The Stromness Hotel

Terrible, terrible value for money. If it were dirt cheap I could have excused the really dated and dilapidated decor in the public spaces, the cheap mattresses, the ancient en suite bathroom, the very basic food in the restaurant and the fact that the bar seems to have lost its license and therefore cannot serve alcohol. But they were charging significantly more than very, very much better hotels. I was expecting all of this, but it was high season and everywhere else was fully booked for the night in question. And one of the external fire doors seemed to be permanently propped open which obviously breaks fire regulations but also gives unrestricted public access to the accommodation levels of the building.

A bit run down, room was shabby

Very dated deco. Wallpaper that needs replacing. Or maybe paint over it? Bedframes and mattreses painful we assuned gone from the age. Bedside lamps could be replaced? Because we travel with a pet we always get rooms that are not the best. On this occasion it was interesting to see our dog either staying on the sofa or chair or bed, avoiding the floor. Have not seen this behaviour before. On another note there is no lift but you are visiting an old abode so this is to be expected. I think the friendly staff are the heart and soul of this place.

Stairs to climb and breakfast coffee

Viele Treppen, kein Lift... wir kamen zum Sport hierher, aber für Leute mit Kinderwagen oder eingeschränkter Mobilität schwierig. Kein Alkohol im Restaurant, aber man kann selbst Bier oder Wein mitbringen und zum essen trinken (mir egal, weil ich eh keinen Alkohol trinke 😉)

Room was a bit tired but wasn't in a bad state.
No lift from the main entrance to the first floor reception or the rooms on the second floor (not a problem from the car park which is at floor 2 level to the rear).
Lots of negative reviews in the press which put me off but the hotel was way better than this.

Too expensive for the shoe box size bedroom I was given. Melbourne or Sydney prices! The place is so run down. Definitely not value for money!!

Old ! Room had stain all
Over carpet and walls . Ceiling had brown marks all over , couch was filthy and stained
Heater did not work so we froze
Hotel hallway where we had to enter from parking was atrocious and the smell of dog feces was horrible !
It can be such an amazing place but not u til someone buys it and pays all money due and remodels !!
Also the price was way toooooo muchfor this hotel

General decoration was old and not well kept. Windows rattled with wind overnight. Breakfast was adequate but bread, croissants and continental breakfast meats/cheese were not fresh. Cooked breakfast delivered before cereals were consumed. Soup spoons only for consumption of cereals. General lack of meal service etiquette.
A shame because the staff were most helpful - they just don't know how to deliver the service. They need training.
148 steps from street pavement to allocated bedroom on third floor. Sadly no working lift.

breakfast not included, added
Cost after paying City rates.

The room was cold and we couldn't get the heater to work, same goes for the TV but watching the comings and goings in the harbour provided enough entertainment.

Extremely hot water and a mixing system inadequate. Toilet seat minus the holder on one side making it unsafe for sitting. The entire building is experiencing serious deferred maintenance. Once was a proud part of Stromness is looking less so. However, your staff was excellent as was the food.

Lots of stairs. No lift available. Not suitable for those with mobility issues. Very limited parking.