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The Stirling Highland Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

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29 Spittal Street, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1DU
  • Old Town Jail
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Tolbooth
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Church of the Holy Rude
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or King | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double or King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Stirling Highland Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and health club
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are on-site.
The Stirling Highland Hotel offers 96 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Stirling hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club and a sauna.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Leisure Club has 4 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the sightseeing around The Stirling Highland Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Stirling Castle. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Scholars Restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Treat yourself to aromatherapy, body scrubs or massages at Leisure Club
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the central location and the convenient parking
  • Steps from Old Town Jail and Tolbooth
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Stirling Highland Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1302 square feet (121 square metres) and includes conference space. A sauna, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the eco-certified The Stirling Highland Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Stirling hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Scholars Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves dinner.
Headmasters Study – This bar specialises in international cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12 to 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Headmasters Study
  • Scholars Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,302 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12.00 to 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 to 12 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Highland Hotel Stirling
Highland Stirling
Highland Stirling Hotel
Hotel Stirling
Hotel Stirling Highland
Stirling Highland
Stirling Highland Hotel
Barcelo Stirling
The Stirling Highland Hotel Scotland
The Stirling Highland
The Stirling Highland Hotel Hotel
The Stirling Highland Hotel Stirling
The Stirling Highland Hotel Hotel Stirling

The Stirling Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 515 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unique hotel in the Centre of Stirling. Large comfy room, good food and decent gym and pool. 2 minute walk to castle or town centre. Staff all very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this is an amazing hotel. the car parking is very convenient. both the breakfast and dinner in the hotel is great. the location is very convenient to go to the stirling castle. also, i really enjoyed the staff, they were very friendly and courteous. it's a bit of a walk to the wallace memorial, but well worth it if one is able to go on foot.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall disappointed
Nice friendly reception and check in. Rooms were dated and smelled musty but overall quite clean. Room service food was terrible, even the fries weren't cooked properly, no sauces or butter brought and server was visibly annoyed when I asked for them. Asked to sit by the fire at breakfast told i had to go into the other room where my view was a tray of dirty plates etc. Overall disappointed, especially with the price of the food and the standard.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jodhi

Excellent location but slightly tired hotel
The hotel was perfectly situated in the middle of Stirling with parking included and the staff were friendly. The old building was impressive but the general decor and the rooms and bathrooms were tired. Small touches such as better toiletries, some comfort kits, robes etc would go some way to improving the bathroom and better lighting would brighten up the dark rooms. The spa was disappointing but it wasn't a key driver in our decision to stay here so not a big deal - I would advise against booking if the spa facilities are important to you. Breakfast was really good and plentiful but would benefit from having fresh coffee available rather than from a machine.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great time in Stirling
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Only downside is bathrooms need redecorating.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel below castle at very reasonable price
Very easy to find, secure parking inside hotel grounds, interesting building (ex school), gym and fitness centre, very nice rooms and friendly helpful staff. Avoid restaurant, Scholars, for dinner, many places close to hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Staff
Staff are very friendly and extreamly helpful. They went over and above expeceted service. Excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marjory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short Stirling break
Disappointed when checking out to discover I had been charged for a meal my daughter and I never had! Receptionist apologised and hopefully the amount has now been recredited to my account. Communication prior to arrival was poor - I advised I would like to bring along my dog, but did not hear this had been agreed even despite calling to check before arrival. My call was never returned. However, on arrival, this had been arranged and all was OK.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emory

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice hotel. Peaceful relaxing break. Close to everything unless you can't do hills. Plenty stops on the way up for breaks though.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Lovely clean hotel with a great pool & our Grandson loved going in the observatory & want to know when we will be going again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Dog Friendly Stay
My first time back at The Stirling Highland Hotel in about 12 years and my first solo trip. This was also my first time staying overnight with my dog and I was met with nothing but friendliness by all the staff I encountered. Once I checked into my room I was met with a dog bed, food and water bowls, along with a packet of treats for my dog (which he loved!!) My first morning at breakfast, the staff member that was stood welcoming guests directed me over to the part of the lounge that is dog friendly and also very kindly offered to wait with my dog whilst I went to get my breakfast from the buffet. Throughout my stay I felt very looked after and welcomed. Staff both in passing and delivering room service were kind enough to stop and make a fuss of my dog (which he loved!) He was very much a looked after guest himself. I will definitely be staying at The Stirling Highland Hotel with my dog again and would 100% recommend it to other dog owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit dated rooms but functional and gets the job done. Beautiful building.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked this place. The staff were professional and courteous. There was a small lap pool for swimming which was great. It is a perfect location for checking out the Sterling Castle. Her only complaint is that they have a machine dispensing coffee for breakfast the breakfast otherwise was delicious with haggis offered as well as other things like eggs and sauce. I would definitely stay here again, but I hope they make real coffee in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel!
We had a lovely stay at the Stirling Highland hotel! It was an easy walk to the sights we wanted to see and very conveniently located to many shops and restaurants, as well as pubs! The rooms we had were very neat and tidy and the courtyard of the hotel was beautiful. The hotel also offered a delicious breakfast which we greatly enjoyed. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stirling highland hotel
Great location , decor was dated and lacked atmosphere bathroom could do with a major upgrade
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a good position. Lovely staff. Room was fine. Good value for money. Unfortunately the lift was out of order. The dinner menu was sufficient but a bit underwhelming for a hotel of this calibre.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marcia A

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful building
Beautiful historic building located withing walking distance from shops, restaurants, and castle. We had a guest with a mobility scooter and he was able to access all the sights from the hotel. The rooms are comfortable,clean and nice. Convenient parking onsite.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location to visit and explore all that Stirling has to offer All the facilities we used were excellent and the staff helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024