Friars Wynd Hotel

Stirling is a lovely town, the staff are braw and the bed was really comfy. Definitely haunted though. Will definitely be back. Only downsides which didn't affect our stay at all were that the carpet in the room could do with a shampoo and £6.50 for a pint is a weeeee bit steep for my paupers pocket.

We stayed at Friars Wynd this time last year, and had a brilliant experience. Couldn’t have been more different this year. We have been made aware that the hotel has a new manager since we last stayed, which probably explains a lot. |We were asked on arrival what time we wanted breakfast, we asked for as early as possible as we needed to be somewhere for 9am. 8am was the earliest we could book, and we had to pre order the night before. The breakfast choices were very limited, there had been more options last year. We arrived for breakfast at 8am, had to wait 20 minutes for a coffee because the milk delivery hadn’t arrived. Then waited until 8.55am for our food!!!! Which was the worst fried breakfast we have ever eaten, and completely cold. We asked to speak to the manager to complain, but were told she wasn’t in. The lovely waitress said she would get her to speak to us later as we were staying 2 nights. Later on we were told the manager wasn’t able to speak to us, if we wanted to talk to her we needed to email her via booking.com. And she was not going to offer any refund for the awful service and food. Very poor hospitality, and no apology given. |The rooms are basic, tv didn’t work as it had no signal. Best to avoid this place at all costs!!!!

This is a lovely small boutique hotel situated in the heart of Stirling. Plenty of restaurants and bars are a stone's throw away with other attractions a short walk. There's a carpark (chargeable) to the rear or a cheaper one (Rainbow Slides Car Park) about a 5 min walk away. The room was spacious and very comfortable with a stylish décor and the ensuite was clean with contemporary fittings - just like the website pics. The wine bar below doesn't open until 2pm so if you're early leave your bags in the car and go for a wander. The staff are warm and friendly and couldn't help enough. The rooms are over a couple of floors and there's no lift but the stairs are manageable. The room rate was very competitive and the quality of room, experience and location were far higher than other hotels in the area. Highly recommend - go, you will not be disappointed.

Excel·lent Hotel, small, friendly keepers, in a pedestrian street. The parking is a bit away but free during the night. Good breakfast, but no dinner, with plenty of options not far away. Double room (it was set at twins, but they modified it to please us) with a reasonable bathroom.

Friars Wynd Hotel is located right in the middle of the downtown area in Stirling. When you step out the door, you're just steps away from a huge variety of restaurants and shops, a short walk to the castle, and just up the street from the train station. You enter through the attached cafe, which serves drinks as well as breakfast and snacks. The staff were almost uniformly friendly (one person was obviously having a bad day when we first met her, but that was the exception to the rule.) We stayed in one of the apartments, and it was very spacious with clean linens and amenities, as well as a great view of the downtown area from the windows. The decor was perhaps a bit dated, but nothing terrible. There was no air conditioning, but opening the windows was sufficient to cool the rooms down at the hottest part of the day. The apartment had a washing machine for clothing, but no dryer...you'll need to request a drying rack for clothes. Although there was no lift, the stairs were manageable and not an issue. The only major call-out to be aware of is that, since it's downtown, there can be a LOT of noise in the evening as people walk to and from the local pubs. Overall, we greatly enjoyed our stay here and would visit again.

Cannot speak more highly of this little hotel! Free breakfast (and a wonderful one at that!), fantastic and helpful staff, clean and charming rooms. This paired with the backdrop of Stirling is just chef’s kiss! Things to note, I don’t know if the lift is broken but we took the stairs. If you’ve got mobility issues perhaps ask ahead. There is no refrigerator so if you’d like cold drinks you need to grab something at the many shops next door or in the restaurant. Again, I would stay here again without hesitation. You’d be surprised how much money you save with breakfast being included and they have plenty of options to choose from. The staff also know the city, they can provide assistance and recommendations. A short walk from the train and you’re there! Enjoy!!

Right downtown on a beautiful street with lots of nice shops and restaurants. The staff is so lovely and accommodating. The room was really nice with a modern bathroom and heating. Great place to stay and have a drink or two!

We were disappointed that there is no working lift, and the rooms are spread over many floors with lots of flights of steps. The bar and reception are right at the bottom. ||Breakfast was VERY slow. You have to pre order and book a slot the night before, but even so we had to wait over half an hour for our food. They could be more generous with hot and cold drinks too - we were only allowed one of each. ||The room was comfortable and clean.||Although it advertises itself as a bistro h th ere was no evening food

I'll be honest, I was puzzled by the location of this boutique hotel and wine bar. Having lived in Stirling for five and a bit years, I knew that Friars Street was the street which students ascended/descended to reach either the club on the street at the bottom or the club at the street at the top. After all, I was a Stirling student for four years - a reasonably well-behaved one! - and had seen firsthand the havoc that takes over Friars street in the wee hours. So, I was a little perplexed that they'd picked such a central location for the hotel, all things considered. And, not long after Friars Wynd had opened its doors, there was a deadly attack on the street. Jeez. Forgetting the location, Friars Wynd is completely different from its much-loved predecessor, The Junk Rooms. And they have done such a good job of making the place look so fresh and bright. There's a lovely bar in the corner and ample room for seating, and a selection of fresh cakes displayed by the window. You can tell instantly that Friars Wynd is worthy of the 'Boutique hotel' title because it feels so luxurious from the moment you step inside. And if the rooms are adequately soundproofed then I'm sure a night's stay would be a blissful one. I've had both lunch and drinks at Friars Wynd and I was impressed by both. The owner is a really lovely, passionate lady who, on both my visits, welcomed me and even remembered me the second time. Lunch was delicious and it was just the spot for the kind of evening drink we were after. My only comment would be that some background music would really do good in creating even more of an atmosphere, especially in the evenings. I do know that the owner is looking to branch out to live music and jazz would be just perfect for Friars Wynd! I do hope Friars Wynd grows, because they've got just the right attitude for a new business; in aiming to impress absolutely everyone that comes through their doors.

I'm. Never this quick at adding a review but this place deserves it. Early on a Sunday morning well 8am. In the back and beyond of sterling in search of an elusive breakfast we stumble upon what is apparently the only place that seems to realise that people want to eat before 10am. We came in and both ordered the full Scottish breakfast and wow was it worth it. Locally sourced meats and cooked to perfection. My only slight down point is my tattie scone was a little hard for my liking however the other half likes hers hard enough to hit a nail with so I won't mark them down for this. The food was freshly cooked and bacon was crispy. Coffee was nice and well made. The service was impeccable. While we were in another customer came in and asked for something off the menu and it was instantly accommodated. If I could give 6 stars I would.

We came here after walking around the Stirling Castle & the city for a while. We walked right past this place & decided to go in. I guess there's also a hotel above this restaurant too. There was one girl that was the waitress for the place but it wasn't too busy & she was attentive. My sister & I enjoyed our meal & drinks. They also have a few tables to sit at outside. I was happy with our experience so I would recommend coming here for lunch. It's nothing fancy, but it works.

Great food and beautiful cocktails. I spent one night living here. Their service is excellent and very caring. Good amount of space and comfortable bed. Oh, and they've also installed one extra layer of sound blocker for its customers to have better sleep. It's just great!