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The Stirling Highland Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and health club

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

The current price is NZ$130
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May

Explore the area

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29 Spittal Street, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1DU
  • Stirling Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • University of Stirling
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • National Wallace Monument
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

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

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard King Room

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

Standard King Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or King

Deluxe Double or King

Deluxe Double or King

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Double

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

Premium Double

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 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 eco-friendly 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
  • Stirling Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Stirling - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • National Wallace Monument - 8 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Stirling Station - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Molly Malones - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Morrisons Cold Beer Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Stirling - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nicky Tams - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪HBW Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Stirling Highland Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and health club
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 eco-certified 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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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)

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 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 20 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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

As of 15 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Stirling Highland Hotel on 21 May 2025 start from NZ$129.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Stirling Highland Hotel?

Yep, The Stirling Highland Hotel has a self car park for GBP 10 per day.

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 530 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1012 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

vivienne

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

6/10 Okay

Keith, Westfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Most of the staff were quite friendly. The property appears to have been a school at one time but the hotel is very dated. As the reception is about 5-6 steps above ground level, it was difficult for us to bring our heavy suitcases up. The room window was very drafty and lets in the cold wind during this February visit. The bathroom appears to be 40-50 years with virtually no grout left between the tiles. The hallways had a strong musty odor. The restaurant offered mixed results. They took 55 minutes to bring a sirloin steak (their most expensive entree) that was undercooked for my taste. Their breakfast buffet was above what we expected.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

PARKING IS NOT FREE

Please see other review. I extended my 1 night stay to 2 because of the red warning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

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

Stay at home, massive disappointment

Arrived early but couldn't book in. Then told I had to pay for parking, despite my online booking saying it was free .. i refused pay. King size bed wasnot king size, 2 beds shoved together not what i booked. The bath had 2 holes in it, ceiling had paint peeling, complimentary water was a small bottle between 2, a glug each lol. Cupboard doors broken, cold draught through metal windows. Oil heater provided as central heating not working.Over all place needs condemning or hotel refurb. Spa facility all booked up and was told upon arrival we should have prebooked as all slots were fully booked.. then why does it not say prebook on websites at time of booking to avoid disappointment.. all in all, a 900 mile round trip for a spa experience in a nice hotel was anticipated, .... would have been more satisfactory in a squat, better still, should have stayed at home. Wont go near the place ever again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff and room with amenities i needed. Gym was not busy and had good equipment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night, room 235. It was immaculate, comfy bed and choice of pillows. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kaytaz

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

Will not stay here again

Lot of noise from the upper rooms, not very comfortable and I strongly disagree about the parking fee, also the breakfast did not accommodate for not pork eaters
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the 5th time we have stayed at the Highland Hotel. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We very much enjoyed dinner as the food was excellent. This stay we managed to get a tour of the observatory. Excellent veiws over the city of Stirling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay only tainted by a cold shower one morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

An historic stay

I love the Stirling Highland Hotel. It is a little dated but the rooms are a great size with a clean spacious bathroom. The thing I most love about it though is its history. You can still see the fine bones of the school it used to be and every corridor and classroom is still there but with a new purpose. It is so easy to imagine it thronging with kids. Being built around a quad is particularly charming. The leisure suite is great too with a lovely pool area and great gym.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lola

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value stay, food good, staff very friendly, leisure area good, clean and staff their very helpful. Some parts of hotel bit tired looking but overall we enjoyed our stay and would definately go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, lovely old building, properly well maintained, cozy rooms, brilliant night sleep, I will be back again. l would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great hotel in a great location - close to Stirling castle and the town centre bars and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great location for overnight break

Overall happy with stay, Hotel in great location and all the staff friendly and helpful. Lovely bar area to relax and prices not too bad for a hotel. Room itself was ok but comfy. Bit rough around the edges, things like marks on walls and furniture. Other thing was buffet breakfast, when we arrived the things that were available had clearly been on hot plate too long, bacon and potato scones so hard could not eat. They were waiting to bring out scrambled and fried eggs but couldn’t wait as everything else was going cold and I know they didn’t appear for another 10 mins. Would probably not pay to include breakfast if went back again, rather go to a cafe and order fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mecca, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025