The Kirkwall Hotel

The staff and local residents are friendly and helpful, after travelling a lengthy time my next flight was canceled do to weather wind! Buses had canceled but the driver offered to take me to the Kirkwall hotel and showed me how to get back to the airport in the morning offering to pick me up when need the next day. Front desk set me up in a room with a view over the harbour. Very clean and updated.

This has become my new favourite place for lunches. The restaurant is light and airy and staff are really nice and efficient. Try the St Magnus Wrap for lunch, delicious. There is the restaurant and bar menu as well as light bites. Something for everyone.

10/10. What a little gem to find in Kirkwall. Beautifully done out inside. Reasonable rates, excellent food, amazingly comfortable bed and lovely staff. It really was just a beautiful stay and certainly top of my list if I’m ever staying in Kirkwall again.

Fantastic renovation means this once dowdy hotel is truly a top experience. What a comfortable room with lovely touches such as a cafetière and ground coffee rather than sachets of instant, and teapots with teapigs teabags in the in-room hospitality. Super comfy bed with lovely linen. The bathroom is stylishly and tastefully renovated with a lovely big shower head. Breakfast is cooked fresh, no keep warm buffet here, what a nice surprise. Dinner excellent too. Friendly staff. Great job, I’ll be back.

Two night stay at The Kirkwall Hotel in September 2024. Lovely, comfortable room with sea view overlooking the harbour. Large, comfortable bed with amazing bedding. We slept so well! It looked like the bathroom had recently been refurbished and everything looked to be of very high quality. Great shower! Did not dine here in the evening but breakfast was very good. Partner can recommend having kipper here. Its self service but all of very good quality and checked regularly. Did not have too much interaction with the staff but the ones we did were very friendly and professional. I think the location and history of this hotel makes it so good. Its within easy walking distance of shops, bars, cafes and St Magnus Cathedral. Would like to mention the lift. It's great! Must be the original from when the hotel was built. Like stepping back in time. Thank you for a great stay.

I can honestly say I love love love this hotel. I travel for work alot and this hotel is one of my favourites. The staff are so welcoming and the room was just wow I had the suite over looking the harbour and it was just stunning. The food was fantastic and the ambience met that. I cannot wait to go back this year. Thanks to all the Kirkwall hotel team superb