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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 5277 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

    5.5

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  • 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

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Totally wonderful interior and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the location and the decor. It was amazing.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Smart well maintained hotel in a good central location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Finding the hotel when we arrived was tricky because of the traffic system and the fact that the hotel is on a one-way street. We had four attempts before we actually got to the hotel, having asked a number of people for directions because even our satnav was stumped. When we arrived home two days later, I found an email from the hotel with directions - including a postcode to use for satnav which was different to that of the hotel. This would have avoided the difficulty we had and the amount of time we spent driving around, lost. I don't have email on my phone and it would have been useful to have received this information at the time we booked because we were travelling to other places a week before we got to Stirling.

    Our room was nice. We were on the top floor [5th] and had an attractive view which included open countryside. I was a bit concerned about the window, though, in that it opened from the bottom and there was no restriction on how far it could be opened. The bed was clean and comfortable, and we had all the facilities we needed to enjoy our stay. The hotel is an attractive building, smart and has been well maintained throughout. It is right in the centre, very convenient for shops and places to eat, and the castle is close by. The car park holds a reasonable number of cars and we were able to get a space, but it would be very much first come, first served. The staff were pleasant and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking is a bit uneasy

    Staff at breakfast was very nice!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Brilliant Hotel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Lovely place, great location!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Friendly staff. City centre location. I parked the car in the street in front of the hotel, free after 6pm. They also have a parking nearby, bit difficult to find. Good size room. Breakfast was OK

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    All was perfect. Very good restaurant on site.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Pleasant stay in an historic hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Great central location in an historic hotel at a reasonable price. We were pleasantly surprised by the accommodation, especially at the price point. Would definitely come back!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was functional & clean but lacked any character & no view at all.

    Breakfast, bar & restaurant very good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs updates on wifi. Beds were not comfortable.

    The shower was amazing. Location was okay. Staff were good and breakfast was on. Good communication. Nice bath items as far as soap etc.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The door was not very secure. Needs to be updated with better doors & locks

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Spot on location lovely public areas and breakfast was fab.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Orange juice at breakfast was weird almost coloured water. Otherwise everything was great.

    It was very central yet quiet though we did stay on a Sunday night.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    A very hot night but still a nice place to stay .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The heat, extremely hot in room and no fan provided ,we were on the fifth floor so windows only opened a fraction.No hand rail over bath for safety . No soya milk on room tray.

    Room was good ,very clean. The room was extremely hot and would have liked some drinking water provided in the room and a small fan would have been great.Bed was uncomfortable for us personally. Breakfast was very good and tasty. Location was perfect.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel and would love to return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi not available in room . Hairdryer not in room although supplied when asked.

    Lobby , bar and breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

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

    Lack of wifi connection in the room

    Comfy bed and quiet room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location , bar and clean room and bath

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast little

    Location perfect

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Love!y stay, definitely come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location perfect. Breakfast was lovely, lots to choose from and very fresh. Also had a bath which is a big bonus😀

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    7.0
    Some plusses, some minusses
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds pretty hard, no TV to speak of, towel heater not working, you had to hold the faucet with one hand and turn it on with the other otherwise it would collapse. Breakfast very mediocre: lots of choice but quality below average.

    Location excellent, breakfast room lovely old-fashioned, very quiet.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    At home in the loft
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My room in the loft, next to the pigeons, did feel slightly cramped. The shower temperature seemed to range from scalding to extra scalding.

    Perfect central location with a car park. Staff are nice. Historic hotel with nice lobby and some features. I felt quite at home and comfortable staying here.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    We loved our stay and I would recommend to my friends, if you can live without WiFi
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wi-fi did not work in the rooms, but this can be good or bad. It gave us a chance to unwind. It was available in the lobby, which had plenty of cozy nook seating.

    I love the feel of this old building. It’s what I would expect a hotel this age to look and feel like. The decor is warm and quiet and welcoming. It’s kind of a maze, but that is part of the charm. The location is right in the heart of the city and surrounded by lovely buildings. I adore the breakfast staff!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed our stay in Stirling thanks to you. Great location. Kind & friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is good. All staff are kind and friendly. Beautiful entrance. Enjoyed breakfast too.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good value for money. Nice old traditional hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms very hot and bed on the small size.

    Great location. Lovely food. Staff very nice and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

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