Stirling Highland Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection

Hotels
7.9 (5431 reviews)
29 Spittal Street , Stirling , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Staff Service
Facilities
Cons:
Inconsistent Room Quality
Cold Breakfast
Communication Issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.73
The room was clean and well decorated, but there were mentions of dated bathrooms.
Service
8.7
Staff were professional and friendly, but there were issues with the general manager.
Location
8.74
Location was frequently mentioned as ideal and easy access to amenities.
Room Quality
7.19
Rooms were comfortable but some were reported as needing refurbishment.
Amenities
7.72
Facilities like the pool were a point of disappointment, but overall offered good amenities.
Value for Money
7.18
Guests felt they paid a premium without receiving adequate compensation for issues faced.
Food and Beverage
7.73
Breakfast had variety but instances of cold food were reported.
Overall Experience
8.2
Most guests enjoyed their stay despite some highlighted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 03:04

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Award-Winning Dining Experience

Convenient Location for Exploring

Experience the unique blend of history and luxury at Stirling Highland Hotel, a former high school turned into a charming accommodation. Indulge in the AA Rosette-awarded restaurant, spacious rooms with modern amenities, and the convenience of free parking. The Scholars Restaurant offers a delightful culinary journey, while the Headmaster’s Study Bar is perfect for unwinding. Explore the city's historic sites, including Stirling Castle and Stirling Bridge, all within walking distance. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Stirling while enjoying top-notch hospitality. Book your stay now for a memorable experience.

Important information:

Guests are advised the same card that was used to make the booking will be required to take the payment.

Please note that children are accommodated on a bed and breakfast only. Children 6 and older will be charged additionally for dinner, according to what meal is ordered.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 5431 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.73
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.74
Room Quality: 7.19
Amenities: 7.72
Value for Money: 7.18
Food and Beverage: 7.73
Overall Experience: 8.2
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Katina • solo_traveller • cz
7
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Louise • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location
Pros:

Dog friendly, free parking, nice room, great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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TanjaG33 • couple • gb
3
Pros:

The location is great. Thats about it.

Cons:

Then hotel looked tired and run down. It is in desperate neef of a deep clean. Carpets tired and dusty. Bits broken in the room and around the hotel. Parking charged extra.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Hollywood • couple • gb
7
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Clean and coffie staff was very good

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Jean • couple • fr
8
Bâtiment historique ambiance vintage .
Pros:

Très agréable de dormir dans une ancienne école datant des années 1800. Ambiance vintage écossaise sans artifices et bourrée de charme. Extrêmement bien placée dans la vieille ville, à côté du château.

Cons:

Attention parking dans la cour intérieure, demander vue ville ou étage supérieur.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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amanda • solo_traveller • gb
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Location food & room all lovely

Cons:

Radiator needed bledding room 201 only gettin warm at the top I fgt to tell staff the nxt morning otherwise had a enjoyable nights stay

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Bua • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The building looks great. Add a bit of history to our stay.

Cons:

Parking not included even though the car park was on site. The room was fine but the bathroom ceiling looks like it needed attention.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • es
7
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • solo_traveller • gb
9
A well-serviced, character hotel very centrally located
Pros:

In addition to a great location and character features in the hotel, the reception staff were excellent, and the room was big and very clean. The breakfast buffet was very good-- nice food, a large area to sit, etc.

Cons:

For the time of year that I stayed, the price seemed quite high considering other nearby options of sufficient quality. The bed linen seemed somewhat tired/old, for a hotel of such quality.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Rossana • couple • cl
10
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Breakfast was fab staff very friendly place spotless would recommend

Cons:

Price could have included use of swimming pool

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Dirk • couple • nl
9
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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william • couple • gb
10
Fantastic Hotel
Pros:

The staff are lovely and helpful , the food is great and the location of the hotel could not be better.We are actually getting married in this hotel next year as it is so good and we have stayed here before several times.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Christoforou • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Central location, room facilities, shower pressure

Cons:

Parking busy and expensive, restaurant dark and cold, leisure facilities you have to go outside to access it no access from within the hotel

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Carsten • family_with_children • de
9
Herrschaftlich wirkendes Hotel als guter Ausgangspunkt für Stirling- Sightseeing
Pros:

Das Zimmer (Suite) hatte einen alten, herrschaftlichen Charme und einen tollen Blick über Stirling.
Sehr bequemes Kingsize-Bett.
Guter Ausgangspunkt um die Stadt und Stirling Castle zu erkunden.
Parkplatz für Gäste ebenfalls vorhanden.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Hellen • couple • de
4
Pros:

Die Lage.

Cons:

Das Zimmer entsprach 0% der Abbildung.
Es war dunkel. Alles wirkte alt und zusammen gestückelt. Am Innenhof Parkplatz gelegen. Daher sehr laut weil morgens Gäste abgereist sind. Das extra Frühstück war überteuert 12 Pfund pro Person! Für alte Eier und nicht einmal Brötchen, nur Toast, kaum Essen für Vegetarier. Auf keinen Fall Pool/Wellness/Sauna buchen. 10 Pfund für ein altes Pool-Becken, eine gammelige Sauna und der Ruhebereich am Pool in dem Kinde planschen, die Liegen die feucht, schimmlig und definitiv nicht für einen Saunabereich gedacht waren.
Ich kann das Hotel nicht empfehlen. Erholung ist etwas anderes.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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claudia • solo_traveller • ch
4
Einmal reicht
Pros:

Zentral gelegen. Parkplätze vorhanden.

Cons:

Viel schwarzer Schimmel am Fenster und im Bad. Personal im ganzen Hotel unmotiviert und nicht sehr freundlich. Zimmer sehr in die Jahre gekommen.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Good spa facilities.

Cons:

Need new cups in resturant need looking at picked up a cracked cup and most need a good scub.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee