The Stirling Highland Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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. 518 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1010 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and nice breakfast. Room needs an update. Carpet is well worn and room was a bit musty. Other than that a nice stay and great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here many times when I have come to Stirling and it’s a great hotel for off street parking and protection of my highly desirable car but I get fed up of all the increases in cost. I have stayed here on a Sunday once for Rememberance and it was £64 then just stayed there last night and was an eye watering £130 so I think this is a bit extreme to hike the price up so much. Otherwise it’s a great hotel to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unique hotel. Staff and facilities are great too. We didn't need the car to go anywhere all weekend and we had two small children. Walkable to the castle and lovely surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

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

8/10 Good

Fiona

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

10/10 Excellent

Griffin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful!
Absolutely beautiful hotel and stunning city. Walking distance to most shops and activities!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillian, Wishaw

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, friendly staff, good food, walking distance to shops and castle.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay
It was fabulous. Very. Close to the castle and a good walk into the town. Staff were excellent most especially the wait staff in the restaurant. Some great restaurants within walking distance. And so beautiful in the snow!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel facilities are a little tired but not bad for the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was lovely and staff were very helpful. Only slight negative was bathroom being slightly dated and shower control proving difficult to turn off, i.e., water continued to drip.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely stay, the hotel is a fabulous old school building, though I would of liked to if explored the library (locked) My only complaint is, it does need updating a bit. Had a double room, really clean, fresh bedding, towels, but just needs updating/modernising. Staff were fab, great help, breakfast each morning was lovely & a good range of hours. Will be returning
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

andi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

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