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The Kirkwall Hotel, Kirkwall

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Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
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About the Hotel

Harbour Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1LF
Great
8.5
/10
3.7
4.2
/5

The Kirkwall Hotel features 36 bedrooms in a beautiful Victorian building, overlooking Kirkwall Harbour with easy access to local attractions. This 3-star property boasts a stylish Harbour View Restaurant and a traditional bar, perfect for sampling local fare and drinks.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Kirkwall Hotel include various types such as Junior Suites, King Sea View Rooms, and Classic Rooms, each thoughtfully designed with luxurious amenities. Each accommodation features a flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, and stunning views of the harbour.

Dining Options

Dining options include the Harbour View Restaurant, serving vibrant dishes made from Orcadian ingredients, and Skippers Bar, which offers a menu of British favorites along with live sports on big-screen TVs. Room service is available during breakfast and dinner.

Leisure & Pet-Friendly

Leisure facilities include the bar featuring over 100 Highland Park whiskies and a selection of craft gins. The hotel is also dog-friendly, allowing pets in specific dining areas and accommodating their needs with special doggy treat bags.

Business & Local Area

The Kirkwall Hotel offers flexible workspaces suitable for business meetings or conferences, accommodating groups of various sizes. Nearby landmarks include the Orkney Museum and Highland Park Distillery, offering local culture and history.

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The Kirkwall Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Twin Room Sea View
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Double Room Sea View
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Twin Room
2 persons
175 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The Kirkwall Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.7/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Billiard tables
  • Darts

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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The Kirkwall Hotel Location

Harbour Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1LF
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Harbour Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1LF
Nearby
Monument
Saint Magnus Cathedral
1700 ft
Palace
The Earl's Palace
1800 ft
Museum
The Orkney Museum
1500 ft
Museum
Orkney Wireless Museum
600 ft
Ayre Road
The Orkney Distillery
600 ft
Marina
Kirkwall Marina
700 ft
Harbour Street
200 ft
Albert Street
The Big Tree
1000 ft
Restaurants
St Magnus Cafe
1400 ft
Broad St Kirkwall Community Centre
Bremners
2500 ft
Coach Car Park Netherstove
Cafe At No.65
2200 ft
65 Victoria Street
Getting around
City Centre
Kirkwall3 min  ·  700 ft
Airports
Kirkwall (KOI)9 min  ·  3.7 mi
Eday (EOI)49 min  ·  20.0 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP17.50 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Year renovated:
2006
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
37

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Kirkwall Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 185 verified reviews
8.0/10
Great
82%
Recommend
Cleanliness
8.9/10
Comfort
9.0/10
Facilities
8.7/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.2/10
Location
9.4/10
Staff
9.1/10
Value for money
7.8/10
Guest reviews
based on 524 reviews
3.5/5
based on 334 reviews
8.5/10
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