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Albert Hotel

3.0 star property
Kirkwall hotel with 2 bars/lounges and restaurant

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Discover a haven of comfort at Albert Hotel, where warm hospitality and modern amenities converge. Treat yourself to coffee at the cafe, unwind with a drink in one of 2 bars or indulge in full breakfast. The helpful staff have left lasting impressions on guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Digital TV service
  • Hair dryer
$132 nightly
The total price is $159
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland, KW15 1JZ

What's nearby

  • Orkney Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Magnus Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Earl's Palace - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Highland Park Distillery - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Kirkwall (KOI) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skipper's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ayre Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Storehouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Helgi's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Auld Motor Hoose - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Albert Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Kirkwall with a stay at Albert Hotel. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms

Services

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

Facilities

  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20.00 per person

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 23 and January 4.

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Albert Hotel Kirkwall
Albert Kirkwall
Albert Hotel Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Albert Hotel Hotel
Albert Hotel Kirkwall
Albert Hotel Hotel Kirkwall

Frequently asked questions

Is Albert Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between December 23 and January 4.

Does Albert Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Albert Hotel 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 Albert Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Albert Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Albert Hotel and nearby?

Albert Hotel has 2 bars.

Are there restaurants at or near Albert Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Albert Hotel like?

Albert Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from St. Magnus Cathedral and 4 minutes' walk from Orkney Museum.

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Albert Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
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Restaurant
Parking
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were varied and the food was very good. (7 reviews)
  • The restaurant served good food, including local specialties, and offered a nice variety for breakfast. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, comfortable room, clean. I’ll stay there next time I come to town.
Susan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely nothing to grumble over here comfortably bed and bedding a bath along with shower with hot water, new hotel clean bright and the staff I met were excellent
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay.
Fred, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

We liked the hotel, liked our room, the staff, etc. But we had a room with an adjoining door and it was paper thin. We could hear the neighbors' conversation, the TV , a sneeze. We also had the misfortune of being right above the pub on a Saturday night. Otherwise, would stay at the Albert again!
Susan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Every thing was basically good, staff are nice, hotel is clean a new, the only problem was the noise from the bar and event room kept us up both nights until gone midnight. Not ideal for c£200 a night
DAVID, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

beautiful building in a beautiful place
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would definitely stay again

I arrived late for checkin-in but everything was left out for me so it was super quick and easy to get into my room after a long journey, which was great! Room was clean and in a really good condition. Bed was very comfortable. The shower was amazing! Very powerful and hot.
Iain, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Beautiful room. No issue arriving late on the ferry from Aberdeen. No parking but easy to find free on the road parking nearby. Lovely and plentiful breakfast but as this was not included in my booking we were surprised to discover it was so expensive (£18 each). Fabulous location which means you can walk to everything in Kirkwall and easily drive to anywhere on the main island. Could be a good base for a long stay on Orkney.
Jeremy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a standard and convenient hotel. The bed was comfortable and it was fairly quiet. No parking outside but we were able to park up close to drop off our bags. Long stay parking wasn't far but quite busy in May so will only get busier during summer months.
Mandy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff. Rooms were nice and big. Recommend the hotel
Jacqueline Elizabeth, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very, very nice Hotel.

The entire staff was polite, friendly, SUPER HELPFUL, and professional. We stayed in room 208. It was huge and it has a large bath tub which is always lovely.
TONY, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

They were very accommodating
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well established Hotel

Hotel was typical of most hotels and pubs/restaurants in the area . Everything seemed old but worked fine. Comfortable bed and a decent shower. Plenty of tea and coffee in the room and good selection of biscuits. Never ate there but the bar was good and the the barmaid was friendly unlike the reception who I think was having a very busy day when we arrived. Short walk into town.
S A, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Only complaint was nowhere to hang towels or clothes in the bathroom.
Joe, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Underwhelming

This hotel is clean and comfortable. There are no reception staff so its not welcoming. Its under staffed and staff need more training on how to welcome people especially at breakfast. The staff they do have are very nice. Over priced
M, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was well located within walking distance of shopping and the harbour. We ate at the restaurant for our evening meals, and the food was good. I had the local scallops, and they were the best scallops I have ever had. We had continental breakfast at the hotel and there was a nice variety for breakfast including boiled eggs, and local cheese. The bed was really uncomfortable, and I slept with my head lower than my feet as it slopped down. The pillows were hard. We felt the property was not great value for the amount we paid. As accommodation is hard to find in Kirkwall, this means the cost of a night's accommodation is more expensive. We paid 200 pound per night for a couple, and this did not include breakfast. The breakfast was an extra 13 pound per person.
Jupiter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with good food and pub full of atmosphere
Hugh, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well situated

A spotlessly clean well situated Hotel with a lovely Bar
Mark, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great staff - very friendly and helpful. Must nominate Dawn the receptionist as being especially helpful when we were stranded due to the ferry being cancelled - she found us space in the same rooms again - result! We stayed in the new rooms and these were clean and warm. Bar was friendly and the food OK for both dinner and breakfast.
Mary, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great! Easy shower to operate. Soft bed. Refreshing water when we got there. The breakfast was freaking awesome.
Janet, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great experience !

Accommodations were very comfortable and attractive. Enjoyed the historic ambience, and the walkability of the location. I would definitely stay here again.
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff went out of its way to make sure the guests’ needs are met. Great location. I’ll stay here again.
Susan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A comfortable , enjoyable stay, friendly helpful staff. Please put a sign for the hotel on the end wall facing car park. Arriving tired off 11pm ferry and following SATNAV to car park it was a problem finding the front door.
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant room, great view and clean. Water bottle was welcome touch for those of us who don't drink hot drinks. Only negative was the bed was a bit lumpy, but nothing to stop me sleeping.
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this hotel! Its location near the harbor and right by the main restaurants and sites in Kirkwall is really convenient and safe - with fun things to do all around. The staff were all very pleasant and the pub and restaurant were nice.
Paul, 5-night trip