The Albert Hotel
Mounthoolie Lane, central Kirkwall · Hotel
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Independent 30-bedroom hotel in the historic heart of Kirkwall, with stylish en-suite rooms and the popular Neuk bar and restaurant.
About The Albert Hotel
The Albert is an independent hotel on Mounthoolie Lane, effectively in the middle of Kirkwall and a couple of minutes from the cathedral, the harbour and the bus station. It has around thirty bedrooms, including a newer wing with larger suites that have their own kitchenettes, making it one of the more flexible options in town for longer stays or for families.
Rooms are contemporary rather than traditional, with good bedding, en-suite bathrooms and wifi throughout. Published rates run from roughly £130 for a single and £160 upwards for a double or twin, with family rooms from around £200, which puts the Albert squarely in the middle of the Orkney market for a central, well-run hotel.
Downstairs, the Neuk bar and restaurant is a genuine local as well as a hotel dining room, serving Orkney seafood, beef and lamb alongside vegetarian and vegan options, and holding a Taste Our Best award. The bar draws a mixed crowd of residents and visitors and often has music. For anyone travelling without a car, the Albert is about as convenient a base as Orkney offers, with buses to Stromness and the western sites leaving from just around the corner.
What guests say
Lovely hotel with great staff, and a lovely lady owner that let us store our bags here for a few hours on the last day even though we had checked out a week before ( the hotel was booked up so we could only book one night unfortunately) Rooms are really comfortable, clean and well stocked with everything needed. The only minus point was the bed was far too soft for me but no doubt some prefer that. Would definitely stay again, and the restaurant is also great with lovely professional staff that go above and beyond
a month ago · via Google
Very polite staff. Amazing breakfast. Quiet hotel - I also loved the amenities. I removed one star because a dish (overpriced as well) had raw rice. In spite of that, I had a wonderful time in this blend of modern and traditional hotel, and would definitely go there again. Located in a central spot, it is great for exploring Kirkwall.
4 months ago · via Google
Upon arriving at the hotel, there were no staff at reception. There were staff at the bar, so I had to join the crowd of people trying to get their attention. After waiting approximately 10 minutes, I was finally checked in. Once I had put my bags in my room, I made my way down to the restaurant. I waited there for a further 10 minutes before being seen, only to be told that the kitchen had stopped taking food orders five minutes earlier. I was extremely disappointed with the service. Had the staff mentioned the closing time when I checked in, or had they not blatantly ignored me while I waited to be seated for 10 minutes, I would have gone elsewhere to eat before the restaurant closed.
a month ago · via Google
The Albert hotel was extremely well run. The rooms were lovely and the food was great. Also the staff couldn't have done enough for you. Great experience.
2 months ago · via Google
Guests mention this hotel offers comfortable, modern, and clean rooms, with some featuring balconies and extra-large king beds. They also highlight the delicious and amazing breakfast, as well as the friendly and helpful staff.
Some reviews mention the service can be slow due to understaffing.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Junction Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1LB Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Mounthoolie Lane, central Kirkwall
- Star rating
- 3 star
- Guest score
- 8.7 / 10 (950 reviews)
- Prices from
- £130 per night
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Orkney