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About the Hotel

Shore Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1LG
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Restored Bedrooms

The Kirkwall Hotel offers 37 restored bedrooms with rustic, fishing-inspired decor. King Sea View Rooms are the most spacious, featuring harbor views. Classic Sea View Rooms offer harbor views in a smaller setting. Double Rooms, located in the center of the hotel, have rooftop and hill views. Rooms include Egyptian cotton sheets, goose-down duvets, and 4K HD TVs. Beds can be separated into two singles upon request in some room types. Features include complimentary Wi-Fi, Teapigs teas, and ironing facilities. Family Rooms and the Junior Suite accommodate 2-4 guests, with options for sofa beds and connecting rooms.

Orcadian Dining

The Harbour View Restaurant features dishes showcasing fresh Orcadian produce and a selection of whiskies. The Skippers Bar provides a snack bar menu with light bites and classic meals. A Full Scottish Breakfast is served daily. Afternoon Tea is available on the first weekend of each month, with a selection of finger sandwiches, cakes, and scones. Guests can enjoy a Sunday Lunch on Father's Day. Room service is available during breakfast and dinner hours, with a tray charge of £5.00.

Things to do

The Kirkwall Hotel provides several leisure and entertainment options. The Highland Park Whisky Bar offers over 100 Highland Park whiskies. Skippers Bar provides live entertainment and big-screen TVs for live sports. Whisky and gin tasting flights are available. Nearby, guests can visit the Highland Park Distillery, located a mile from the hotel. Kirkwall offers medieval streets, independent shops, and live music venues. The Orkney Museum and Tankerness House Gardens are also located nearby. The hotel is dog-friendly in designated areas, with treats and accessories available.

Kirkwall Location

Located on the harbor's edge in Kirkwall, The Kirkwall Hotel is near Kirkwall Harbour. Landmarks within 1 km include Harbour Street, The Orkney Distillery, Orkney Witchcraft Memorial, Peedie Sea, Saint Magnus Cathedral, The Orkney Museum, and The Big Tree. Scapa Distillery is 3 km away. The hotel provides access to the Orkney Mainland and outer isles via daily ferries. The hotel is 10 km from The Shore and near historic buildings and independent shops.

Hotel Services

The Kirkwall Hotel offers several services, including free Wi-Fi. The hotel features conference spaces for up to 90 guests. Remote work amenities include desks in bedrooms and printing services. The hotel can assist in tailoring team-building events. The hotel has a children's menu. Dog-friendly rooms are available with dog beds, treats, and accessories. Breakfast is served Monday to Friday from 07:30 - 09:30 and weekends and Bank Holidays from 08:00 - 10:00.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Single Room
2 persons
10 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Twin Room
2 persons
16 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Budget Single Room
2 persons
13 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room
2 persons
18 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
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Getting around

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City Centre
Kirkwall200 m
Airports
Kirkwall (KOI) 6.1 km
Eday (EOI) 31.7 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Shore Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1LG
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Shore Street, Kirkwall, United Kingdom, KW15 1LG
Nearby
Monument
Saint Magnus Cathedral
540 m
Palace
The Earl's Palace
570 m
Museum
The Orkney Museum
470 m
Museum
Orkney Wireless Museum
170 m
Ayre Road
The Orkney Distillery
200 m
Marina
Kirkwall Marina
150 m
Harbour Street
80 m
Albert Street
The Big Tree
320 m
Restaurants
St Magnus Cafe
450 m
Broad St Kirkwall Community Centre
The Happy Haddock
760 m
69 Junction Road
Cafe At No.65
700 m
65 Victoria Street
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:30
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP17.50 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
17

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