Reviews of Golden Lion Hotel 3 stars
8/10 King Street, Stirling, FK8 1BD, United Kingdom
#17 of 20 hotels in Stirling
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 5278 hotel reviews
7.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.1
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Comfort
8.0
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
7.6
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Staff
8.6
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Value for money
8.1
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Free WiFi
5.5
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Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Alex
United Kingdom8 reviews8.0“Good experience overall.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
staff acting as bouncers at breakfast having to provide the room number every single day - you should consider bracelets or something to highlight guests that have access to the breakfast. could have been better if we had a room on a lower ground rather than the loft could use hairdryers and irons in the room rather than having to go to reception to get one
the breakfast food was good and the quite a variety of items available room was sufficient for our needs location was excellent for our needs
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Florian
Germany38 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- • Stayed 1 night
The parking lot was dirty, but free of charge.
We had a great stay at the Golden Lion Hotel. The rooms were really spacious, clean and comfortable. We can highly recommend to have dinner at Cronies Bar & Restaurant. It was absolutely delicious.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Mags
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0“Great stay and lovely staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff very old building and well maintained
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Christine
Canada3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
View was terrible. Looked out at the roof . 0 view
Right in the heart of the town. Lots of cafes and places to eat.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Alister
United Kingdom9 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No coffee in the room, missing milk too. Although they were meant to be there
Location, parking, restaurant and bar
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 June 2024
George
United Kingdom27 reviews4 helpful votes7.0“An all round fab weekend.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Only paid wi fi in the room. In this day and age it should be free. Without paying there was no reception.
Location was on the money. Friendly staff, bar was relaxing also.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Corinne
United Kingdom7 reviews8.0“Great stay in Stirling”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The only down side is the breakfast. While it is perfectly adequate there isn’t anything Scottish to choose from. My husband was so disappointed he couldn’t have haggis at breakfast.
The hotel is steeped in history, the room we stayed in was modern and exceptionally clean. All staff were very friendly. The location of the hotel is excellent for sightseeing and for a wander.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Fiona
Australia1 review8.0“It was a pleasant experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It had a strong smell in the hallway and room
Very handy to everywhere I wanted to go
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Margery
United Kingdom2 reviews7.0“It was in a good location for what we wanted to do and was overall good.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The breakfast was not as good as I expected. Some of the areas of the hotel were a bit tired.
The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food in the restaurant was good. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom good.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Mari
United States2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Meh- it was touristy acceptable
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Selwyn
United Kingdom19 reviews8.0“Always a pleasure to stay here”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The lift would benefit from being updated.
Great location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Keith
United Kingdom22 reviews7.0“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
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
David
United Kingdom40 reviews7.0“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
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Fiona
United Kingdom15 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“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
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Norma
United Kingdom5 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location at reasonable price 👍
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Tal
Israel36 reviews7.0Good- • 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
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Tanya
Australia9 reviews8.0“Fantastic choice.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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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
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Laurie
United States33 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“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
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Bradley
United States1 review7.0Good- • 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
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Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Julie
Australia123 reviews9 helpful votes8.0“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
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Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Lyn
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0Very 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
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Lorraine
United States8 reviews7.0“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
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Edward
United Kingdom64 reviews7.0Good- • 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
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Ianmacuk
United Kingdom4 reviews7.0“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
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