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Stromness Hotel

2.5 of 5
Pier Head, Stromness KW16 3AA, Scotland
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Stromness Hotel
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alresford
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

The hotel looks out onto Stromness Harbour which is a hive of activity with crab fishers and scuba diving boats. The interior of the hotel is a bit dated but rooms are large and well looked after. Food is good quality and very plentiful - fish in particular is to be recommended.

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Glasgow
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

Up at Stromness for a Family Bereavement. We stayed in the annexe which had 3 bedrooms and a kitchen. It was a gathering of the Family clan and although the weather was dreadful it was more than compensated by the great welcome we received from the owners of the Royal Hotel. They could not do enough for us and we... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

We really loved this Hotel. Our Room was very big with a tremendous view, No. 3 if anyone is interested ! It had a huge bay window, with a sofa and armchair to sit and watch activities. Really lovely old Hotel, the corridor outside our room was about 9 feet wide, also a window there and sofa to admire the... More

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Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

We travelled to Stromness on The Orkney isles, the Stromness Hotel is situated on the Pier Head which is handy if you are using the ferry as we did. A traditional holday hotel with large rooms (we were lucky enough to get one with a view over the harbour) bed was comfortable and breakfast was a delight.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2012

I stayed at this hotel with a group of fellow walkers in 2012. Most of us were elderly and we were certainly not a noisy group. On three evenings at dinner we were told by staff to be quiet because the management of the hotel had booked another activity at the other end of the dining room or across the... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2012

If you ever stay at this hotel, make sure that there is not any noisy party going on far into the night. I did not and paid the price of no sleep! Otherwise the hotel was passable but fairly old and run-down and without any particular attractions.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2012

Room 12 is above the kitchen & when the kitchen fans are on it is very noisey. Hotel decor bit dated but clean. Staff very friendly and helpfull but time it took to serve a meal (over 2 hours)! Quality of meal nothing special.

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Alice Springs, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2012

Spacious, clean but older rooms in an older hotel with a great bar and restaurant with excellent meals. We stayed here as a family of 13 for two nights recently and ate in the restaurant both nights. Our meals were so good the first night that many of ordered the same meal the next night. The staff were lovely.

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2012

Right in the centre of town, good parking and a great restaurant. Given that the town was nearly closed at least the hotel was warm and staff very friendly. The storm was cold and it was uninviting outside. Although not the most luxurious it was quite good value for money.

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East Riding of Yorkshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

Loved the fact that the ferry boat lit up our room at night and the hustle and bustle of the small harbour right outside the front door. I love "time warp" hotels and was so pleased this one hadn't been hacked about for the purpose of updating! It could be turned into a boutique hotel and the tariff doubled....no thanks!... More

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Additional Information about Stromness Hotel

Address: Pier Head, Stromness KW16 3AA, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Orkney Islands > Mainland > Stromness
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Stromness
Price range (per night): RM350 - 679
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Established in 1901, our historic 42 bedroom hotel lies in the heart of the unique fishing port of Stromness, overlooking the working harbour and Scapa Flow. The bedrooms are en-suite with telephones, colour television and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a lift to all floors and car parking is available to guests. Indulge in the charm of a picturesque village harbour view from the bay windows of the Hamnavoe Lounge Bar where award-winning Orkney Ales are available on tap or enjoy a welcoming open fire and warm atmosphere in the splendour of the Flattie Bar. Residents can enjoy a cosy quiet atmosphere in the Still Room with a choice of over one hundred malt whiskies. The a la carte Scapa Flow Restaurant prides itself on using the finest local Orcadian produce - the very best grass-reared beef, fresh fish and succulent shellfish. To the rear of the hotel we have a large beautifully kept Victorian Garden where residents can enjoy a stroll in the evening or a quiet refreshment whilst relaxing in the afternoon. The hotel can also cater for weddings, parties and functions for up to 120 guests or any special event you may require, at very competitive rates. Please contact us for details. ... more   less 
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