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The Stromness Hotel

Name: The Stromness Hotel
Address: The Pierhead, Orkney Islands, Scotland, KW16 3AA, The Pierhead, KW16 3AA, Scotland
Rating: 7

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7.0

/10

Pleasant

88 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Maya

10.0

/ 10

The dining was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy with a view of the harbor.

Anna

10.0

/ 10

Classic charming old hotel feel...like an old movie. Everything was clean and good hot water. We had ferry cancellations and they were very kind and kept us two extra nights in the same room. Breakfast was good and hearty and the attached evening restaurant was fabulous.

Peter

10.0

/ 10

Pros: Friendly staff. Fantastic English breakfast. Great location, walking distance from the ferry terminal and all stores near the Stronmess waterfront. Even without an elevator, the parking location made it easy to access the room. Beds were clean and comfortable. Showers had nice high water pressure that gave a massage feeling. Cons: The building is historic, so the floors had older carpet. Newer flooring, e.g. newer carpet or luxury vinyl plank could improve the stay experience. Parking area had mosquitos after the rain. Mosquito counter measures may have been helpful. E.g. Spaying, stratgeically placed zappers, torches, etc... This was our first visit to the Orkney islands. We visited in August. Insect repellant is highly recommended when visiting certain areas on the island. The local people were all very friendly. Overall, the Stromness hotel was a great experience. My family and friends all had a fun time. We would stay at this hotel again if we were to visit the Orkney Islands.

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The Pierhead, Orkney Islands, Scotland, KW16 3AA

Main Facilities

Restaurant

Parking

WiFi

Near Piers Art Centre

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The Pierhead, Orkney Islands, Scotland, KW16 3AA

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General

Near Piers Art Centre

Location

With a stay at The Stromness Hotel in Stromness, you'll be just steps from Piers Art Centre and Stromness Ferry Terminal. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Stromness Museum and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Standing Stones of Stenness.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Piers Art Centre - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Stromness Ferry Terminal - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Stromness Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Standing Stones of Stenness - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Maes Howe - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Barony Mill - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Ring of Brogdar - 10 km / 6.2 mi
St. John's Head - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Bay of Skaill - 12.1 km / 7.5 mi
Skara Brae - 12.3 km / 7.6 mi
Old Man of Hoy - 14.6 km / 9.1 mi
Corrigall Farm Museum - 14.7 km / 9.1 mi
Maes Howe - 16 km / 10 mi
Orkneyinga Saga Centre - 16.1 km / 10 mi
Marwick Head RSPB Nature Reserve - 19.5 km / 12.1 mi

The nearest major airport is Kirkwall (KOI) - 29.9 km / 18.6 mi

Renovations

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 18 2025 to April 12 2026 (dates subject to change):

Dining venue(s)

Facilities

This hotel has 4 floors in 1 building and offers designated smoking areas.

Business Facilities

Limited parking is available onsite.

Dining

Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.

Rooms

Stay in one of 42 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided weekly.

All facilities in The Stromness Hotel

Bar, Cafe and Lounge

Common Space

Exterior

Others

Restaurant

Transportation

Limited parking

Connectivity

Free WiFi

General

Smoking area

Public Facilities

Coffee shop

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Stromness Hotel

Important Note

Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:

15:00 - 23:00

Check-out:

Before 11:00

General Check-in Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

, There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Quiet hours are enforced at the property from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pets

Limited Number Of Pets In Room

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General Information

Popular Facilities	Restaurant, Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time	From 15:00 - 23:00 - to 11:00
Available rooms at The Stromness Hotel	42
Number of floors in The Stromness Hotel	4
Another facilities in The Stromness Hotel	Limited parking, Free WiFi, Smoking area, Coffee shop

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What are available facilities at The Stromness Hotel?

There are top facilites at The Stromness Hotel such as Restaurant, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)

What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Stromness Hotel?

The standard check-in time at The Stromness Hotel is starting from 15:00 - 23:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00

What is the star rating of The Stromness Hotel?

The Stromness Hotel is a 2.0-star hotel.

How many floors does The Stromness Hotel have?

The Stromness Hotel has 4 floors.

How many rooms are available at The Stromness Hotel?

The Stromness Hotel has 42 rooms in total.

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Overall Ratings & Reviews The Stromness Hotel

Other sources (88)

7.0

Pleasant

From 88 reviews

Cleanliness

7.4

Room Comfort

7.0

Service and Facilites

7.6

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Frazor

Leisure Family

2.0

/10

Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hotel closed all food and beverage service. There was a notice on their website but no notice on Expedia. The surrounding town was largely closed too, so being without food options was not acceptable. The hotel emailed to confirm my reservation. I complained and asked for a cancellation and refund. They never answered. As the cost was prepaid, I guess I will not get my money back. Ultimately we booked into a hotel in Kirkwall. This was a shockingly bad experience. I would urge everyone to avoid this “hotel”.

Lawrence

6.0

/10

Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Bearing in mind it was just at the end of the season, and I arrived 1 hour early - unable to contact anyone by telephone or at reception to see if room ready. Despite the hotel being almost empty, it wasn’t! Staff friendly enough but a bit of a ‘Shining’ feel to a mostly empty hotel. Room fine, bed comfy and shower fine. Need to address the ‘dry’ hotel situation as it forces guests to go out - and probably dine elsewhere too. Staff (when you find them) helpful enough but lacking initiative? Would stay again for experience and ferry convenience. Unusual layout makes sense if arriving by car and you get directions to the car park in advance!

Maya

Business and Leisure

10.0

/10

Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The dining was excellent and the staff friendly and accommodating. The room was cozy with a view of the harbor.

Anna

Leisure Family

10.0

/10

Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

John

8.0

/10

Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Breakfast good. Limited food options in stromness. Access to buses ferries and neolithic sites very good

Jon and Mary

Leisure with Partner

8.0

/10

Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Convenient to the ferry and shopping. Helpful staff. Rooms were quaint and hotel in good condition

Jon and Mary

Leisure

8.0

/10

Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Loved being able to walk to shopping nearby and the ferry! It’s a beautiful old hotel and is kept as such. Our ferry was delayed and we were so happy to get another room here for the second night. Staff was courteous and enthusiastic. Our bathroom electricity went out the second night but wasn’t a problem. There was a book loaning shelf on the 3rd floor. We didn’t try the restaurant.

David

Business

4.0

/10

Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

£188 for a tiny , dated , tired room. Uncomfortable bed , cobwebs hanging from the ceiling , the only thing smaller than the bedroom was the bathroom…. Ridiculously over priced , mainly because of the captive trade on Orkney , but no need for the poor condition and quality.

Martha

with Partner

6.0

/10

Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The staff all seemed to be seasonal and weren’t really able to give us directions to places. But they were very friendly.

Peter

10.0

/10

Reviewed 45 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Adam

8.0

/10

Reviewed 45 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean and spacious, but rather basic facilities. Wonderful staff!

Amy

Leisure Family

8.0

/10

Reviewed 47 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This hotel is conveniently right by the ferry terminal. There is an elevator but when we stayed in late June 2025, the elevator was broken. We brought a car to the island and it was difficult to find the designated parking area behind the hotel; even with GPS there is no clear sign for the hotel when approaching from the back road until you have already driven down the driveway and into the parking area. We were unfamiliar with how to use the vintage locks, but the staff on duty was very helpful coming to our room and showing us how to use the lock. The bathroom was spacious and beds were comfortable.

kevin

10.0

/10

Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

close to sea port and right next to whole rows of shops bars places to explore- jut dandy

Mark

4.0

/10

Reviewed 53 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Faded glory. Very over-priced. Shower had not been cleaned properly since previous guest. Housekeeping door (with COSSH label re hazardous substances within) was lwft unlocked / open for half my stay. No lift so stairs were a chore. No-smokiny policy not enforced properly (guests were opening the fire door outside my room to smoke, the fumes of which were then present in my room.

Lesley

with Partner

8.0

/10

Reviewed 57 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The hotel car park has a skip full to overflowing, and this, as well as disused furniture and scrap metal reduced the hotel parking, on an island where parking spaces are hard to find. We were not given the code to the fire door but were lucky enough to meet another couple of guests who did and let us in. The manageress was aloof and abrupt but the 2 girls working in the restaurant rescued the hotel from getting a lower grading. The hotel also let itself down with the amount of litter at the under side of the hotel, as well as seemingly dumped bedding.

Ann

Business

10.0

/10

Reviewed 96 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Just would have preferred a bar facility but was fine with that also thanks

Sand

Friends and Family Family

4.0

/10

Reviewed 100 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This was a very pretty old hotel… But we were unimpressed with the service. When we checked in the person answered a phone call and we were standing waiting with our luggage. The hotel was not so busy. The rooms are reasonably clean, but there’s little care attention put into products like soap and shampoo. Location was good right by the ferry, which was handy as we didn’t have our own car. However, we will choose somewhere different next time.

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Business

6.0

/10

Reviewed 101 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This hotel was probably very good in its day but it could use a bit of tlc. The staff were welcoming but clearly stressed. Dinner service was very very slow with no ambience in the restaurant. No alcohol served so you will have to byo. Its a shame as its a prime location but based on the restaurant experience i wouldnt stay again.

Stephanie

Leisure Family

10.0

/10

Reviewed 101 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I loved this stay. The hotel had some poor reviews and I did not have that experience. The checkin process was quick and easy. The staff were very friendly. The hotel could not be closer to the ferry (you could walk in five minutes probably). We had the closest parking spot as live ever had - right in front of the hotel (free parking until 9am). The beds were comfortable. The room was cute. There was one time when I heard the pipes from someone else’s room. We were there late and out pretty early so that didn’t really affect us. If this might be a concern for you I would recommend wax ear plugs. Don’t let the quirks of an old building or the negative reviews of a few turn you off of this one!

Christine

Leisure with Partner

2.0

/10

Reviewed 106 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room we had should not be rented out. The window wouldn’t close; it was open about 4”. We shoved a towel in to block the cold air and rain. The ceiling in the bathroom leaked badly. In the morning there was quite a puddle. Extremely dated which would be fine if it was an interesting dated. The reception staff are hard to find, but once you find one they’re helpful.

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