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Stromness Hotel

Pier Head, Stromness KW16 3AA, Scotland
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Stromness Hotel
Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Stromness
3.5 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
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Melbourne, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

A traditional hotel in a very convenient spot straight off the ferry but it misses the chance to provide local knowledge in a wonderful area full of surprises. The desk staff were reluctant to help with information even about events advertised in the hotel. If you book a single room expect to be cramped into a tiny space. Double rooms... More

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Elgin, Scotland, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

on may weekend 2011. 4 of us stayed in this hotel for my mums 85th birthday gift. Hotel next to the water ..ideal for me , rooms were clean and tidy ,beds and bathroom cleaned every day . w e had an evening meal for the 3 nights we were there ,they were good ,all in all a good break... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
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Please do not believe the marketing material for this hotel that suggests it has been recently refurbished and has an al a carte restaurant. Have a look at the pictures I have posted for the truth. I agree with other visitors comments this refurbishment must have been done in 1970. This is a very tired and run down hotel that... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011
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Our first trip to the Orkneys, and now we're hoping it won't be our last. We picked the Stromness Hotel over others in part because of T.A. reviews, in part because of its proximity to the amazing Neolithic artifacts. We were very late in the season, and lucked into Room 2, one of the two on the front with huge... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011
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We stayed here for three nights (from 17 September as part of a group. We had a very friendly greeting and were amazed at the size of the room we had - it was old fashioned but comfortable with real old wooden sash windows - which rattled in the gale that was blowing - a judicious stuffing with toilet paper... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011

We stayed here in early August and had a wonderful time. The hotel room could do with updating but was wonderfully clean with heaps of room. We found the staff very helpful and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The restaurant served good meals. Would recommend it as a place to stay as it overlooks the harbour and is on the... More

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011

We stayed at the Stromness Hotel for three nights and just loved the place. Although a bit tired the place was charming and the staff so helpful. There was a mini hurrricane during the Saturday night with lashing rain, the wind whistled around the building and this just added to the great experience. The breakfasts and evening meals were first... More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011

Stayed 1 night in the Stromness Hotel after our tent was blown away in a storm, and our return ferry was next day. The price we paid for the hotel was probably near the top end for the Island, but with a lot of B&B's full, we didn't want the hassle of driving round trying to find somewhere cheaper. The... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011

The Stromness Hotel is located in front of the harbour, in the middle of the town. Rooms are standard and very roomy. Restaurant offers a varied menu. The bar at the restaurant has a nice selection of ales from two Orcadian breweries. What is most remarkable is the Hotel's Whisky Bar, which claims to offer more than 100 types of... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011

We stayed at the Stromness Hotel for one night and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We had a family room with 4 single beds which was very spacious and clean. The hotel has old fashioned charm and the staff were extremely welcoming. We ate in the hotel restaurant and the food was excellent and great value for money. Breakfast was also... More

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Pier Head, Stromness KW16 3AA, Scotland
Price range (per night):* 46 AUD - 74 AUD

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