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Kirkwall Hotel

Harbour Street, Kirkwall KW15 1LE, Scotland
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Kirkwall Hotel
Ranked #8 of 10 hotels in Kirkwall
3.5 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
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Fort Worth, Texas
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

After changing a room due to misunderstanding, we enjoyed the hotel very much. Fantastic view of the harbor. Our room was very quiet, but some were not. Dining room staff did an amazing job considering the number of guests. More

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Debra Low, Owner at Kirkwall Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2012

Thank you very much for your kind comments, we appreciate you taking the time to review The Kirkwall Hotel. We look forward to welcoming you back to Orkney again in the future. More

Top Contributor
51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
154 helpful votes 154 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Went here for a meal. Went to the bar for dinks - no-one came to the table - 2 staff chatting and then walked away from the bar ignoring me! One came back after a few minutes. After sitting for a while told to move tables as the one we were at was reserved (no sign). A group tried to... More

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Debra Low, Owner at Kirkwall Hotel, responded to this review
17 May 2012

In our bars guests would usually go to the bar for drinks, however if asked to do so our staff will happily take your order and serve at the table. From 2pm to 6pm we serve an all day menu available in our bar areas, rather than in the restaurant for practical reasons. We DO take reservations for lunch and... More

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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed for one night as unable to catch flight home. Nice view over harbour and close to town centre. Warm welcome and quick check-in. Smallish but comfortable room and very comfortable bed. I had dinner in the hotel and was surprised by the excellent menu selection which by far surpassed those in hotels (and restaurants) in larger city hotels. Excellent... More

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Debra Low, Owner at Kirkwall Hotel, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Thank you very much for your wonderful comments, we appreciate you taking the time to kindly review The Kirkwall Hotel. Your experience as a guest is exactly what we aim for. More

Hereford
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Comfortable room, spoilt on a saturday night by drunks in the room above from 02.30 until 0500 hours, complained and was immediately told I would not be charged for that night. We spent 4 nights there, I had to get up before 6am each morning to go on a job and there was never any hot water, my wife said... More

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Debra Low, Owner at Kirkwall Hotel, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Thank you for your nice comments, we look forward to welcoming you back to The Kirkwall Hotel again on your next trip to Orkney. More

Sydney
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel is a bit rambly and comfy with loads of atmosphere, florals and tartan. The bed was comfortable. The walls thin though and we could hear the neighbours television at night. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful but my partner was one minute late for breakfast and refused porridge. It is centrally located and has a good... More

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Debra Low, Owner at Kirkwall Hotel, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Thank you for your comments. We are glad you had a comfortable stay with us, we apologise for the breakfast issue this is not our usual service and indeed you can get porridge anytime day or night! More

Isle of Lewis, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I am glad that I got a discount as I would not have wanted to pay full price for my Superior Plus Double room. Bed was nice but bathroom had zero water pressure and reminded me of a caravan bathroom. Furniture mismatched and desk too small to be useful. It DID have blackout linings on the curtains which was a... More

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Debra Low, Owner at Kirkwall Hotel, responded to this review
17 May 2012

Thank you for your comments, which our reception team apologised for and dealt with at the time by discounting your bill. We are sorry you felt you could not accept our offer to move to another room within the hotel. The noise however was not from our Skippers bar but rather from a private residence nearby outwith our control. With... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

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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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

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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Midlands, UK
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
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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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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Harbour Street, Kirkwall KW15 1LE, Scotland
Price range (per night):* RM210 - 358

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