The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel is a grand baronial landmark right on the harbour front, looking straight out over the water and the ferries coming and going. It has presence, the kind of solid old stone building that anchors the whole waterfront, and inside it's warm, traditional and comfortable, an easy place to base yourself in this lovely old port.

Rooms & comfort

The bedrooms are comfortable and traditional, with a generous double dressed in crisp white linen, a bay window letting in good light, an armchair and a tea tray with the kettle laid out. Family and triple rooms are roomy, with framed Orkney prints on the walls, bedside lamps and seating, and the en-suite shower rooms are tidy and practical with a glass enclosure, basin and fresh towels. There's a TV in the rooms and free WiFi throughout.

The location

You couldn't be better placed in Stromness, with the hotel sitting on the harbour at the heart of this characterful town of stone-flagged streets and gable-end houses. The ferry to Scrabster docks close by, and the West Mainland's beaches, the Neolithic sites and the road across to the rest of Orkney are all within easy reach.

Good to know

There's a welcoming guest lounge with a green-leather window seat where you can settle in with coffee and cake and watch the street. Parking is available, the hotel is pet-friendly, and some rooms enjoy a sea view. Free WiFi runs throughout.

Perfect for

A great choice for couples, families and dog owners who want a comfortable, traditional harbour-front hotel in the centre of Stromness, with the ferry, the shops and the West Mainland sights close at hand.