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The Stirling Highland Hotel

4.0 star property

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Banquet hall with high ceilings and exposed beams, featuring a central floral arrangement and elegant table settings.
Relax by the pool surrounded by comfortable seating and lush greenery.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, a wall-mounted lamp, and a cozy reading nook.
Step into the Stirling Whisky Shop, where a grand stone archway and metal gate welcome you to a world of whisky.
Enjoy al fresco dining in this charming outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, shaded by umbrellas.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

Explore the area

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29 Spittal Street, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1DU
  • Stirling Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • University of Stirling
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • National Wallace Monument
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

Cozy retreat with a large bed, nightstand, and round table, perfect for relaxing and unwinding.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Relax in comfort with a large bed, a wall-mounted lamp, and a cozy reading nook.

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and a dining area with two chairs.

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard King Room

Relax in comfort with a large bed, a wall-mounted lamp, and a cozy reading nook.

Standard King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(78 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or King

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, wooden nightstands, and a comfortable armchair.

Deluxe Double or King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Double

Relax in this cozy space with a large bed, desk, and comfortable armchairs.

Premium Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Stirling Highland Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and a 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 onsite.
The Stirling Highland Hotel offers 96 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Stirling hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Children 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 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 body wraps, facials, or manicures and pedicures at Leisure Club
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff 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 meters) 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 buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Scholars Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only.
Headmasters Study - This bar specializes 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 Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, 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
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 514 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1013 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointed

Unfortunately our king size bed turned out to be 2 single beds, not identical height, pushed together. Breakfast hardly had anything left 45 minutes before the end of service. All quite disappointing. But staff were friendly and it's a beautiful, old building
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service
The history of the building is fascinating and the location was unbeatable. Food was pretty good a little cold at breakfast but tasty Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bathrooms need attention.

The staff were lovely and the location of the hotel is great, however the bathroom was in a bad condition. The tiles needed re-grouted as they were black in between. Horrible staining around the bath taps, and there was also a big crack in our bathroom floor which sank if you stood anywhere near it. We were also in a room on the ground floor which was en route to reception/entrance and barely got any sleep due to people back and forth outside our door at all hours.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value DBB stay

Good value for a night away. Room was clean and good choice for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel in a great Location

Our two day stay at the Hotel was excellent all Staff were very polite friendly and helpful and went above and beyond for you compliments to the Chef the food was excellent and a great variety there is also the Leisure facilities from the Hotel you can walk up to the Castle Cafes and Restaurants are nearby Loch Lubnaig and Callender are 25mins away from the Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful building wonderful staff

Absolutely amazing. Staff were friendly and polite. Wonderful views and a great location to do sightseeing. Lovely breakfast and even though i forgot my swimming costume your offered the use of the pool with times of opening and closing. A definite must to stay in the future
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Full amenities (pool, gym, spa, restaurant, etc.) Rooms modern with an overall rustic vibe!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was a former school and situated close to the Castle. It was walking distance to the town and several restaurants. We enjoyed a swim and sauna in the morning before stiing down to a wonderful meal with several options for everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Converted Victorian school, staffed by students

The team working here lacked nothing in enthusiasm - but sadly lacked capability. The messaging about what were chargeable extras was inconsistent (still no idea if we were charged extra for a cot). The cot they brought had no mattress or even fitted sheet, and when I enquired about it they fixed it by wrapping a grey scratchy blanket around the cot base. Dinner service was very slow. And the bed was a bit like crucifixion. But, they were all very cheerful and friendly, so not a totally unpleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahid

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Keely

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room we were in was ok but not great. Kinda grubby. Bed was worn out; big dip on one side. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel in fantastic Stirling.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly

Travelled with family
Hotel was outdated, bathroom was noted to have a strong musty smell and black mold in the corners. Beautiful building, friendly staff centrally located.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohan, Livingston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable to the castle
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and an amazing building!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Lesley

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cleaning needs attention

Our hotel room was not clean. Cigarette left in window, windows dirty with cobwebs. Dust on desk and bedside cabinets. Even old dirt on staircase to bedroom and again cobwebs in windows
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon, Lumberton

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the courtyard. It was beautiful. The bed was very comfortable and checkout was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Mixed Bag

The location was excellent for exploring Stirling and the staff were friendly and professional. The room was clean and the bed comfortable but the decor was incredibly outdated and the bathroom tatty with rust around the taps and eroding grout. There was no central bedroom light, just a couple of side lights which added to the dark and gloomy feel. The spa was again clean but the changing rooms were incredibly old. The presence of a swimming instructor literally bellowing instructions at children destroyed any potential element of relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025