Victorian hotel which has recently been taken over! Decorated in new old fashioned wallpaper to match the hotel. Receptionist was very friendly and helpful. We stayed in February when everything closed down and out of season so no food available. Receptionist told us we could go to the only pub the Royal and order Chinese takeout and either eat at pub or if we wanted at the hotel. we opted for the pub as it was much warmer.

Unable to gain access to the building as the front door was shut and locked. Had to ring Paymans and ask them to ring reception to let us in, turns out Reception is 2 flights up on a level with the car park at the back. No information about a car park at the back!!

We ended up here thanks to another hotel cancelling our booking. Reviews didn’t look good but we found it quite ok. Our room was recently renovated, it was bright airy, the staff were great, and breakfast was lovely. They are in the middle of changing things in the hotel so I can see it coming back to its glory days in the not so distant future. It also looks like the Munsterrs home at night!

They should clean up the entrance from the back car park. Doesn’t give a good first impression.

The hotel is a sort of antique, but it is just fit my likings. The meals in the restaurant is excellent. Especially the fish and chip which my daughter ordered. Very fresh. I only met one hotel staff during my staff. He is very kind and helpful. Private parking location is in the the back of the hotel but up on the hill in the back. Which needs some patience to find it out even with a simple map put on the front desk. Afterall, with that price tag, I am very satisfied. Adam

We booked last minute and we had a good room. There is a lift in the building. The breakfast was not included in our price and the first day we had a buffet, that was great. The second day, there was no buffet, but we could order. The staff was very friendly !! It is an old building but inside is everything you need and very contemporary.

we had to find a parking spot for our (big) car and a trailer, that was not so easy, but that is something the hotel can't do anything about. :-)

The hotel is just walking distance to the pier and coop shop. there are a lot of restaurants around the area as well. A perfect place if you want to explore around orkney's highlights such as skara brea, ring of brodgar and yesnaby cliffs. there is a cycle hire near the hotel as bus times are really hard to come by. I like my room, despite is budget friendly, it has the view of the sea and a decent space. Receptionist Ula is amazing and approachable, she greeted me at the entrance and oriented me to the place such as fire exit, alarm tests (at a certain day) and the restaurant for breakfast, shes also knowledgeable around the area. There are other workers during that time as they are doing a bit of renovation but everyone is friendly and welcoming. the renovation didnt bother me at all. i had a good nights sleep and the bed is so comfortable. The second day I met Ellie, another receptionist which is also great, we had a good conversation about Orkney. would come back again and definitely book to this place again

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The location is excellent, right in the centre and nr the ferry. The staff were very helpful, polite and responsive. It was clean and the room was big, comfy beds and decent shower over bath.

They really should say it's dry at booking (I don't drink but husband wasn't impressed). We didn't want breakfast so that didn't bother us but it would be good to have option. It's not clear if the car park is real or not - it is, we found it! And round the back, not a great entrance via a fire door to it.

Fantastic central location, especially for the Orkney Folk Festival. Walk everywhere in Stromness. Very comfy bed, warm rooms, strong Wi-fi signal, free parking and great breakfasts every morning. iain and Chrissy were so friendly, welcoming and efficient. We felt a bit sad to leave after such a great week. Although the Stromness Hotel is not licenced, the Ferry Inn, Royal Hotel and British Legion bars are conveniently close.

The hotel’s hallways, main stairwell, and other shared spaces have a beautifully restored antique charm that might make you think the rooms are going to be quaint but perhaps tired or rustic— not so! Our room was the most spacious and tastefully updated we stayed in during several weeks of traveling in northern Scotland. The hotel is a lovely and well situated home base from which to enjoy Stromness’s little downtown and explore Orkney Island’s fascinations.

Fantastic location, excellent full breakfast, room with view, sitting area as well as beds and bathroom.

Disappointed that, because of staff shortages the restaurant was not available for evening meals as advertised in the guide book.

Outside ferry terminal, historical building, cooked buffet breakfast. Room radiator

TV kept freezing and pixelating till reception came to fix. Only one plug outlet including TV. Hot and cold water taps. Room 10 is not as nice as other rooms when people checked out and I look inside