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Kirkwall Hotel

Harbour Street, Kirkwall KW15 1LE, Scotland
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Ranked #8 of 10 hotels in Kirkwall
3.5 of 5 stars 58 Reviews
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Adam L
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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14 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

After staying at another Orkney hotel that I was only to glad to leave with my friends we went to the Kirkwall Hotel. The rooms are not very large but the charm of the place and the location clearly make up for it in spades. If I am in a place that amazing all I did was sleep in my... More

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Kevin M
Inverness, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011

The location of the hotel is great. The service was very very good. When we arrived at the hotel the staff were really polite and very helpful. Our room was a little on the tired side and could do with being redecorated, but that is really just cosmetic as the room was clean and there is so much to do... More

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Treepixie40
Midlands, UK
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

I had a suite room, which wasn't expensive compared to the rest of the island's hotels and gave me a corner room, fabulous views across the harbour and a jacuzzi bath! Quite a change given I was going to camp... Right from the first phone call they were helpful, professional and friendly, even phoning the local restaurant for me to... More

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Gill M
Blairgowrie, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011

Most enjoyable evening spent in the hotel restaurant with close family we were staying on the Island with. Pleasant surroundings, the dining room is extremely comfortable and ambience is just right. All staff are very friendly and attentive to your whole dining experience.They are even lovable!! :)) Food was quite delicious, always served hot and each menu choice was delivered... More

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raypcox
Reading, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011

The hotel is in a great location, overlooking the harbour, but the whole place needs some TLC. Some parts were fine, but our bedroom was very tired. For example paint was peeling from the bathroom window, there was some mould in the corners of the shower, and a crack in the bedroom door was covered with adhesive tape. Most of... More

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christy21040
sussex
Top Contributor
55 reviews
22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011

We stayed as part of an archaeology group of 26 and I hoped we would be assigned one of the front rooms. We were and it was lovely waking overlooking the old harbour. The room was high-ceilinged and comfortable and the en suite was fine; as is usual the room had been divided into two and the en-suite carved out... More

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hurstie617
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011

Clean but dated rooms. good service. Nice reading room overlooking the harbor. More

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Vogel1
London, UK
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17 reviews
26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2011

Booked a very last minute 4 day solo trip to orkney and didn't want to spend too much on accomo this time. Had a nice and welcoming stay in a lovely superior twin room overlooking the harbour (room 117?)on my 2nd night. The reception staff was really friendly and was ever so helpful and accomodating (had to leave/acccess my luggage... More

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emiana
London, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
71 reviews
95 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2011

Booked this hotel because it was the only one with availability over the holiday period when visited. It is a beautiful bpstructure and is right on the harbour. Great location, but it is overpriced for what you get. And what do you get? Tired, mismatched, dirty furnishings and linens, a dreadful breakfast and very little service. Just avoid this place... More

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