Golden Lion Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (7504 reviews)
8/10 King Street , Stirling , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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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 7504 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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Eilidh solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

This was our fifth or sixth stay at the Golden Lion. We love the pl

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller us
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Paul Heidi couple gb
6
Fine, staff were nice and position good but the hotel needs to up their game and also update the rooms.
Pros:

Location very central, bar area had character.

Cons:

Rooms need updating.
Our tea and coffee in the room had one milk upon arrival, upon asking for more (long life) milk was told there wasn't any but I could have fresh milk. This was fine but when I was told the same the next day it was not great. I don't normally use milk that has been left out all night to make my tea. There were no fridges.
Rooms weren't automatically made up / serviced each day. I don't pay to stay in a hotel and then expect to make my own bed. The front desk staff forgot to explain to me that I needed to ask for my room to be serviced.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Cristian couple cl
7
Buena pero incomoda
Pros:

Ubicacion

Cons:

Sin ascensores
Internet regular
Desayuno mal atendido

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Jack solo_traveller gb
8
Brilliant hotel in an amazing city!
Pros:

Location was great, the staff were very accommodating. Hotel was pleasant, comfortable and quiet!

Cons:

Nothing really, there was no milk or loo roll in the room when we arrived, but these were quickly provided when we highlighted to reception!

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Janette couple gb
6
Pros:

Lovely Bar Staff in the hotel. Central location was great.

Cons:

There’s not many hotels in Stirling to choose from. I’m not keen on traditional hotels. Paid £160 just for room - room was on top floor, heating was unbearable.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Sean solo_traveller gb
1
Good location, nice bar, terrible room
Pros:

The bar was nice and the location is good. Nice to have a car park as well.

Cons:

The room was really bad.

- I booked the room on Thursday 4th, on Booking.com but when I arrived the reception staff didn't have my booking and had to find it on the Booking.com system, I must have been lucky that a room was even available for me. Not a great start.

- The room (101) looked like it had been neglected for quite a while and hadn't changed in 50+ years

- The decor was tired and old with brown lacquered furniture.

- There was no 'Welcome' pack or hotel information.

- No phone

- I was unable to sleep due to the radiator being set to maximum which made the room unbearable in the middle of the night. I was told by the night porter that the heating was turned off. Please look into this as the radiator was 100% on and pumping out heat.

- The mattress was rock solid with no give at all and very uncomfortable.

- The pillows were the thinnest I have ever seen with no fluff or give. I needed 3 just so my head had some level of support. Absolutely no comfort at all.

- Dust was clumped together and hanging from the ceiling everywhere but worryingly also directly above the bed.

- The shower head was clogged with limescale, which is a health hazard and potential risk of bacterial growth which could cause serious issues.

- The walls were covered in stains and questionable brown smears.

- Clearly the room has not been cleaned for quite some time.

- The water from the sink was scaling hot even when the tap position was central. Another major health hazard. There was also no caution signs for 'very hot water' which is a against HSE guidelines for the temperature the TMV was set to.

- There was no phone signal in the room and the Wi-Fi didn't reach into the room either so I couldn't access the internet or make any phone calls or messages.

- The TV was switched off at the plug which I had to find to turn on. The TV itself was tiny and only a digital aerial connection with very poor signal.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Vicente solo_traveller es
8
Pros:

La ubicación y amplitud de la habitación.

Cons:

Nada que comentar.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Jan couple au
7
Good stop for 1 night only
Pros:

Excellent location in town and parking was free

Cons:

Uncomfortable bed and room was hot.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Angela couple gb
10
Excellent quality and style/ great value for money
Pros:

Very elegant and classy. Very spacious and clean room. Great restaurant and bar. All the staff were friendly, helpful and fun

Cons:

I liked everything

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Madison extended_group ca
9
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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marta solo_traveller es
8
Pros:

Está muy bien situado, es como.antiguo pero tiene su encanto. Las camas son cómodas, el desayuno está bien , y tiene parking que es importante estando donde está.

Cons:

Deberían de poner un cartel más grande o más visible para el parking, está un poco difícil de encontrar.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Stian solo_traveller no
1
Pros:

Beliggenheten var bra

Cons:

Det var en vond lukt i gangene og på rommet var det forferdelig varmt ,fikk en vifte etterhvert som hjalp litt.
Ved frokost ble vi skikkelig skuffet ,tomt for egg og eggerøre ,baconet var kokt!selv om vi sa i fra til personalet så kom det ikke påfyll ,så det ble toast med smør ,vi ble nå mette av det!
Styr unna!!

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Darren couple gb
7
Great location, needs updating
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Needs to be updated

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Maureen extended_group au
9
Absolutely perfect stay
Pros:

Perfect location and the staff were exceptional

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Shorrocks couple gb
3
The extra we paid for a superior room was a poor choice indeed!
Pros:

We found the staff friendly helpful and polite.
The central location of the hotel was very good.

Cons:

Firstly I paid an additional £100+ on arrival for a superior room, which we found small, hot, stuffy and not serviced. The wardrobe had only 3 hangers to share between my wife and myself. The general guest public areas were tired and in need of renewal.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple gb
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Gordon couple ca
8
Good , Clean, great location
Pros:

THe rooms were well designed and comfortable and clean.
The internet didn't work which was a surprise.
The bar and restaurant staff excellent.
Check in so /so.
As we have been travelling for over a month I'm becoming an expert on quality comfortable beds
The bed mattress was ok but an easy upgrade would make it more comfortable.
But we would book this place again.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Stewart solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Aleck solo_traveller ca
9
2026-06-08 via Nuitee