Golden Lion Hotel, Stirling

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Standard Single Room

Max 1 Adult

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Each room is individually decorated and varies in size. A flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities and toiletries are also included.

Standard Double or Twin Room

Max 2 Adults

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Each room is individually decorated and varies in size. Some rooms have a small seating area. A flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities and toiletries are also included.Please advise whether you would like a double or twin when booking this room.

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Max 3 Adults

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Category	Facilities
Activities	Bowling, Cycling, Live sport events (broadcast), Golf course (within 3 km).
Business facilities	Meeting/banquet facilities, Fax/photocopying.
Others	parking, bar, wifi, food.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Miscellaneous	Wheelchair accessible, Non-smoking rooms, Lift, Designated smoking area, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Allergy-free room, Higher level toilet, Non-smoking throughout.
Safety features	Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Face masks for guests available, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals.
Accessibility	Toilet with grab rails, Upper floors accessible by elevator.
Bathroom	Bath, Shower, Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Toilet, Hairdryer.
Room Amenities	Sofa, Hypoallergenic, Fold-up bed, Sofa bed, Ironing facilities, Heating, Wardrobe or closet, Clothes rack, Desk, Socket near the bed, Carpeted, Seating Area, Iron, Fan.
Food & Drink	Wine/champagne, Special diet menus (on request), Electric kettle, Kid meals, Restaurant, Outdoor furniture, Tea/Coffee maker.
Safety & security	Fire extinguishers, Smoke alarms.
Services & Extras	Wake-up service, Towels, Key access, Linen.
Media & Technology	Radio, TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, Fax.
Food & drink safety	All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas.
Common areas	Shared lounge/TV area.
Reception services	Invoice provided, Luggage storage, 24-hour front desk.
Physical distancing	Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed.
Outdoor & View	City view.

About This Property

The Golden Lion Hotel has welcomed guests, including royalty, for more than 200 years. The Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote a poem on a hotel window frame, a plaque commemorating this is situated on the hotel’s front. Located in Stirling city centre, it has free parking, a traditional bar and a restaurant serving Scottish beef and lamb. The family-owned Golden Lion offers modern rooms, each with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee and ironing facilities. Each bathroom has a hairdryer, bath and shower. There are shops, bars and cafes on the hotel doorstep, and the magnificent Stirling Castle is just 0.6 miles away. The William Wallace Monument is less than 10-minutes drive from the Golden Lion. The Cronies Bar has light bar meals, and stocks a range of malt whiskies. The adjacent Cronies Restaurant, serving afternoon teas daily, also offers a tasty breakfast and a varied, creative menu, including locally caught seafood. Stirling’s main bus and rail stations are within 5 minutes’ walking distance.

Guest Ratings For This Property

7.6

Based on 6617 Reviews

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Comfort

8.01

Cleanliness

8.03

Value For Money

8.02

Facilities

7.59

Guest Reviews

Rowan

young couple

7.0

Good

Comfortable, pleasant stay, just what we needed.

Breakfast was good but there were a few things that need to be addressed, drinks machine occasionally not as hot as it could be, toast machine variable results. Cooked breakfast was very good. Staff very helpful and friendly.

WiFi didn't reach our room.

Published on 04 Jan 2024

Thomson

young couple

9.0

Superb

The location was great the restaurant staff were excellent and it was very warm and comfortable this is our 2nd stay at this hotel it wont be the last

Published on 04 Jan 2024

Sylvia

young couple

8.0

Very good

Good value hotel in a great location for everything

Overall stay very comfortable especially our bed, and hotel lovely and cosy, Hogmanay was great apart from said problem with the tough main course, special mention of the band and the Piper both fantastic.

Breakfast, bacon and sausage on the second morning was very undercooked for our liking, however when we commented and asked the chef obliged and cooked it a little longer for us, also as we stayed over 3 nights we booked for the Hogmanay gala ball, again unfortunately the kitchen let things down by the main course beef was the opposite of the breakfast and very tough and overcooked.

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Kim

solo traveller

9.0

Superb

Would stay again

Stayed one night and the room was perfect for the stay. Breakfast was good and there was a good selection.

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Anita

young couple

9.0

Superb

I really enjoyed my stay

Its situated in central of stirring. Lovely location

Shopping mall and restaurant by walk

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Mary

young couple

4.0

Disappointing

Not a lot came homa a day early ,although we had pd for 3nights

Beds were all lumpy gave us sore back ,tv remote would not work had to keep to change channels ,shower could not cool down .went for breakfast at 9.35 nothing in hit dishes.was not told at check we had to ask to get our room done

Published on 02 Jan 2024

John

young couple

6.0

Pleasant

Location always good

Building,rooms looking tiered,no heating in room toilet didn't flush properly Toilet bin had not been emptied from previous room users!!!. Breakfast could have been hotter .

Published on 01 Jan 2024

Jacqueline

family with young children

9.0

Superb

The Golden Lion is is a fantastic location in the centre of Stirling & I will certainly stay there again.

Theres a lot to like about this hotel including the helpful staff, very comfortable bar/restaurant with excellent Menus & high quality food.

The bedroom was quite basic & the beds were not comfortable. However the bathroom was very modern.

Published on 01 Jan 2024

Ronnie

young couple

9.0

Superb

Great stay

Dee the restaurant manager was a ray of sunshine every time you met her in the hotel. An absolute asset to the hotel.

Published on 31 Dec 2023

Nicola

young couple

6.0

Pleasant

Get what you pay for.

Lovely downstairs. Decent price for what you get but rooms are very basic and decor really needs updating. I can't complain as you get what you pay for. Staff were lovely - remote not working for TV - provided batteries. Unfortunately it was still not working, but we were only using to wind down after our evening so not a big deal for us. Bar staff also happily provided jug of water and glasses to take to our room when I asked. A room with a walk in shower was provided as I have mobility issues which I was very grateful for. Clean rooms but basic and very old fashioned - could look amazing with a little tlc. Buffet breakfast provided in price - we went at 8.30am and food barely warm, food choice really good, but "hot" food very overdone. Sitting on hotplates - not ideal but edible. Eggs were not cooked through...and I love a fried egg! They have lovely pastries, drinks and fruit, jam, yoghurts (on ice). Just wanted to be clear so people know what they are getting. Bottom line - Staff absolutely fantastic, but everything is so old and tatty upstairs. Breakfast great selection, but no real love put into prep - really hate a barely warm cooked brekkie and undercooked eggs. Bedroom - was a double, but as many hotels do - 2 singles pushed together - unfortunately this time it was really uncomfortable - had been made up as 2 singles which made bed keep splitting and couldn't share covers as singles. Not a huge deal, but affected sleep. Again, I didn't want to bother staff as price was decent for what we got, so they can't fix it you don't ask. I'm sure they would have moved us if asked. All in all, lovely bar area and staff great - you get what you pay for! I will go back if price doesn't increase - even though I have been picky! Just being honest.

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Breakfast barely warm and fried eggs not cooked properly. Decor really needs updating upstairs - even just a lick of paint to make it feel less tatty and cleaner. A TV remote that works. Double made up of 2 singles - would have worked better if a double sheet/bedding used - singles made it split and difficult to sleep.

Published on 31 Dec 2023