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Ayre

3.5 of 5
Ayre Road, Kirkwall KW15 1QX, Scotland
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Ranked #4 of 10 hotels in Kirkwall
4.0 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
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BigStewartyBoy
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011
3
people found this review helpful

I have stayed here a few times this year between Oct and Dec great hotel very clean, beds great food there is also good bar attached as well. I used for business but would happily take the family if visiting for a holiday All are very friendly. More

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Susan R
Glasgow
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12 reviews
13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011
7
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The Ayre Hotel has a great location on the sea front in Kirkwall, a short walk from the centre of town where there are several nice shops and St Magnus Cathedral. Our room was smallish, but very clean and tidy with a nice ensuite shower etc. Our room was over the car park and there was a bit of noise... More

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goanjock
The Stunning Highlands
Senior Contributor
40 reviews
368 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011
14
people found this review helpful

Well we are just back from another great stay at The Ayre Hotel. the hotel is in a great location right on the waterfront in Kirkwall with ample parking, although the town centre, Cathedral etc. are well within walking distance. Once again we were greeted with a big friendly smile and check in was as efficient as ever. We normally... More

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serviceace
Edinburgh, Scotland
Senior Contributor
30 reviews
65 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
6
people found this review helpful

We stayed one night on Orkney and chose the Ayre Hotel based on it's central location and the reviews on here. We were travelling round the North and only contacted the hotel the day before to enquire about availability. We got a very prompt reply by email and an offer of a reduced rate so we booked. We had a... More

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Elizabeth C
Washington DC, District of Columbia
2 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011
9
people found this review helpful

I had a lovely experience of the Orkneys being based in this hotel. My room was large and comfortable, the food was good (although heavy, but I think that's the local style)--and the restaurant and bar had the feeling of a friendly local neighborhood place--and the staff couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. Well-situated, right on the harbor. Would... More

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darryl l
Melbourne, Australia
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3 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011
6
people found this review helpful

Large comfortable room in the new wing with a view of the waterfront. My special dietary needs of meals that are both vegetarian and gluten free were no problem at this hotel (a big ask at many other hotels on my recent 5 week tour !) Happy to recommend this hotel More

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Bonsack
England
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19 reviews
12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011
8
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This hotel has a new wing, we stayed in the older rooms - although the decor was dated all the important things were up to standard. The room was clean, the bed comfortable, everything worked (including the free internet), the breakfasts (we stayed 4 nights) were excellent and the service/staff were efficient and helpful. We were too busy eating elsewhere... More

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farrell285
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011
4
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Comfortable hotel on the sea front. Friendly staff. Early breakfast available if needed. Room was clean and attended to every day. Fixed electric heater warmed it up nicely. Quite a climb to the second floor with baggage. More

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ScotsTraveller
Scotland
1 review
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011
8
people found this review helpful

I stay at this hotel regularly on business and cannot commend the staff and management enough for their great service and comfortable accomodation. The rooms in the renovated area of the hotel are clean, spacious and nicely decorated with comfortbale beds and powerful showers. The free WIFI in the hotel is also a bonus and connection speeds are good. The... More

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Alan186364
Sheffield, United Kingdom
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7 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011
7
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We were part of an archaeology tour group and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was comfortable and we were always made to feel welcome. The food was interesting - chicken stuffed with haggis and a few other new things we tried. Always well cooked and served with a smile. Portions generous. Not a massive choice but what they offer... More

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