The Orkney Hotel

Very nice hotel. It was comfortable, very quaint & lovely service. Myself, my daughter & my granddaughter spent 2 nights there on a Rabbie's Tour Scotland. We had breakfast, dinner & drinks in the restaurant. The meals & service were excellent.

Experience a 17th Century hotel where fresh local produce meets friendly Orcadian hospitality, says the advert...or so you may think. Being kicked out...literally...after the 2nd of a 5 night stay was great. No reason was given, just the Basil Fawlty wannabee barman gleefully informing me, quite loudly and to all other guests, that "tonight was my last night, you're going tomorrow". No reason was given, and despite my requests none were ever forthcoming. It added to the terrible 'atmosphere' of this dump. I have honestly used public conveniences with more charm. The dated and smelly rooms are without any redeeming features at all. The barman/manager is utterly convinced of his charm and ability, whilst displaying neither. I had to leave before breakfast, so asked for a takeaway bag. It had a frozen muffin, an apple and a snack bar. Properly bad. You may ask why I was staying here if I am so negative, well I had no choice. I was working and had to go where I was booked in to. I left and went to stay at a pub in St Margaret's Hope...and the difference could not have been starker. Clean, non-aromatic rooms with mattresses not looking as if they had been used in a cull. Pleasant staff and great food, in fact everything the Orkney hotel is missing. I have now declined (as have all my colleagues) to stay at the Orkney hotel again...at least whilst there are still bus shelters in Orkney... An oft used quote about a poor experience, service or hotel is that 'It was so bad it was good' In this instance, it was so bad it was terrible. Avoid at all costs.

The hotel is in a great location and the bartender/receptionist named Joshua is great but everything else was bad. No elevator to get your bags to the 3rd floor rooms. The hotel smells musky. The shower in our room was so tiny and my head hit the ceiling- I am 5’5”. Would not stay here again.

A fantastic location with free car parking & also fantastic staff (special shout out for Sophie, Mike & Josh): nothing was too much trouble. Very warm, comfortable room and the food was excellent. We enjoyed time in the bar in the evenings (over 1,000 whiskies available!)

I truly enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Everyone was super friendly and helpful, the bed and bath were comfortable, and it was in a great location. The bar and pub were comfortable and friendly to hang out and the food was good. I would definitely stay here again and recommend.

I have stopped in to this gem of hotel/bar several times while working in Kirkwall and surrounding area. Always a friendly smile at the bar where you can order dinner as well as unbelievable selection of whisky, beer, drinks which I assume they are known for. Have spoken to them about bringing the other half for holiday when I get a chance, they said to ring anytime direct. Much appreciated, and definitely recommend.

The bar had an odorous smell to it and the beer tasted off. When we asked the barman to swap the beer for something more fresh, he took personal insult and argued with us. So we left and went to the Ayre hotel on the waterfront.

Booked an executive single room in this vintage hotel that is not without its charms. It has all the basics but feels a bit dark and musty. It is in a good location in the middle of the old town, close to restaurants and shops, and there is a Coop grocery store just a block away. It is nice to have a restaurant where you can get dinner or a drink and the food is fine.

Four night stay. Great location, super helpful and friendly staff. Delicious breakfasts. Would very happily stay agsin