WELCOME and experience a 17^th Century hotel where award-winning local cuisine meets traditional Orcadian hospitality in the heart of the ancient royal burgh of Kirkwall.
Dating back to 1670, the hotel offers every modern convenience, while retaining its original features and charms. Ideally situated in the town centre, the hotel is minutes from the magnificent St. Magnus Cathedral, Bishop’s and Earl’s Palaces and award-winning local jewellery shops. The infamous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Skara Brae, and Maeshowe and the Ring of Brodgar are an easy 25 minutes drive away. We are ten minutes drive from Kirkwall Airport. Whether you are planning a weekend getaway, a peaceful nature break from the mainland or including Orkney in your Scottish adventure travels, The Orkney Hotel is a unique find and here to serve your needs.

The Orkney Hotel offers business professionals a superb venue and fantastic facilities for hosting corporate events as well as the local Roundtable meetings.

Our family-owned hotel offers 30 elegant and comfortable en-suite rooms. The cosy Reading Room has a crackling fire in the winter where you can relax with a wee dram from our extensive whisky menu. Superior rooms and Deluxe Four-Poster offer indulgent touches ranging from Jacuzzi baths to four-poster beds. WIFI access is available in the public areas of the hotel.

Our Taste of Orkney Garden View Restaurant overlooking our private garden offers a unique dining experience.  Head Chef Mark Jordan uses the finest local ingredients including native bred beef and lamb, and daily harvested seafood. Planning a day out? Ask for a packed lunch at reception.

Dinner Menu
6.00pm – 9.30pm

Lounge Bar Menu
 5.30pm to 9.00pm