Golden Lion Hotel

Ideal location. Lovely old hotel. Good breakfast and helpful staff.

位置好，到斯特靈的首選酒店。

I've looked at the other reviews for this hotel and to those people who gave this place a "very good" or "excellent" rating, I have to ask: did you stay at the same hotel we did? We were coming off a 14-day tour of the Scottish isles, and Stirling was the last stop before going on to Glasgow for the flight back to the US. This hotel was the low-light of the trip. This is supposedly a three-star hotel (they must be very tiny stars) and the similarly rated hotels in the isles had it all over this supposedly sophisticated big-city establishment. Our room was small, cramped with worn out furniture, lamps with no bulbs, and an overall musty, dusty, very tired feel. The shower was okay but the floor was slippery slick and there was no mat (lawsuit, anyone?). Reception staff was rude, although I must admit one housekeeping person was nice to my wife cheerfully providing her with some plaid ribbon in response to a request. We left early in the morning before breakfast was served so we can't comment on that aspect. The bar was fine although the barman made a disapproving face when I requested a Baileys and soda for my wife. Overall, I'd say that in a city as large as Stirling there have to be better choices. The hotel makes a big deal about Robert Burns having stayed there, but that was long ago; I don't think he'd opt for this place these days.

Absolute cracker of a hotel ! Staff throughout our 3 night stay were spot on. Breakfasts were buffet style with all your essentials .... the bacon was superb ( I love my bacon ) We dined in the Restaurant one evening and our dinner was a real highlight ( haggis balls with a sauce to start with then I had the steak pie and my better half had the beef burrito , both generous portions and cooked to perfection so full credit to the chef's who absolutely nailed it The bar area is traditional with low level lighting and is perfectly in keeping with the building. Our bedroom 356 was a good size , very clean and comfortable. Final mention goes to the location... you can't beat it with the castle a short walk away, as it the old prison, plus bars & restaurants nearby. We walked to the Walace monument which took around 50 mins. That's it. Great 3 night stay and highly recommended.

Loved our stay, view of the ochil hills, comfort and clean. Very central excellent location. Breakfast was plenty really liked Scottish feel. Staff polite and friendly.

Where do I start , I would like to say to chevonne she is simply the best . I got married there on the 17th of February, chevonne went above and beyond to help me with everything I could not have managed such a perfect day without her help her guidance her professional manner . I can honestly say she was the best wedding coordinator any bride to be would want . She made it the best day ever . Thank you chevonne. Brenda xx

Stayed at this hotel for the first time on Friday 5th April, for one night. We arrived a few hours after check in as did some sight seeing. Customer service was poor. The lady on reception may need some customer service training. On arriving at the reception desk I was the first person to say hello. She answered back, and asked if we had a reservation. She looked very bored and not the usual greeting of someone on reception. After my boyfriend signed the form, as he had booked the room. She told us it was upstairs on first floor & told us where the lift was. No other communications. I work with the public everyday & I would have greeted a guest with a warm welcome. Felt like she had no interest in being friendly to customers. Room was clean, no bulb in one lamp, have to take your own shampoo and shower gel. We did however sleep well.

Good hotel staff were lovely. Food is great. The only couple of things like the beds could be a bit bigger than a double. A shower would be better than a bath. That is maybe just our preference. But would return if there is a room with a bigger bed and a walk in shower

Restaurant and bar good. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Couldn't fault them. Rooms bit tired but clean. Other than bar and restaurant the hotel could do with a bit of a refurb (particularly the lift). But great location and good value for money.