We stayed at the Orkney Hotel a few days over new year's while finalising the move to our new home on the island. Advertisement for the hotel states, "enjoy our Orcadian hospitality" and this could not be more true. As we stayed over new year's eve, we expected to simply take care of ourselves, however the staff was very attentive... more

Very poor standard by reception and waiting staff at the Orkney Hotel. They were very rude and made us feel unwelcome. We had a problem with our room and were made to feel like it was our fault. Our meal was very poor and we had no apology, again it felt like we were complaining. Would not go back. Would... more

Hotel is well located in city centre, only TWO parking spaces at entrance to hotel. Additional parking in public area a short walk from hotel but a real nuisance. The real downside to this place is the terrible food. The "Traditional Scottish Breakfast" included sausages of an unknown animal source, probably now extinct in most parts of the world. Canned... more

I stayed here August 2007, for 3 nights in a single room. They advertise 3 stars and that's what it is, although apparently they have some larger upgraded rooms as well. It was clean, comfortable and functional--nothing elaborate, but satisfied all my needs. The bathroom only had a shower but it worked perfectly and there was ample hot water. Breakfast... more

I stayed at the Orkney Hotel over New Year's this year. The hotel was quiet (off season), clean and charming. It was a perfect escape from hectic everyday life in Chicago. The location was perfect and it was easy to get to anywhere I wanted to go. The restaurant food was wonderful and the staff were welcoming and curteous. The... more

Stayed for one night. Room was OK, basic. Clearly the 4 poster bed room elicits a different standard of feedback with previous people remarking about how fantastic the hotel is. However, our rooms ( we booked 5 rooms) were just OK. No view, in fact looked out onto a dirty roof top. Food was OK- they did use local produce... more

Hi, We stayed in a Junior Suite room at The Orkney Hotel on March 8th for one night. The room was nice, clean, and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom had a great shower and tub. Our room had a peekaboo view of St. Magnus Cathedral. The hotel is perfectly located on the main shopping street. The staff was very... more

We have stayed in most hotels in Kirkwall and in our opinion without doubt The Orkney Hotel is the best. We have stayed in the hotel 3 times now and find it's friendly atmosphere, excellent food and quality of rooms to be excellent value for money. You can find cheaper and dearer hotels in Kirkwall but none have the homely... more

When we book this hotel for 10 nights we where offred a double room for the high range price of these rooms when we arived we got a room I would not even qualify as a single room. The room had a bathroom kind of build into the room that had a sink we would not even have in our... more