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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hotel, walk to St. Magnus Cathedral

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities

A stay at The Orkney Hotel places you in the heart of Kirkwall, within a 5-minute walk of St. Magnus Cathedral and Bishop's Palace. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Earl's Palace and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Mainland.

Stay in one of 30 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Garden View Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in British cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 23 to January 8:

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day:

  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast on weekdays. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Kirkwall hotel also offers a library, a garden, and laundry facilities. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Orkney Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Luggage storage
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Free full breakfast
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Total number of rooms - 30
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden
  • Dog exercise area

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Hungarian

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

The Orkney Hotel offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Kirkwall hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Room service
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 1

Where to Eat

Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast on weekdays.

Garden View Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Room service is available.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 16

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in is available.

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Security system

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7:30 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 72 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Orkney Hotel Kirkwall
  • Orkney Hotel
  • Orkney Kirkwall
  • The Orkney Hotel Hotel
  • The Orkney Hotel Kirkwall
  • The Orkney Hotel Hotel Kirkwall

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in is available.

National Rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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