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

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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

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 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

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

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

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

Standard King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(72 reviews)
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 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 deep-tissue massages, facials or body wraps 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 helpful staff and the comfortable guestrooms
  • 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.

There are 6 meeting rooms available. 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
  • 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. 522 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1019 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness

Average - needs updating

Leaking ceiling first night. Initially told the hotel was full so would I be happy to just have a bucket in the room. When I refused, a room was found. New room was ok - but tired-looking, ver poor shower and could hear the next room even though they weren’t being particularly loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Liked the swimming pool...apart from that definitely not worth the money.....
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Diane, Waterdown

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely not a 4*. More of a 2 star by North American standards. Young man of Irish descent at the bar was awesome. Front desk staff not so much. We were given an accessible room for some reason? Didn’t ask dor or request it. Hotel was VERY dated and run down. Looks like it hasn’t had any improvements since the 70s.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Booked in at 5pm for one night with breakfast, very quiet and not much atmosphere, needs updated, £10 parking permit to stay overnight (£94 total) and checked out at 11am with a dinner bill for £75 when checking out, we didn’t have dinner ?? credit was paid back to my card, someone else had the pleasure of using my room number, not worth a return visit and not much of an apology about being charged for dinner, when entering the dining room for breakfast no proof of staying there was questioned , this should be observed, anyone could have walked in from the street chancing a free meal, just shows you how things have changed since lockdown, no one gives the personal touch anymore!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Spot on

Great location, couldn’t be better really , 5mins from the castle, 2mins from town. Great facilities and food was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very good restaurant around
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, the lady at check in could have been a little nicer. The room was ok, the carpet was very worn in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
History of the property and location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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