The Orkney Hotel, Kirkwall

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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
8.6
/10
3.7
4.0
/5

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 Orkney Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double or Twin Room
2 persons
185 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Heating
King Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub
Double Room
2 persons
185 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Heating
Bathtub
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Facilities

The Orkney Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.5/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free 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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The Orkney Hotel Location

40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1DN
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40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1DN
Nearby
Monument
Saint Magnus Cathedral
800 ft
Palace
The Earl's Palace
1000 ft
Museum
The Orkney Museum
500 ft
Museum
Orkney Wireless Museum
1900 ft
Church
Kirkwall Baptist Church
500 ft
Clay Loan At Intersection With Bignold Park Road
Orkney Witchcraft Memorial
1000 ft
Albert Street
The Big Tree
1000 ft
Restaurants
The Happy Haddock
500 ft
69 Junction Road
St Magnus Cafe
600 ft
Broad St Kirkwall Community Centre
Sinclair's Ice Cream Parlour
1300 ft
37 Albert Street
Pomona Cafe
1500 ft
9 Albert Street
Harbour Fry
1900 ft
3 Bridge Street
Getting around
City Centre
Kirkwall6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
Kirkwall Airport (KOI)9 min  ·  3.5 mi
Eday Airport (EOI)49 min  ·  20.2 mi
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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
Wireless 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

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Orkney Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 96 verified reviews
7.4/10
Very good
73%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Comfort
8.4/10
Facilities
7.5/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.5/10
Location
9.0/10
Staff
8.6/10
Value for money
6.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 152 reviews
7.6/10
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