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The Royal Hotel Stromness

3.0 star property
Stromness inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hallway
Sports bar
Interior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited onsite parking

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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The price is $249
includes taxes & fees
$207 per night
Dec 8 - Dec 9
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About the neighborhood

Map
55-57 Victoria St, Stromness, Scotland, KW16 3BS

What's nearby

  • Stromness Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stromness Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Maes Howe - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Ring of Brogdar - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Skara Brae - 14 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skara Brae Prehistoric Village - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Julia's Cafe Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Noust Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pier - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Flattie Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel Stromness

Adjacent to a golf course, The Royal Hotel Stromness is a great choice for a stay in Stromness. The sports bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Hudson Lounge, which serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
  • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite parking limited
  • 24-hour offsite parking within 1312 ft (GBP 2 per day)
  • Street parking available

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (323 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Adjacent to a golf course

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 20-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Highchair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

The Hudson Lounge - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Front Bar - Onsite sports bar. Open daily.
The Haven Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and March 31.

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 2 per day (1312 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

The Royal Hotel Stromness Inn
The Royal Hotel Stromness Stromness
The Royal Hotel Stromness Inn Stromness

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Hotel Stromness currently open?
The property is closed between November 1 and March 31.
Does The Royal Hotel Stromness offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Royal Hotel Stromness does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel Stromness?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Hotel Stromness?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Hotel Stromness?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Royal Hotel Stromness and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting.
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Hotel Stromness?
Yes, The Hudson Lounge offers local cuisine.
What's the area around The Royal Hotel Stromness like?
The Royal Hotel Stromness is in the heart of Stromness, a short 3-minute walk from Stromness Ferry Terminal and 14 minutes' walk from Mainland.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Central location, clean spacious room. Excellent breakfast choices, food was excellent. Great location to visit Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones and Mae Showe.
Catherine, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Anna, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Add a mirror in the room for drying ones hair
Eunice, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, well-appointed, comfortable, quiet. Right in the center of Stromness, 5 minute walk from the ferry. Ours was a twin, two flights up. Only knock is no lift.
David, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Justin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, great breakfast, super-comfortable bed in a clean, spacious room.
Karen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great, had to park a few blocks away but no big deal, room is nice with a nice comfy bed
Jason, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Beautiful old hotel with fantastic friendly staff and one of the best full breakfasts we’ve had in the UK. It can be noisy with the pub downstairs (we were on the 1st floor) and the proximity to the other buildings. Dinner at the Ferry Inn which is the sister hotel was incredible. Make sure to have the scallops.
Terry, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay.
Great stay…..wonderful large updated room and bathroom. Large windows…..lots of light and great shades for night. Check in was simple. Bar on site. Great breakfast included…..so many good choices for a hit breakfast. Parking was the only concern for us…..but turned out to be easy. We parked at the ferry terminal….had to move our luggage but only 2 minutes away. Yes the terminal charges but when we parked at 4PM one day could pay till noon the next day. Supper was offered at their companion inn….The Ferry Inn….2 minute walk. Make reservations. Was a great place to eat with great good with great service.
Catherine, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

This is a friendly place with clean pleasant rooms and a nice breakfast. However, it isn’t really a hotel, more a pub offering bed and breakfast. When I booked it advertised a restaurant, but this had closed down by the time we arrived, and we had to book dinner in a sister hotel nearby. Not a big issue, but as there are only two restaurants in town you have to book early. We found here that like many places in Orkney there seems to be a serious staff shortage. The same lovely lady who served breakfast also ran the bar all day and tried to cover reception duty. She was fantastic (older lady with long hair) but struggled to cover everything. However, we would stay again, and it seemed much nicer than the other hotel in town.
Sean, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

This is one of the few places to stay in the ferry port of Stromness, Mainland Orkney. The staff (and pretty much everyone on the island) are extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is well-located close to the ferry to mainland Scotland. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The included breakfast is marvelous! The main drawbacks are that the building is old, so there is no parking and no elevator. The hotel is staffed only by the breakfast servers and then the bartender, so checking in is slightly confusing. The sister hotel, The Ferry Inn, responds promptly to any concerns however and is very helpful. I would definitely stay here again!
Anne M, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

david, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

We only really saw staff at the hotel when we checked in and out. Otherwise it seemed relatively unattended. Noise from the pub carried upstairs into our room. The hotel has no lift, which I understand, but I sorted my search by places with lifts and it still came up. My friend has problems with stairs, so it was kind of inconvenient. Overall am OK stay, but next time I would stay in Kirkwall.
Erin, 1-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor

Dyfed, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice host.
Kelli, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Great location on main street in heart of Stromness, very convenient for the bus to Kirkwall and hiring bike. The staff were very helpful and breakfast service was excellent. Unfortunately there was a problem with the lighting in the bathroom, which without a window for natural light was very dim.
Alison, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

There’s a back bar that’s bright and comfortable (ask the bartender how to get through). The rooms were small but comfortable. The people were so friendly in this little town. Great food but everything closes early. Far fewer tourists here. It’s a great stop!
Catherine, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location
Had a large room with a king size bed. Great experience, helpful staff.
david kent, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Angela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service
Brenda, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming check-in with Scott, who was also a lot of fun at the bar! Room was spacious and had everything we needed to enjoy exploring Orkney. Breakfast was so much food and wonderful service both mornings. We had dinner at the sister inn Ferry Inn and enjoyed owner Gareth's service numerous times as he seems to be everywhere! All around cheerful hospitality and a lot of laughs in our stay, making Royal Hotel a fun part of our Orkney experience!
Tammi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Laura, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Pleasurable Stay
Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were excellent. Our room was Ok but the shower in the bathroom was poor and let the room down. We had an enjoyable stay in Orkney. There is only limited parking outside the hotel so used nearby longstay parking. It is a pity that the hotel does not provide food in the evenings but the food at the sister hotel "The Ferry Inn " was good to excellent. We would stay again.
PAUL, 5-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Jan, 1-night trip
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