The Stromness Hotel

Pleasant enough, but not very...

Liked: Location was great..just minutes from port.Helpful staff when I needed use of a screw driver to fix dogs cart.
Disliked: It's NOT dog friendly. They charged £25 per dog!!! ( I have 2 small non shedding dogs..nowhere else have I been charged per dog! )Had to climb 2 sets of stairs to room with all my bags and dog trolley.Room was small, but ok.

Poor

Liked: LocationLovely viewsVery accommodating staffContinental part of the breakfast was lovely
Disliked: Dated hotel, I unusually don’t mind dated, but…Bike abandoned in the entrance.Poor value at £359 for 2 nights no breakfast included. The most expensive of all our trip. No maid service so made own bed and wash cups etc with no facilities, and had to ask for fresh towels, but at this price point this is not acceptable. Microwaved breakfast, unable to cut the sausage as it was rock hard, the bacon was the same. The eggs cold and only scrambled on offer. No alcohol served at this hotel at the bar or even with dinner! Such a shame as this building could be stunning

Had a very comfy and...

Liked: Loved the old style/woodwork/good size rooms/ comfy bed and staff were great.Breakfast was good too
Disliked: Lack of fresh air access - windows shut and no extractor fan in bathroom.Sad no liquor licence but good to have the BYO licence which worked well

An original, atmospheric hotel in...

Liked: Location and a generous sized room (number 3) with a small lounge to sit on. The staff were all pleasant, friendly and helpful.
Disliked: Some stale smoke smells.

A great base for our...

Liked: The young staff were all very helpful and friendly.Enjoyed watching the boats in the harbour.The bacon and mushrooms for breakfast were excellent.
Disliked: Nothing.

Very good

Liked: A warm welcome from reception and at breakfast. Free car parking behind the hotel. Excellent location in the centre of Stromness.
Disliked: Its an old hotel which has been kept nice but has seen better times.

Overall, the hotel was as...

Liked: The location was good to catch the ferry.
Disliked: The beds were very uncomfortable.

Business trip

Liked: Excellent staff and a lovely hotel in a great location

Exceptional