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The Royal Hotel, hotel in Stromness

Located in Stromness and with Standing Stones of Stenness reachable within 5.3 miles, The Royal Hotel provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

The location was great. The room was clean and spacious, completely comfortable. The breakfast was delightful, the bar welcoming, and the staff exceptional.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
171 reviews
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$268.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments, hotel in Kirkwall

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney, family-run Ayre Hotel & Ayre Apartments overlooks Kirkwall harbor. It offers local produce in its restaurant and traditionally styled rooms, with free Wi-Fi.

Central Kirkwall.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
777 reviews
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$91.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Albert Hotel, hotel in Kirkwall

Featuring a bar, Albert Hotel is located in Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands region, 10 miles from Maeshowe and 11 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness. This 3-star hotel offers room service.

The room was clean and comfortable. Could easily eat at the restaurant. Breakfast was good.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
169 reviews
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$173.85
1 night, 2 adults
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The Kirkwall Hotel, hotel in Kirkwall

Looking out across the harbor of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish rooms with attached bathroom.

Excellent location, room was very nice - decor was lovely, shower was excellent, comfy bed, quiet room
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
389 reviews
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$167.14
1 night, 2 adults
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The Stromness Hotel, hotel in Stromness

The Stromness Hotel is set in Stromness. This hotel offers free WiFi. Ring of Brogdar is 3.7 mi away and Standing Stones of Stenness is 3.7 mi from the hotel.

I had stayed at this property about ten years prior, and had not anticipated the changes that I experienced during my visit due to new owners. The hotel is still a charming early 20th century property, situated in a quaint village at the edge of the harbour. The changes though, are stark. No longer a little pub to grab a snack and a drink, for that you have to walk up the cobblestone street to another hotel. The breakfast is included, although everyone seems confused about it - the desk staff tells you to write down your breakfast order and leave it at the desk, but you arrive to the breakfast dining room and find it is buffet style eggs and such. Two of the staff members were incredibly kind, welcoming, and made me feel at home - the rest spoke in a foreign language and broken English when speaking to me, often getting in seemingly heated arguments with each other in front of guests in the foreign tongue. I arrived and found the window in my room was stuck in the open position and for two days I asked for it to be closed, as the evenings were quite cold, and no one would do this. But the second night, one of the friendlier staff members asked how my stay was and when I told her about the window, she immediately rang for a gentleman to go close it. I came back (from the other hotel for dinner) to find it still open, told her and she followed me to the room to get it closed herself. Note: not that they at all claim to be handicap accessible, but this hotel is not at all handicap accessible. The lift is too small for a standard wheelchair (it only fits one person with luggage, or two people with none) and the en suite restroom is not accessible if in a chair.
Scored 6.0
6.0
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
349 reviews
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$192.76
1 night, 2 adults
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The Shore, hotel in Kirkwall

Set in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands region, The Shore is located 1.2 mi from Highland Park Distillery. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms.

Convenient, professional staff.
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
272 reviews
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$125.66
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Albert Hotel
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good     · 169 reviews

    Featuring a bar, Albert Hotel is located in Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands region, 10 miles from Maeshowe and 11 miles from Standing Stones of Stenness. This 3-star hotel offers room service.

    Nice hotel in the center of town. Confortable room.

  • The Kirkwall Hotel
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good     · 389 reviews

    Looking out across the harbor of the Orkney Islands’ largest town, The Kirkwall Hotel features a high-quality restaurant and bar along with stylish rooms with attached bathroom.

    beautiful rooms, great central location , amazing staff

  • The Orkney Hotel
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good     · 210 reviews

    Located in Kirkwall, 1.7 miles from Scapa Beach, The Orkney Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Nice room. Plenty of space and clean. Good location.

  • The Shore
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    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good     · 272 reviews

    Set in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands region, The Shore is located 1.2 mi from Highland Park Distillery. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms.

    Its location was perfect… right next to the harbour

  • The Royal Hotel
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good     · 171 reviews

    Located in Stromness and with Standing Stones of Stenness reachable within 5.3 miles, The Royal Hotel provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

    Location was fine, close to ferry. Good breakfast.

  • Merkister Hotel
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent     · 205 reviews

    Located on the shore of Harray Loch and family-run for over 30 years, the Merkister Hotel is a 15-minute drive from the main towns of Kirkwall and Stromness.

    the welcome, the food was delicious and the location brilliant

  • The Stromness Hotel
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant     · 349 reviews

    The Stromness Hotel is set in Stromness. This hotel offers free WiFi. Ring of Brogdar is 3.7 mi away and Standing Stones of Stenness is 3.7 mi from the hotel.

    Excellent location with friendly and helpful staff.

  • The Foveran
    Scored 4.0
    4.0
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing     · 1 review

    Located in Kirkwall, 1.1 miles from Scapa Beach, The Foveran provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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  • Scored 8.0
    8.0

    Make sure you both book ahead and download the guide before...

    Make sure you both book ahead and download the guide before going. Orkney is far less accessible than it used to be. Now wverything has to be booked ahead so the freedom of travel holiday I had a few years ago - seeing things on a whim is no longer available.. The Tomb of the Eagles has closed - rediculous.
    John
    United Kingdom

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