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The Stirling Highland Hotel

4.0 star property

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Property amenity
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy
Indoor wedding

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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29 Spittal Street, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1DU
  • Place, Old Town Jail
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tolbooth
    ‪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
(101 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 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
(26 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
(6 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

About the area

Stirling

The Stirling Highland Hotel puts you in the heart of Stirling, within steps of Tolbooth and Old Town Jail. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at Leisure Club can include deep-tissue massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The restaurant, Scholars Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for dinner. Headmasters Study is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with dinner and light fare. Enjoy the gym, sauna and pool loungers as well as access to aerobics classes. 1302 square feet (121 square metres) of event facilities include 6 meeting rooms and conference space. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Stirling hotel include Smith Art Gallery and Museum and Stirling Castle.

What's nearby

  • Old Town Jail - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tolbooth - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of the Holy Rude - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smith Art Gallery and Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪BrewDog Stirling - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nicky Tams - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Stirling Highland Hotel

The Stirling Highland Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1302 square feet (121 square metres) and includes conference space. A sauna, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly The Stirling Highland Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Stirling hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 1302 sq ft of conference space
  • 121 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Stirling Highland Hotel offers 96 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Stirling hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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.

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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: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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
  • Pool fee: GBP 10 per night
  • Hot tub fee: GBP 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

The Stirling Highland Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

Yep, The Stirling Highland Hotel has a self car park for GBP 10 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Is there a spa on site at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

Yep, Leisure Club is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does The Stirling Highland Hotel have a pool?

The Stirling Highland Hotel has a pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

What luxury perks are available at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

The Stirling Highland Hotel features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool.

Does The Stirling Highland Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, visitors love the buffet breakfast here! Offered weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

No, The Stirling Highland Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Stirling Golf Club is a short 7-minute walk away.

The Stirling Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1086 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff beautiful ambiance
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Worse breakfast in all the hotels I’ve stayed highly recommend avoid at all cost quality of the food was disgusting.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness
Water was freezing am going to put in complaint Mrs bonnar
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Very difficult hotel to navigate. Got lost several times. But worst was no hot water for a shower. One of the major requirements is a hot shower!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful building however rooms could do with being refurbished. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff good, room clean, breakfast excellent. The rooms were tired chipped furniture, broken tiles etc. Pool was closed but we were told beforehand.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old building, and thus, things are undoubtedly going to break down or not work properly from time to time. For most of the visit, our room had no heat; for the remainder of our visit, the room had heat, but, on more than one occasion, there was no hot water. It's worth noting, too, that the hotel elevator (as we found out), only goes to the basement, the main floor, and the top floor - so if one is staying on the second floor, one must use the stairs. The hotel is a bit of a walk from the town center, and getting to the hotel means walking up very steep hills. Parking is available in the hotel courtyard for £10/day; one has to register one's car at the front desk. The hotel room didn't include a refrigerator - I'm not sure if that's standard in the UK - but the hotel did provide free WiFi. Overall, the housekeeping staff did a great job of keeping the room - and overall hotel - clean and presentable, with daily room servicing. There was a bit of confusion regarding early check-in - one member of staff said the rooms weren't guaranteed to be available until 15:00, but they could check us in early if the room was ready, and another member of staff told us they didn't offer early check-in at all. Finding our room was also a bit of an adventure, but, luckily, one of the bartenders in the restaurant upstairs showed us how to get to our room via a separate staircase that we hadn't seen. It was an okay stay overall, with pros and cons to the stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, great location and good sized room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Imtiaz

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Brent

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No car parking for guests on arrival due to hosting a gin fest. Pool and hot tub closed. No hot water or heating untill after midnight due to gas problem. Hotest thing on the breakfast was the temperature of the room. All in all not a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jim

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very tired and needs full upgrade, had to change rooms due to faults. Heating wasn’t working as on electric heaters and restaurant on reduced service due to problems in kitchen. However staff were very good and could not fault them.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed for 1 night for business, so only used the room and no other amenities. Whilst the room was clean, it’s very tired and worn and had a musty smell to it. Appreciate it’s a historic building, but the room really needs an upgrade and general maintenance. Bedside lights didn’t work, remote controller for the tv didn’t work, shower was cold this morning and the bathroom had cracked paint/some mould in the shower. This was not a 4 star room and if I was staying for a personal trip, I would have been disappointed. Location for walking to town (down the hill) and free parking for guests is good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Did not have breakfast during my stay. Rooms were roomy and comfy and for us the bed was great as we like firm mattress. Staff attentive and helpful. Bar offers great value,good selection. 1st night no heating but 2nd night better, we knew of a problem with spa etc. Once in bed though lovely and cosy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aderin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food, great staff, very responsive and kind
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cody

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not as depicted in the photos shown. The bed was out of date and the center of the bed was caved in. Also was the walls are very thin and you can hear everyone.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price, room was large and in good condition. Breakfast was worth paying the extra cost. Pool was not in operation while we were there and we did not park in car park because of concerning reviews. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is in a great location and has lovely staff. It needs some under the skin tlc, every thing on the surface is clean, but the underlying systems (heating, plumbing baths, windows, gym equipment) are in need of an update or servicing. I know thus will be expensive, but if not done soon it will really show.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

James

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a xery good range of foods for cooked breakfast. The restaurant offered great vsriety for evening meals. The staff were very efficient and friendly. Carpark was large but tight fot maneuvero U
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pool, hot tub etc out of order- boiler failed? No heating in bedrooms, appetrntly ongoing issues. Food tasty and well presented. Staff friendly polite and helpfull. Surprise at checkin was that car parking was chargeable EVEN for residents
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025