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“A lovely hotel in a charming town, highly recommended.”

West End Hotel

4 of 5 stars
irenepug
Virginia, USA
9 Nov 2009

My husband and I stayed at the West End Hotel this summer while visiting Orkney. This is a charming property with parking around the back, a first-rate restaurant, and friendly, knowledgeable staff. ...more

“disappointed”

Merkister Hotel

2 of 5 stars
janekeScotland
Penicuik, United Kingdom
9 Nov 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

We were going to be an hour late arriving so I rang ahead to see if we could get a sandwich or a bowl of soup. "Kitchen's closed" I was told. So we stayed in Kirkwall and had fish and chips. My...more

“Perfect stay, clean, safe and central.”

Ayre

5 of 5 stars
Scottish77
Scotland
1 Nov 2009

Very helpful staff. Clean and safe. Normal Scottish decor. Had dinner here 2 nights, the food was very good and the portions are huge. Cooked breakfasts were also big. Very central within walking...more

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