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The Stirling Highland Hotel

4.0 star property

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Indoor wedding
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy
Property amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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29 Spittal Street, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1DU
  • Place, Tolbooth
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town Jail
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Stirling Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard King Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(97 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

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

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Deluxe Double or King

Deluxe Double or King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 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 the area

Stirling

With a stay at The Stirling Highland Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Stirling, steps from Old Town Jail and Tolbooth. .This spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Stirling Castle and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Smith Art Gallery and Museum.

What's nearby

  • Tolbooth - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Town Jail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of the Holy Rude - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Argyll's Lodging - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stirling Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Stirling Station - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Portcullis - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Cold Beer Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪No 2 Baker Street - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nicky Tams - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Stirling Highland Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Old Town Jail
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.

Stay in one of 96 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Scholars Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Stirling? This hotel has 1302 square feet (121 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 6 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
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.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 25 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or hot tub without adult supervision
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 528 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1067 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Elwood, Boynton Beach

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Adding 8 pounds every time you get room see is a bit much of a money crab
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Majestic Victorian pile. Busy at check-in, comfortable rooms but lighting was very dim which made it difficult to see. Hot buffet breakfast £14/ head was OK, but the coffee was undrinkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tara

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, restaurant, bar, parking was very easy. Dinner menu had many options, bar was very comfortable. Breakfast buffet selections were numerous and tasted great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Stirling a wonderful part of Scotland

The hotel was easy to find, well appointed with nice amenities. Its central to Stirling with plenty of interesting places close by. Shopping is a stones throw away as are restaurants and bars with a nice vibe, the hotel requires its decor updating. Would I stay here again YES ABSOLUTELY.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked via Hotels.com and it was a reasonable deal, but we were unaware of additional charges that were not highlighted. We were charged £10 per night for car parking, as we did not book direct with the hotel. To be fair this was in the booking small print, however we were also charged £10 to use the leisure facilities, which was NOT mentioned when booking. I hate hotels that add on random unexpected charges that you are unaware of. The hotel is perfectly fine for a short stay, the bed was comfy and the room was generally clean. However the hotel is quite tired and could do with a refresh, for example black mould on the grout in the bathroom and grimey tiles. The leisure facilities are also tired and not particularly clean. The steam room and sauna were good (but obviously not cleaned as there was a discarded cup in the same place over the 2 days). The spa pool was unfortunately cold, so it wasn’t pleasant to sit in. The swimming pool was fine, though again tired with maintenance needing done (eg pool ladder out of use). I had forgotten my flip flops and wasn’t particularly happy walking about the pool areas. We didnt eat at the hotel, but would recommend Cafe Aina just down the road for authentic Greek food and the Crossed Peels a short walk away for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the center of town and near the castle. The room was great, the dining was nice, and it was wonderful to have sheltered parking right on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful area and great location of hotel to everything. Hotel rooms and in particular bathroom are old and in need of a renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa, somerset

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property was unique and historical. Didn’t have as many amenities as it should for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

mike

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy Lars

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

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice though a bit tired.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

martha, Bellevue

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My room smelled musty and there was mold in the bathroom and on the rubber bath mat. There was a large stain on the ceiling, likely from a water leak, which would explain the musty smell. Room was dusty, too. Bits of food near the bed. Pretty gross.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

SCOTT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was nice. Lovely historic building. In need of an interior update. Old carpets. Tile in bathroom required upgrade. Grout was missing and tiles were loose. An interior upgrade would do wonders and get the hotel a 5 star rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old school turned into a hotel. Felt like we could see Harry Potter at any time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025