The Stromness Hotel

Hotel in Scotland

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About this hotel

The Stromness Hotel is set in Stromness. This hotel offers free WiFi. Ring of Brogdar is 6 km away and Standing Stones of Stenness is 6 km from the hotel.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Wheelchair accessible

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

318.3 mi

The Scottish Crannog Centre

268.3 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Triple Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 236 ft²

Sleeps 3

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Single Room with Private Bathroom

1 Single • 150 ft²

Sleeps 1

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Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 269 ft²

Sleeps 4

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Twin Room with Private Bathroom

2 Single • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Stromness Hotel

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Hotel in Scotland

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

The Stromness Hotel is set in Stromness. This hotel offers free WiFi. Ring of Brogdar is 6 km away and Standing Stones of Stenness is 6 km from the hotel.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Wheelchair accessible

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park

318.3 mi

The Scottish Crannog Centre

268.3 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Triple Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 236 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Room with Private Bathroom

1 Single • 150 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 269 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

2 Single • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

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3.0

Jul 2024

Very disappointing

The food was acceptable.

The building is in poor repair and in desperate need of refurbishment. The kitchen facilities only operated part time. The hot food was served late at Breakfast every morning, meaning that I had to make do with the slim offerings on the continental breakfast for half of my stay. The hot breakfast buffet and restaurant facility was only available on certain days. There were no alcohol sales on the premises. It was run with a skeleton staff, some of whom were very pleasant but other, apparently senior staff, gave the impression they would rather be somewhere else. I was travelling for business and had very little choice but to accept the vastly over inflated rates that are being charged for this sub standard hotel. There are many far superior alternatives available on Orkney at a much more reasonable cost, at other times of year. This hotel ( which I understand closes over the winter months) is taking advantage of the general shortage of accommodation on the island during busy seasons without making any effort to improve or invest in their aged facilities. Very disappointed.

3.0

May 2024

Besonderes Hotel mit nostalgischem Flair in sehr guter Lage

Schönes altes Hotel mit nostalgischem Charm, u. a. Eingangshalle mit Drehtür. Atmosphäre und Ausstattung hat mich an alte Filme denken lassen, habe mich sehr sehr wohl gefühlt mit dem Interieur und allem drum und dran ... allein, dass man noch einen richtigen Schlüssel fürs Zimmer bekommen hat und nicht eine Chip-Karte .... Sehr nettes Team. Freundlicher Empfang beim Einchecken, ebenso sehr nettes Team im Restaurant / beim Frühstück. Frühstück konnten wir abends vorbestellen, reichliche Auswahl. Sehr guter Kaffee (Automat mit verschiedenen Auswahlmöglichkeiten). Während unseres Aufenthalts sind bei laufendem Betrieb Renovierungsarbeiten/Malerarbeiten vorgenommen wurden, dies sehr ruhig - wie nebenbei - ohne dass wir das als störend empfunden hätten - im Gegenteil....wir hatten das Gefühl, dass das Hotel zu neuem 'Leben' erweckt wird und dass es sehr gut werden wird.

3.0

Aug 2023

Rather annoyed that the rooms were advertised at £40 cheaper for the same night just after we checke

The receptionist was lovely, the hotel was clean.

The bed was extremely uncomfortable, I could feel the springs in the mattress, I didn't sleep well at all. The window wouldn't shut either.

3.0

Aug 2023

Massively over-priced for a run-down hotel with no bar or restaurant. I won't return.

It was close to where I was working. The breakfast was good and the staff at breakfast (the only staff I came into contact with) were friendly and helpful.

The lack of restaurant or bar was really annoying as everywhere else was really busy. The whole hotel was just 'tired' and in desperate need of renovation. Mould on the window frame, the shower in the room was very weak and kept going from hot to cold without warning. Noise also carried significantly through what seemed like paper-thin walls.

3.0

Aug 2023

Lift

3.0

Aug 2023

happy to stay at the stromness hotel again 🙂

the hotel is down by the harbour in the heart of stromness. the rooms are from an other time, which adds to the charm of the hotel. the beds where comfortabele and clean. the staff where very polite and helpful. we will be happy to stay a night at the stromness hotel 🙂

there is nothing negative to say!

3.0

Aug 2023

Pleasant

The hotel staff were excellent. They had been landed with a difficult situation as the Payman organisation had booked an enormous party into the hotel without thinking of the consequences for other guests - eg noisy corridors at 12.30 am, inadequate room for breakfast. The staff worked hard to ensure that we were well looked after The hotel is an interesting old hotel and the refurbished rooms are very comfortable

The local staff dealt admirably with the problems mentioned above but the Payman organisation needs to think about delivering a quality service rather than just making money. Also, the situation in which almost every question had to be relayed to the Payman organisation makes it challenging for the hotel staff to deal with issues which arise in the hotel. I don,'t think we'll return because we don't want to support an organisation such as Payman which is appears to be primarily about making money and not treating its staff very well or giving them the autonomy to deal with local situations

3.0

Jul 2023

It was ok

Like the breakfast but it was very limited

More options for vegetarians

3.0

Jul 2023

Ok hotel right in centre and big rooms.

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.

3.0

Jul 2023

Very poor

Location

Needs upgrade...poor condition...dirty windows..smell damp

3.0

Jul 2023

Terrible, would not stay there again

Breakfast was continental and traditional. The cooked breakfast was soaked in olive oil and the scrambled egg, well, what exactly was it???

Food, facilities, no lounge room

3.0

Jul 2023

Good

Lovely big family room. Good location. Good breakfast. Friendly staff. Great views from the hotel of Stromness. Very clean.

A lounge area would of been good. Didn't have a bar but that was Ok because it was nice and quiet. Would of been good to sit somewhere for a coffee instead of the room.

3.0

Jul 2023

Unhelpful and unfriendly and unwelcoming

Room is clean; location is convenient; WiFi works well

Needed somewhere to stay in Stromness before catching the boat south in the morning to go to a funeral. Booked this, and as soon as the confirmation email came through, I realised that I must have been distracted as I'd booked for the Wednesday night instead of the Monday. Picked up the phone and called the hotel only to be told that I had to go via Booking.com. Had a look there and it said I could change the date of my reservation -- but then it told me there were no rooms available for Monday. Started a new search and found there were rooms for Monday. Booked one and paid for it. Then sent a message to the hotel via Booking.com requesting a refund for the first incorrect booking as I had now made a new booking -- and the hotel emailed back and said no. Checked in just now and explained all this to the woman on the desk thinking that now that I actually had a human being in front of me surely we could sort all this out sensibly. No such luck. And when I said that this level of unhelpfulness was not very Orcadian of her, her reply was, "This isn't Orkney." What? Last time I checked, Stromness very much was. And the two other places I have stayed in Stromness have both been extremely welcoming and friendly and helpful. Don't stay here. I made an honest mistake -- we all do from time to time -- but to be met with this level of surliness when I tried to sort it out -- this is the sort of thing I came to Orkney to get away from. These people don't deserve your money.

3.0

Jun 2023

Outrageously expensive, could have paid £25 in hostel & it would have matched conditions here

decent bed, room reasonably clean

Gloomy hotel, poor reception, no staff around. Outrageously expensive, £150 per night then breakfast would be extra £20. No welcome pack in room - cheap samples of shower gel & shampoo. No fridge, no water provided. Worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in.

3.0

Jun 2023

Adequate but expensive

Room was clean but basic

Value for. Oney

3.0

Jun 2023

Go to Thurso's Premier Inn instead

The bed room. Convenient location. Nothing else.

Called a hotel, it is not. Neither lunch not supper / dinner available. No bar, no sitting rooms. Nowhere where guests can mix together and chat. Arrived to be told breakfast an extra £15, making (I recall) £130 for a one person one night stay. For that expensive, overpriced and no value for money. If coming by ferry from Thurso on the mainland, much better to spend the night at Thurso's Premier Inn and then catch the first ferry in the morning to Stromness.

3.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

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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3.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

It was an excellent experience to stay at this hotel. The building was built in 1901 and was slightly renovated in the 1970s, but the feel is still original. It is like staying in Hercule Poirot series. The staff is really helpful.

3.0

Feb 2023

Superb

I was welcomed late on in the evening and showed to my room, I could not fault the helpfulness of staff, and the room was clean and warm, I will definitely stay here again in the future.

I was not told about any Wifi, Although I did arrive late in the evening so not a problem.

3.0

Feb 2023

Hidden gem with wonderful staff

Amazing from start to finish. Lovely staff, good location And the room was perfect

Nothing to not like!

3.0

Dec 2022

Don't think I would recommend a stay in this hotel unless there is drastic change

Staff were helpful as best they could given the circumstances

It was advertised as having breakfast and dinner available the hotel manager and chef were away so there was limited foods available ..but was still charged for a full breakfast the hotel was under maintenance aswell

3.0

Oct 2022

OMG

Nothing

Rooms dated, receptionist rude, food raw no menu just told what they had to offer, funny smell as you walk in

3.0

Oct 2022

love this place and all of the staff are incredible! 5th time visiting and I will be back to see if the whisky room is

historic and solid hotel. old style finishing sand meal service. superb!

alcohol has disappeared making it hard for the hotel to compete locally. such a shame and is shortsighted. I am not a drinker but enjoy wine with my evening meal

3.0

Oct 2022

you need to either commit to major improvements, or sell it to someone who will. It looks like you bought this to loose

the historic ambiance was very nice. the building condition leaves a lot to be desired. either fix it up or tear it down. the staff is wonderful and trying to deal with the poor image as discussed with local retailers.

the smells, the antiquated lift, poor lighting, no 3rd floor water pressure, when we’re the draperies last cleaned, cold hallways, no ice, can’t serve drinks,

3.0

Sep 2022

hotel excellently placed but in need of some refurbishment. The staff who we meet were extremely friendly and helpful. O

very central - staff very helpful - could n’t do enough for us.

a bit run down and no bar

3.0

Sep 2022

Disappointing

Hard to say

The building smells awful stale tobacco and mould. It hasn't been decorated since the 70s. We saw 1 lady on check in and no one on check out. It is almost a flop house

3.0

Sep 2022

Beautiful Historic Hotel

Location! If you are heading to the mainland from the Orkneys, this hotel is 2 minutes from the Ferry docks. Food was amazing, the dinning room was cozy and the help was courteous and very nice.

Nothing, everything was great!

3.0

Sep 2022

Bad

Nothing

William Robertson, Trevor Holmes, Natasha Thoroughgood, and Gary McNamee did not like the hotel at all! the rooms were in very bad condition. the guests reported they have been bitten by bugs and @they will not let their dogs even sleep in that hotel. Very very poor condition of the rooms and bathroom, the rooms were dirty and not cleaned at all! Pictures on the website do not match with what the real condition of the hotel is in! the hotel looked very luxurious and nice in the pictures but when the guests arrived and slept one night the next day they did not want to go back. Very bad-rated hotel.

3.0

Sep 2022

Stromness, central location, pier front.

The Stromness Hotel location is excellent for public transport to Scrabster (90 minutes,) Hoy (30 minutes,) X1 bus to Ring of Brodgar, Ness of Brogdar, Standing Stones of Stenness (12 minutes,) Maes Howe tomb and Kirkwall and the 8S bus to Skara Brae. The Stromness Hotel is clean, dry and offers a comfortable roof over your head from the Orkadian weather.

The Entrance on the Ground floor needs updated to be more welcoming and clearer to newcomers, reception on the 1st floor. First impressions is that the hotel is tired.

3.0

Sep 2022

Comfortable

Tired decor. Tv had no channels and was small. Hotel had a lovely old vibe to it but needed a lick of paint and a bathroom update

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Scotland?

The average price for a rental in Scotland is $163 per night. This rental is $6 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Stromness Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Stromness Hotel pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Stromness Hotel?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, internet / wifi, parking, tv, and wheelchair accessible.

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The Stromness Hotel

Hotel in Scotland

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Triple Room with Private Bathroom

Single Room with Private Bathroom

Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

The Stromness Hotel

Hotel in Scotland

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Scotland

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Triple Room with Private Bathroom

Single Room with Private Bathroom

Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Scotland?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Stromness Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Stromness Hotel?

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