This was the worst hotel we have stayed in. It was not at all as described on the internet. The renovations were performed in the 1970s, not 'recently renovated' as described. We were extremely shocked when we arrived and saw the quality of this flea-bitten fire-trap of a hotel. As accommodation in the Orkneys is limited, and Stromness is a... more

I have to say i disagree with the last review. i stayed for three nights over the august bank holiday and thought the hospitality was excellent. all staff we encountered were helpful, smiling and eager to please. we ate in the hotel on more than one occasion in order to listen to the traditional music and the food was excellent.... more

Booked a meal for 2 . Locally sourced food according to the menu. The prawns were frozen tasteless, the mussels were from New Zealand stale and dreadful. I ordered a steak having seen the healthy herds of cattle on the island. The beef was tough and despite being ordered "medium rare" was dried and fried. The staff did not care... more

We stayed for one night last week on a holiday in Orkney. We would have stayed for longer, but they were fully booked. I thought the hotel was full of character, and very comfortable, especially the 6 ft bed we had. Our room was at the front, right above the Flatties Bar, and we didn't hear any noise at all.... more

This hotel is like a medium standard hotel of the 1970s era. It is old fashioned but ok. I'd stay there again. Its friendly and the location is great. Stomness is a lovely town - very old fashioned like its hotel! more

Tired and showing neglect. Food and presentation is disappointing. Staff pleasant but untrained in the basics. A coach party hotel that ticks over but not the best choice for the independent traveller. more

Just got back from an excellent break in Orkney, and an enjoyable stay in the Stromness Hotel. Room was clean, very spacious and well appointed. Had a great view of the harbour from our room. Hotel staff were helpful and friendly, and the breakfasts and the one dinner we had there were super. One downside was the noise from pubgoers... more

Booked 2 separate nights. The first night the reservation was not honoured, and the receptionist blamed me for not having confirmed the reservation. When I produced the E-mail from the hotel confirming the reservation, this resulted in a shrug of the shoulders and a begrudging apology. The second night's reservation was honoured. My wife and I had a double room... more

We found the hotel staff to be friendly and helpful in every way. The guests were treated as individuals rather than mere numbers. The entire staff seemed to be naturally pleasant and delightful as were the other Orcadians we met. One night there was entertainment from a lovely group of local talent whose ages ranged from octagenarian to teenage. They... more