.5
/10
3.9
/5
“The hotel's location in the heart of Kirkwall made it so easy for us to explore all the local attractions.”view full review

The Orkney Hotel offers a blend of fresh local cuisine and Orcadian hospitality in a historic 17th Century setting. This 3-star Kirkwall hotel features a bar, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Rooms & Amenities

The Orkney Hotel provides 30 comfortable en-suite rooms, featuring modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. Superior and Deluxe rooms add luxury with Jacuzzi baths and four-poster King beds.

Dining Options

Dining options include the Garden View Restaurant, which emphasizes local ingredients like seafood and Aberdeen Angus beef. Guests can enjoy over 1000 whiskies and a variety of local draft ales at the Royal Cask Whisky Gin Bar.

Leisure & Business

The hotel features meeting facilities with two rooms accommodating up to 35 delegates. For leisure, visitors can explore nearby historical sites, including St Magnus Cathedral and the 16th Century Earl's Palace, located just minutes away.

Services & Transportation

The Orkney Hotel ensures guest comfort with services like luggage storage and packed lunch options. Conveniently, Kirkwall Bus Station and Kirkwall Airport are just a short distance away.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double or Twin Room
Double or Twin Room
2 persons
17 m² 
2 Single beds
Heating
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King Room
King Room
2 persons
25 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
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Deluxe King Room
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
room details
Twin Room
Twin Room
2 persons
17 m² 
2 Single beds
Heating
room details
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Unique Room Design
“My room had a fascinating modern bathroom that made my stay feel special and nice.” view full review
Comfortable Sleep
“I enjoyed a restful night on a comfortable bed, which made my stay even more enjoyable.” view full review
Impressive Cleanliness
“The bathroom was impeccably clean, adding to the overall positive experience of my stay.” view full review
Helpful Services
“The prompt assistance I received when I accidentally locked myself out of my room was greatly appreciated.” view full review

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1DN
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40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1DN
City landmarks
Landmark
Highland Park Distillery
1.7 km
Landmark
The Orkney Distillery
630 m
Marina
Kirkwall Marina
780 m
Landmark
Harbour Street
640 m
Landmark
Peedie Sea
670 m
Landmark
Scapa Crafts Orkney Chairs
760 m
Landmark
HMS Royal Oak Memorial
2.0 km
Landmark
Grain Earth House
1.6 km
Landmark
Scapa Distillery
2.3 km
Beach
Scapa Beach
2.2 km
Island
JP Orkney
3.1 km
Landmark
Quanter Ness
3.9 km
Landmark
Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn
4.2 km
Landmark
Wideford Hill
4.2 km
Landmark
Head of Work
4.7 km
Nearby
Monument
Saint Magnus Cathedral
220 m
Palace
The Earl's Palace
280 m
Museum
The Orkney Museum
150 m
Museum
Orkney Wireless Museum
560 m
Church
Kirkwall Baptist Church
140 m
Clay Loan At Intersection With Bignold Park Road
Orkney Witchcraft Memorial
280 m
Albert Street
The Big Tree
300 m
Restaurants
The Happy Haddock
150 m
69 Junction Road
St Magnus Cafe
180 m
Broad St Kirkwall Community Centre
Sinclair's Ice Cream Parlour
370 m
37 Albert Street
Pomona Cafe
450 m
9 Albert Street
Harbour Fry
560 m
3 Bridge Street
Getting around
City Centre
Kirkwall6 min  ·  500 m
Airports
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)9 min  ·  5.7 km
Eday Airport (EOI)49 min  ·  32.5 km
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel The Orkney guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
17

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