Golden Lion Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (7530 reviews)
8/10 King Street , Stirling , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
Golfing on site
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Wine release events
Reception hall
Secured parking
Vegetarian menu options available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Beautiful hotel
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Slow service issues
Food quality complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
6.6
Complaints about cobwebs, dead birds and mould indicate poor cleanliness.
Service
7.6
Staff attitude was criticized; some service issues reported.
Location
9.6
Great location close to the train station and in the heart of town.
Room Quality
7.1
Rooms were cold and had issues with heating.
Amenities
8.1
Basic amenities available, with some issues reported.
Value for Money
8.6
Good value noted despite some criticisms.
Food and Beverage
6.1
Food quality was poor and service at meals was inadequate.
Overall Experience
7.1
Overall experience marred by service and quality issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:59

Property Description

Historic Charm and Royal Connections
The Golden Lion Hotel, with over 200 years of history and a royal guest list, offers a unique stay in Stirling city center.

Modern Comforts and Amenities
Enjoy modern rooms with flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and stylish bathrooms with all the essentials for a comfortable stay.

Culinary Delights and Convenient Location
Indulge in Scottish delicacies at the hotel's restaurant, explore nearby attractions like Stirling Castle, and savor a range of malt whiskies at Cronies Bar.

Experience a blend of history and luxury at the Golden Lion Hotel - book now for an unforgettable stay in Stirling!

Important information:

Please note that parking is limited.

The hotel holds private events most weekends until 01:00.

WiFi only available in public areas - NOT bedrooms.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • 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 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 7530 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.6
Service: 7.6
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 7.1
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 6.1
Overall Experience: 7.1
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Martyn solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

location

Cons:

nothing

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Catriona couple gb
9
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Myers couple us
4
Would not stay here again.
Pros:

Good location right in the center of town

Cons:

No air conditioning. Our room was super hot and the window only opened a little. Very uncomfortable night, was so hot we couldn't sleep. Also it said free wifi however it only worked in the lobby and no wifi in the rooms.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller es
8
Pros:

Céntrico , habitación espaciosa.

Cons:

Un poco antiguo

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Tina louise extended_group gb
8
Nice stay very good location will stay again
Pros:

Cooked breakfast nice buffet not so go need more fresh fruit but old

Cons:

2 cost hangers in the wardrobe when we arrive need to make sure more

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Deering couple us
5
Probably would not be able to recommend because of these issues. Most people would not be okay with that.
Pros:

It was in a good location and we were excited to be there.

Cons:

Our room was like a sauna. They had fans up aimed at the front desk employees but nothing for people in their rooms. No sleep. And we only had WiFi when down in the lobby.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Frans extended_group nl
6
Pros:

Locatie

Cons:

Geen airco en ontbijt id beperkt

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Svetlana solo_traveller gb
6
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Gary solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Wonderful room. Lovely bring surrounded by such history. Great staff.

Cons:

The continental breakfast is poor value for money at £9.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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JOHN solo_traveller gb
3
Don't Book It
Pros:

Centrally located in middle of City, near train station and. Castle
Has a car park, but....see below
Maintenance man saw our bedroom door ajar and that we were suffering from the heat, and fetched us a fan
Only there 2 nights

Cons:

Even making allowances for a 240 year old building:
No WiFi in bedroom, only in reception
TV didn't work due to poor reception
Very small bedroom and bathroom
Unhelpful receptionist. Just handed us the key when checking in. No information or advice given, verbal or written
Limited car park space on a first come basis- didn't say that in marketing details
When telephoning reception (albeit no phones in room) at end day 1 that there had been no room service, told I had to request it. Asked for clean towels and some milk. Waited over an hour then gave up and went out - they did arrive whilst we were out
And this is after only 2 nights and 1+ days

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Maria solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

Hotel molto bello dal sapore antico, sembra tutto fermo nel tempo. Camere spaziose e letti comodi, pulito e confortevole.
Colazione molto buona.

Cons:

Peccato il wifi non arrivi alle camere.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
A
Alexander solo_traveller ch
9
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Cameron couple gb
10
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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ornella couple es
4
Decepcionante
Pros:

Buena localización

Cons:

La habitación era muy calurosa y no tenía aire acondicionado. La puerta tiene un espacio por debajo que deja pasar la luz y los ruidos, se escucha todo del pasillo. En la habitación no teníamos cobertura, nos teníamos que poner en la ventana. Entraba la luz por la puerta y las ventanas ya que las cortinas no tapaban, por lo que el descanso en verano es escaso ya que casi no anochece. El servicio de parking es decepcionante, llegamos tarde a la noche sobre las 12 y al tocar para aparcar no se dignaron ni a responder a la llamada para por lo menos decir que estaba lleno, tuvimos que aparcar fuera. En general es un hotel que esta muy anticuado para el precio que ofrecen. En conclusión, lo unico bueno es la localización

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Jamie solo_traveller us
9
It was great!
Pros:

The staff were warm and friendly. The location was perfect and the bed was comfortable!

Cons:

No fans in the rooms

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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marco solo_traveller nl
7
Pros:

Geweldige ligging, midden in centrum.

Cons:

Oudbollig. Personeel erg timide. Weinig interactie.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Susan family_with_children gb
4
Disappointing and run-down.
Pros:

Bed and shower fine. Staff in restaurant good, and food and wine were excellent. Reception area, bar, restaurant and ballroom appear to have been renovated to a good standard recently. When we needed extra towels or coffee, milk etc these were readily available. To be fair, the staff are doing a great job with what they’ve got to work with.

Cons:

Place needs a total refurb. Dirty, outdated decor, carpets held together with carpet tape, furniture in poor repair. Stale, fusty smell in all corridors and the room, due to old carpets and general poor cleaning. All the doors either bang or stick. But worst of all, there was NO WIFI. It DOES NOT WORK in the bedrooms and is supposed to be available in the “public” areas, but it wasn’t most the time. I even stood at the reception desk and showed them how it just wouldn't connect. When it did, it was slow and poor quality, then my phone would just fall off the network so you have to try to reconnect all over again. Awful and unacceptable for any 21st century business when we all have to live our lives online. Also the car park (dirty piece of scrub land at the back), rear entrance area, disabled ramp and lift (with broken, tatty wooden doors) are frankly awful. Would not return unless all the above stated issues are sorted.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Eleanor extended_group gb
7
A pleasant stay . Room clean . Unfortunately it was extremely warm and the blinds on the velux windows were not blackout
Pros:

Centrally based in city centre

Cons:

Parking not easy to find and lucky to get last space in car park

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth family_with_children gb
5
Pros:

Breakfast was not worth the cost, very greasy, sausage very pale

Cons:

Lace curtain in bedroom was moldy

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Guillermo solo_traveller ar
8
2026-06-25 via Nuitee