Just returned from four night break at The Smithfield Hotel, we were very comfortable in a cosy well fitted out room and large ensuite bathroom with walk in shower. Location was ideal for travelling to all parts of the island, Skara Brae, Churchill Barrier and Kirkwall and St Magnus cathedral we dined in the hotel each evening and were spoiled... More

I was sorely disappointed when our guide stopped here for our lunch because I was hoping to have Sunday dinner in much nicer premises. The place must be well-loved by the locals who seemed to be numerous that day. Having said that, I am not sure how many places you can go for a bite to eat around there. The... More

I have stayed at the Smithfield Hotel twice this year for five days each visit. If you are a trout fisherman like me then this hotel's location could not be better situated in amongst Orkneys finest wild trout lochs. The friendly hospitality could not be bettered either, the owners are very keen and knowledgable about the local trout fishing, the... More

It was hard to find a room during the Orkney Music Festival, so we took pot luck, and got the last of the 6 rooms. The reception was friendly and the room was clean and functional,. Not only that. but the hotel supplies free wifi. We took dinner in the restaurant, and it was really most excellent. The location is... More

Not brilliant for price. very dated rooms though cleanish. Not to my taste. Not to sure about the hygiene of having a carpet in the toilet. Put off when local lads drinking in the ajoining pub vomited outside. Main plus was the location to my place of work. Null and void if you are a tourist though.