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The Stirling Highland Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

$79
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

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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
(95 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

Standard Family room

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

4-star Stirling hotel steps from Old Town Jail
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.

In addition to a full-service spa, The Stirling Highland Hotel features an indoor pool and a health club. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Event facilities measuring 1302 square feet (121 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a sauna, spa services, and a terrace. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

The Stirling Highland Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property 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

Reviews

The Stirling Highland Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 529 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1067 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great night's sleep

We stayed here for one night, arriving the day we flew in to Edinburgh. Parking was very easy and secure. We were on the first floor and it was still one of the quietest places I have ever stayed. We slept soundly and got some much-needed rest after our travels. Shower was great, and we left refreshed and ready for a full day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ive stayed here before, its in a great position for shopping, restaurants and attractions. I like that they have plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karunia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Perfect, except…..

Excellent location, easy access to train station. Great service, friendly and helpful But the bed is soooo soft, makes your body hurt! Forget sleeping on the edge, you’ll roll over out of the bed! The pillow is bon existence as it is so soft like nothing in it. It’s two mattresses put together to make it king bed, and either side is just so bad mattress.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn, Winter Garden

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only in town for two days and this was the perfect setting for us. So convenient for all of our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was clean, staff was friendly and room was comfortable. Location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sasha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Over-priced and not recommended!

This hotel is in a great location in Stirling for proximity to the Castle, Old Town Jail and pubs and restaurants. That’s the only good thing about it. It’s very over-priced and not good value at all. Probably the worst buffet breakfast I’ve experienced; scrambled eggs that taste like rubber, undrinkable coffee, and couldn’t even get a glass of orange juice (staff said “the supplier was out”). The ensuite in the room was grubby, and housekeeping hung our wet, dirty towels back up for us to re-use, which had been lying on the dirty floor for hours. They said they had a shortage of towels. Unbelievable! And to top It off they charge £10 pound to use their onsite pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hilly but close the castle.

The hotel is up the steep hill from the train station, creating beautiful view, close to the castle and quiet at night. (Suggest taking a cab the short distance if anyone isn’t looking for exercise.) Lots of stairs in this place so be prepared to carry your bags up and down a few. Mediocre breakfast. Lots of good places nearby and strongly suggest the back pathway to get to the castle or town. Not ideal for hot temps as getting good airflow is tough - as for a fan.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and Bathroom. Lovely old building with amazing architecture and features . Food was ok but expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stunning outside, a bit oldie rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a great place close for shopping & transport especially if you don't drive you can walk to the castle easily from here,beds are comfortable & added bonus is the swimming pool,I had a meal in hotel but unfortunately the main course was burnt but the soup & pudding was amazing, breakfast was really good & great choice of both cooked & continental staff are really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Family room

Pros: nice looking hotel, good family room, central location, communal areas smart, decent breakfast buffet, comfy beds, friendly service. Cons: tired rooms, not the cleanest bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Iain

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Such a shame

Stayed in a family room and had a very late check in, after the "pleasure" of the night porter checking us in to the wrong room and very rudely telling us we owe them £10 for parking, we arrived in our room. Very shoddy, unclean and in good need of a makeover. Carpets worn, cobwebs, hairs in shower, bath and beds and very dusty. I reported this to reception in the morning and was told that they will pass it on, no apology or attempt to compensate for our experience. Such a lovely building but avoid this hotel if you are looking for a a nice family break. Will never stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

8/10 Good

Harold

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We never used the Scholars Restaurant because it was noisy and loud with loud music. The room was fine but had no AC and no ventilation except a single window that would open only 6 inches. The location was convenient and on-site parking was excellent. Staff were helpful. Guests were sometime noisy a bit too late at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

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

Old building with comfortable rooms

The hotel is old, so it has a unique floor plan which made it kind of fun. The breakfast buffet had many options from which to choose and was fairly standard. The bedroom had a decent amount of space with comfortable beds and a good sized bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved everything except the bathroom in our room, which needed updating and some repair.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Entrance was difficult to find as on a different street than google maps and the hotel is spread out. The hotel was quite outdated especially in the dining area. No springs left in the furniture. No elevator to second floor only floors above so had to haul luggage. Just very spread out to find anything, dinning, pool… ect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kath

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Booked dinner and breakfast when we arrived but the restaurant had no note of our booking and tried to charge for dinner. Rooms need to be updated especially the bathroom. Breakfast was ok, scrambled eggs were burnt both mornings we were there. On leaving they tried to charge us for dinner again. Poor service overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Miss

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mick, Snells Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location right in town, older hotel but good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

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