The Orkney Hotel - Kirkwall

$$$$||View on mapKirkwall, United Kingdom40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1DN|
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The Orkney Hotel - Kirkwall
40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1DN·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.3Very good
Highest Rated
Free WiFi9.1
Location9.0
Staff8.2
Comfort8.0
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.6
Facilities6.9
Value for money6.3
Who stays here
Couples45%
Solo25%
Groups13%
Families11%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.3Very good
Highest Rated
Free WiFi9.1
Location9.0
Staff8.2
Comfort8.0
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.6
Facilities6.9
Value for money6.3
Who stays here
Couples45%
Solo25%
Groups13%
Families11%

17th-century Kirkwall hotel with over 1000 whiskies and award-winning local cuisine

Royal Cask Whisky Gin Bar

The Orkney Hotel houses the Royal Cask Whisky Gin Bar, a destination with over 1000 whiskies on display. This bar offers a selection of gins and local ales that is not commonly found in other Kirkwall hotels. Guests can sample rare single malts while seated in a cozy 17th-century setting.

Garden View Restaurant & Dining

The Garden View Restaurant serves locally sourced produce and traditional Orkney dishes, including venison stew and fish curry. Breakfast includes fresh fruit, yogurt, full English, and warm dishes, served with a view of the hotel's gardens. The restaurant is award-winning for its focus on local ingredients and traditional recipes.

Accommodations

Rooms at The Orkney Hotel include Deluxe King Rooms with poster beds and Jacuzzi baths. Some rooms offer city views, work desks, and seating areas, with spacious en-suite bathrooms. The hotel has pet-friendly accommodations available for an additional charge.

Business & Events

The Orkney Hotel provides dedicated meeting rooms designed for smooth and efficient business functions. Services include fax/photocopying, 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage for business travelers. Free private parking is available for guests attending conferences or meetings.

Location & Eco-Friendly Practices

The Orkney Hotel Kirkwall is minutes from St Magnus Cathedral, Bishop's Palace, and Earl's Palace. The hotel follows eco-friendly practices, focusing on local produce and reducing waste. Kirkwall Airport is 3 miles away, and Scapa Beach is 2 miles from the hotel.

  • Whisky Bar: Over 1000 whiskies at Royal Cask Whisky Gin Bar
  • Dining: Award-winning Garden View Restaurant with local produce
  • Rooms: Deluxe King Rooms with Jacuzzi baths & poster beds
  • Business: Dedicated meeting rooms & 24-hour front desk
  • Location: Minutes from St Magnus Cathedral & historic palaces
  • Pet-Friendly: Pet-friendly accommodations available (additional charge)
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 13.95 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:17
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
Superior Single Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
Deluxe King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports activities

Golf course

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

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 view

  • City view

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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Essential information about The Orkney Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 207 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 3.5 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kirkwall, KOI

Location

40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1DN
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40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1DN
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40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1DN
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Monuments and Landmarks
Saint Magnus Cathedral
100 yd
Palace
The Earl's Palace
100 yd
Museums
The Orkney Museum
100 yd
Museums
Orkney Wireless Museum
100 yd
Church
Kirkwall Baptist Church
100 yd
Clay Loan At Intersection With Bignold Park Road
Orkney Witchcraft Memorial
100 yd
Albert Street
The Big Tree
100 yd
Restaurant
The Happy Haddock
100 yd
Restaurant
St Magnus Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Sinclair's Ice Cream Parlour
100 yd
Restaurant
Pomona Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Harbour Fry
100 yd

Reviews of The Orkney Hotel

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