The Kirkwall Hotel

$$$$||View on mapKirkwall, United KingdomHarbour Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1LF|
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The Kirkwall Hotel
Harbour Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1LF·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Location9.6
Comfort9.0
Staff9.0
Cleanliness8.8
Free WiFi8.5
Who stays here
Couples49%
Families21%
Solo17%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Location9.6
Comfort9.0
Staff9.0
Cleanliness8.8
Free WiFi8.5
Who stays here
Couples49%
Families21%
Solo17%
Groups9%

4-star harbourside hotel in Kirkwall with a whisky bar and locally sourced seafood

Dining

The Harbour View Restaurant serves menus that showcase Orcadian produce, including local butchers' sausages, haggis, black pudding, and free-range eggs. Skippers Bar offers a relaxed setting for Orkney ales and whiskies, with over 100 Highland Park single malts available. The hotel also provides kids' meals and special diet menus for guests with dietary needs.

Rooms & Amenities

The Kirkwall Hotel offers en suite rooms with flat-screen TVs, telephones, and tea and coffee facilities. The property is pet-friendly, allowing dogs in specific areas, and includes a doggy bag with treats, a ball, and poo bags upon arrival. Guests have access to billiards, darts, live music performances, and live sport events in the bar and lounge areas.

Location

The Kirkwall Hotel sits on the harbourfront, within walking distance of St. Magnus Cathedral, the Orkney Museum, and the town's shopping area. The Highland Park Distillery is a short drive away for whisky enthusiasts. The prehistoric village of Skara Brae is also accessible from this central location.

Entertainment

Live music and live sport events are held regularly at the Kirkwall Hotel's Skippers Bar and shared lounge. Billiards and darts tables are available for guest use. The hotel's bar also offers an extensive range of whiskies and Orkney ales for evening relaxation.

Business & Family

Meeting and banquet facilities are available at the Kirkwall Hotel for business professionals. Family rooms and kids' meals are offered to accommodate leisure travelers. The 24-hour front desk and luggage storage provide convenience for all guests, while disabled-friendly features include a lift and accessible rooms.

  • Dining: Harbour View Restaurant with Orcadian produce and Skippers Bar with 100+ Highland Park whiskies
  • Rooms: Pet-friendly accommodations with en suites and flat-screen TVs
  • Entertainment: Billiards, darts, live music, and live sport events
  • Location: Near St. Magnus Cathedral and Highland Park Distillery
  • Business: Meeting and banquet facilities for conferences
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 19.5 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Year renovated:2006
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:37
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Rooms and availability

Superior Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom
Junior Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed2 Single beds1 King Size Bed
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports & Fitness

  • Pool tables
  • Darts

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

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

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • Sea view

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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Essential information about The Kirkwall Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 119 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 3.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Kirkwall, KOI

Location

Harbour Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1LF
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Harbour Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1LF
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Harbour Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1LF
  • 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
Ayre Road
The Orkney Distillery
100 yd
Marina
Kirkwall Marina
100 yd
Harbour Street
100 yd
Albert Street
The Big Tree
100 yd
Restaurant
St Magnus Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Bremners
100 yd
Restaurant
Cafe At No.65
100 yd

Reviews of The Kirkwall Hotel

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