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Reviews of Golden Lion Hotel 3 stars

8/10 King Street, Stirling, FK8 1BD, United Kingdom

#16 of 19 hotels in Stirling

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 5304 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    5.4

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  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    Great value and well located to explore the surrounding area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was tired in the decor department, albeit well equipped with en-suite, hospitality tray etc.

    The public areas (bar, restaurant, reception) all exceeded expectation, with a warm and luxurious atmosphere. Food in the restaurant was very good at both dinner and breakfast. On site secure car parking was a bonus. the hotel is very well located to explore Stirling centre.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    I enjoyed my stay, friendly efficient staff, good food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good restaurant, the chicken Balmoral was excellent and very reasonable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    The stay was amazing, staff were brilliant, although the receptionist was not forthcoming with information about breakfa
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sealed window in room, parking area very rough ground, car park could be better laid out.

    Excellent location, large room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location at reasonable price 👍

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There a real bad smell in our floor when we arrived. It was was mostly gone later that day but still was very umpleasent. you can tell the age of the hotel and I don't expect it to be new and shiny, but I still think they can improve the guest experience with some basic additions like a bin in the bathroom or a glass to keep out toothbrush in.. small things I felt were missing

    The locations is great and the price was very fair.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic choice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Excellent location to shops, train station and bus station..easy walk uphill to the castle and other attractions. Restaurant dinner was very good. Great staff and luggage storage was not a problem.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location, clean, and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No WiFi in room. No water cups.

    Near to castle and other sites, also restaurants. Free parking. Clean. Staff were helpful and friendly. Provided fan.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows were either flat or hard.

    Breakfast was good. Located in the heart of Stirling.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Great food and value - central location - short walk from train station
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy resident above us . No rails in bath shower - would be better to upgrade the room to shower only .

    Great location. Terrific food at a good price . Lovely staff. Has an internal lift and assisted with luggage to get up entry stairs

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very hot, staff were not very attentive.

    The big spacious room, the clean bathroom and good shower.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    7.0
    Great time and great location, I'd stay here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I would have liked to see a few items updated or refreshed (the curtains were old and tattered)

    The location was fantastic, we could walk to everything and enjoyed our time there.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No WiFi access from the bedroom, public areas only. This was disappointing, particularly with work to do during my visit. Otherwise it was a convenient and comfortable stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    7.0
    Was pleasant hotel and would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Like most hotels currently it, felt a little run down and slightly shabby. There was no brush for the toilet, and one of the bulbs was popped, in the bathroom. Also I hate those self feed conveyor belt toasters, that take 4 passes to get half cooked toast.

    Loved the room, it was very spacious and warm, and the staff were really helpful. The hotel is really central in the heart of Stirling, well within walking distance from the Station.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    7.0
    pleasant staff though and location was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    old, on the border of tatty in some areas, in the bar the seating had tares on many of the seats, Could be fixed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Love staying at this City Centre hotel as its convenient for all centre attractions
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it’s great

    Fantastic location in the centre of Stirling

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed our night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view (not that you can do much about that)

    Staff were engaging and helpful. There was free parking. Room was comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The television in the room was very small, and the hallway carpet could be cleaned

    The location was great, and the food in the restaurant was delicious. The room was very clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Good facilities great location would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No WiFi in room

    Good facilities great location would stay again

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed our stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our bedroom was a bit outdated, could do with a make over! very small TV on the wall. We were a bit disappointed due to the downstairs being so nice.

    Public area's of the hotel are lovely very comfortable and welcoming! Lovely breakfast also had a meal in the evening which was also lovely and good choice. We would visit again!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only couple of small gripes there was no plug socket next to bed so if had to charge anything couldn’t do it whilst keeping your device next to you Couldn’t watch anything on tv as the signal strength on every channel was weak which lead to the channels jumping or freezing

    Good location close to railway station with plenty of places to eat and drink close by and there is also a nice bar and restaurant in the hotel Staff were very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Shabby but mostly fine old hotel in a great part of town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    All the furnishings were very shabby and worn. However, if they renovated the whole hotel it would probably have cost a lot more for the room. The bed was a little uncomfortable for us. The bottom flat sheet didn't cover the mattress properly so the really old mattress cover was glaringly obvious. The comforter was pretty thin. There wasn't free wifi in the rooms, which was kind of inconvenient.

    The hotel was fine for our one-night stay, with a reasonable price. They were very kind and helped us open the slanted transom window. The room was spacious with a couch and chairs. The bathroom was very good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Always a good stay in the Golden Lion.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room I had did not have an opening window and the air con was broken. For once, it was a very warm day and night in Stirling, so not good when trying to cool down.

    They always serve up an excellent buffet breakfast, and are in a great location for the centre.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    7.0
    Lovely central location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room smaller than expected. No breakfast after 9.30

    Location; beautiful bar; lovely reception area.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location

    Stayed in May 2024

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