This is not a desicion we have taken lightly but with most of the season already lost this year it puts us in the uncomfortable financial "three winter" situation so it is not in our best interests to reopen during what are already very uncertain times.
The future of the hotel, the safety of our customers and our staff is not something we feel we should be taking any unnecessary risks with at the moment and for now all we can do is say a massive thank you all our customers for their loyal custom and to our staff who have given us their time and commitment since we opened last August.
We are hopeful and confident that next year we can begin our journey again after this unexpected false start. We look forward to welcoming you back and to reconnecting with our suppliers. We wish the best of luck to all the businesses reopening their doors over the coming months and their continued success. Best wishes from all the staff at The Stones and we'll see you again in 2021.
In heart of Neolithic Orkney, the Standing Stones Hotel is the perfect starting point for exploring Orkney with easy access to all of the UNESCO sites as well as bus links to Stromness, Kirkwall and St. Margarets Hope.
The family ran hotel has 17 well-appointed en-suite rooms, and a bar and restaurant. Our chefs pride themselves on the fresh local produce that is used within every meal throughout the day. We have free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and also free car parking on-site.
The Hotel is located only 450m away from the Maeshowe Visitor Centre , 1.7km from the Standing Stones of Stenness and 3.2 km from the Ring of Brodgar. In addition, Skara Brae and Skaill House are only a short 15-minute drive away. Using the frequent bus links that pass the hotel, you are only 10 minutes away from the heart of Stromness, or in the other direction, 15 minutes from Kirkwall town centre.
Whether you are visiting for leisure or business, The Standing Stones Hotel in Stenness is guaranteed to leave you wanting to come back for more.