Friars Wynd Hotel

We stayed for 1 night and it was surprisingly nice and clean. The bathroom was modern and the bed was comfortable. It was a little difficult getting to the room with suitcases but that's our fault for travelling with big bags. The breakfast was basic but nice. Good location to walk to see some sights in the city and we used the overflow parking as there wasn't any out the back when we arrived, but it was cheap and safe and not too far away. The lady at check in was very nice and gave some tips on things to see.

After arriving in Stirling from an international flight there were no staff on site and the hotel was locked. After someone finally answered the phone, we were advised that someone would be on site early afternoon and our confirmed check in time was not available. We ended up going to another hotel, one that operates like a proper hotel.

Central hotel which has a sort of wine bar frontage. There is not reception, you pick your door key up at the bar. ||This hotel is room only and the bar does not stay open late and they do not serve food. ||The rooms are through the bar and up stairs, though a series of doors a corridors. ||My room Lochmond was a lovely size and the bedding was clean, bed comfy, pillows need replacing. The room felt very bland, no pictures or decor and it could be stunning, even had my own fireplace. ||Bathroom was clean and looked fairly new. However, the shower door opened folder in and covered the taps, you had to sort of climb round the door to turn the shower on to be kinda stuck in the cold water while you thought you way out of the shower. ||Good selection of teas and coffees and there lovely caramel bars in the room. ||Over all comfy stay for 3 nights, just a couple of little touches would make a difference

From the moment I arrived Lexi was attentive and accomodating. Nothing was a problem, and always so polite and interested in my day. Great position, service and clean room. If I come back, I would rebook. Hamish from music shop across the road, well quite the character! Thank you 🙂

Mixed bag in the 2 BR apartment during our August 25 half-week visit. The Good: - Great location - Car park behind with direct access to the hotel - Updated bath - Fresh fluffy towels daily The Bad - No WiFi operating, despite 2 complaints - Aircon advertised yet in reality no aircon. I wouldn't usually care but it was a 30C day with no breeze from windows. - Non-operational deadbolt. Outside stairwell left unlocked. - Overhead lights in main room and over bath sink both burned out - Dirty, stained carpet For the price I expected better accuracy and maintenance.

The only good thing about this place is the location. The room looked nothing like the photos. The carpets were terribly dirty. There was black mould in the shower and kept overflowing - it seems drains need cleaning. The bed felt like it was going to break and was extremely uncomfortable. It also wasn't made properly with the mattress exposed. Also, check-in was brief, and I wasn't made aware of how to check out. Went to go and check out, and the place was closed. No one was around to take the key card. Also, there was a lift, but it didn't work. Honestly, I find it crazy how there are so many good reviews.

This was the cheapest accommodation of our week in Scotland, and I’ll admit I wasn’t expecting much. The location, though, couldn’t be handier – slap bang in the centre with a car park tucked just behind the building (directions were clear and easy to follow).||It’s not your standard hotel. You don’t arrive to a lobby with a smiling receptionist, you wander through a wine bar (which always seemed to be waiting for customers that never quite arrived), and then climb a staircase that feels part fire escape, part leftover set from Acorn Antiques. The carpet hasn’t had a serious conversation with a vacuum cleaner in quite some time.||And then – the surprise. The room itself was actually very good: a big comfortable double bed, a large bathroom, and all the bits and pieces you’d expect. No breakfast, but you’re in the middle of town so bacon rolls and coffee are a short stroll away.||Being central, you might expect a bit of noise from the street below – and there was – but for reasons I can’t quite fathom, the glazing was oddly effective at muffling it. Not silent, but strangely acceptable, as if someone had pressed the “snooze” button on the city outside.||In short: if you’re looking for polish and pampering, look elsewhere. But if you want a decent-priced base in the heart of town, this does the job with more charm than you’d think on first impression.

I had a delightful stay at Friars Wynd. Check-in is not open (or an option) until noon as reception is the bar. I was hoping to check my bag early but wonderfully the cleaning staff had been through and my room was ready for an early check in. There are no room numbers, just names. I stayed in Ness which overlooked the road out front. The room was nice with a super soft bed and an iron burn in the carpet floor. This reminded me of my past ironing snafus. There was some noise from the street as people walked. If you need absolute quiet, be warned, but it was not a problem for me. Private guest entrance to come and go as wanted. Walkable to pretty much everything! Would absolutely stay again!

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!