St Ola Hotel

We didn't stay here just had food in their restaurant. Unfortunately there aren't too many options in Kirkwall, so we were lucky enough to get a table here. I wouldn't say it's the best restaurant. The service is not very friendly and the place itself lacks luster. We ordered their soup of the day and scampi and chips both of which were all right. I wouldn't recommend this place.

Restaurant looked lovely. Bar rowdy. Didn’t get to try the food as you turned us away for having dogs, despite having only three covers eating. We would have spend £60 or so, but we never got the chance. Oh well, enjoy the cruise liners instead. Such a shame really.

Worst hotel ever!!!! Do not stay here!!! See photos. Smelly, dirty, mouldy and unsafe. Staff unwilling to assist or help find alternative accommodation. Please don’t book here as you will be very disappointed.

The staff were very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was good value with a fair selection in the menu. The room was poor standard in general. However there was a kettle and tea and coffee provided. The bed was comfy but the furnishings were dated, the carpet was stained, the surrounding area of the bed I slept in was un clean. Once in bed it was impossible to see the TV because of the room layout. The curtains were hanging off the rails and could be fixed with just a few more hooks. The bathroom was in need of an upgrade. Clean towels were provided each day. It was a disappointing room

Good things. Breakfast £9.55. Worth it, if you have everything. Good beer in the bar. Not so good. Stop doing food after 8. Surely they know the last flight (if on time) arrives at 7.20? Lounge bar closes at 8. Main bar very noisy. Breakfast very good, but coffee not (Nescafe?). Can they not afford a filter machine?

Friendly staff helpfully only had a few drinks and a meal all four of us where amazed at the size of the meals nobody will leave hungry 11 out of 10. If ever on the island again will visit for a meal