Innkeepers strike the perfect balance between pamper and polish. We felt well cared for here. More

On a quiet street in Kirkwall is the Inn I might like to live out my days in the Orkneys. Run by 2 charming innkeepers who aim to accommodate thier quests with great well appointed lodging, food & hospitality. It is because of Gifford & Robert that we decided to go back in 2012 for the Festival in June and... More

Ideally located close to the centre of Kirkwall...the ferries and the buses. Nice , clean room and comfortable bed. The decor is individual but somehow fitting. Robert and Gifford were unfailingly pleasant and did their best to make sure I had a good time. Breakfasts were really nice with a good choice of menu. Nice little bar and a very... More

Just back from 3 days holiday in this lovely hotel. Giffie and Robert were so friendly and welcoming.The rooms and the whole hotel is spotless and smells lovely. Meals are excellent Bedrooms are very tastefully decorated with a little teddy on the bed to welcome you back to your room - I loved this little extra touch. Nothing is too... More

Giffie and Robert went out of their way to make our stay at their hotel as enjoyable as possible. I'd certainly recommend it More

I stayed with two friends for a week.The hotel was in an excellent location within easy walking distance of the town centre.The hotel was very comfortably furnished and we found the staff made every effort to make our stay enjoyable.We found the food was of a high quality and the service in the restaurant very good More

Located in the building that housed Kirkwall’s first hospital a very short walk from the main (but small) commercial & administrative district of the Orkneys, the West End hotel is not like most hotels. You will remember your stay here. Decoration and furniture is wilfully old-fashioned, so if bleeding-edge fashion is your thing don’t come here. But if you are... More

Comfortable and very friendly. Located just a few minutes walk from the Cathedral. Robert and Giffie could not have been more helpful and had masses of good advice and information about Orkney. Good value for money. More

Made to feel welcome from the minute we arrived. The owners are fantastic and show a real interest in their guests, nothing was too much trouble for them. The hotel is the cleanest hotel I have ever stayed in. Breakfast was perfectly cooked and served in a fantastic dining room. Our bedroom was quite small, room 9, but it is... More