General Description
This award-winning hotel is located in the center of old Stirling, on the road leading up to the iconic Stirling Castle. Magnificently restored following a complete refurbishment, the Historic Scotland category B listed building with its classical Georgian frontage dates from circa 1825 when it was originally built as a bank. In the late 19th century it was converted to an Infirmary and remained in that use for 50 years before being utilized for a range of purposes including a library and offices. Lovingly reinstated, the building was returned to its former glory and opened its doors as a hotel in 2014.
Guests at this hotel are perfectly situated to explore the heritage of Stirling and many historic sites nearby, including Bannockburn, which has cemented Scotland’s history. With the city’s central location in Scotland and ease of motorway accessibility, Stirling is in the optimum position to discover the whole of Scotland including Loch Lomond, the Scottish Highlands, and of course the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. The introduction of this hotel to Stirling has given the city a new landmark in its leisure provision which locals, businesses, and tourists alike have all welcomed and which is reflected through the excellent trading performance.
The hotel offers dazzling accommodation and facilities that are expected in any such boutique hotel. The glittering restaurant, which is open plan, and the style bar at the main ground floor entrance are equally complemented by the range of quality bedrooms and the elegant Ballroom which can accommodate a range of uses from conferences to weddings. To understand and fully appreciate the whole concept of this hotel a viewing inspection is a must.
Public Areas
Entering via the main entrance beneath the impressive columned doric portico, you are welcomed into the reception area. The Grill Room Restaurant is to the right and to the left is the Lounge and stylish Lounge Bar with bar servery. To the rear of the ground floor is the spacious Ballroom with its own bar servery and patio door access to the south-facing terrace. On the first floor, the Wallace Suite is used for corporate events and private dining but can also be utilized as an additional bedroom suite when required.
Letting Bedrooms
Arranged over 3 levels, there are 35 luxurious double bedrooms and 2 deluxe junior suites. All bedrooms are furnished to an exceptional standard and equipped with all the facilities expected in a boutique hotel.
Service Areas
The main service areas are at lower ground level where there is the main kitchen, pot wash, cold store, freezer room, bar store, staff room. At the ground floor level, there is the finishing kitchen located between the Restaurant and Ballroom, plus the reception, hotel office, and staff bathroom.
External
The rear of the hotel is south facing and has an attractive and beneficial patio terrace accessed directly from the Ballroom. There is ample car parking to the front and side of the main hotel.
Trade
This hotel has been trading for just under 3 years and in that time it has established itself as a popular venue in the heart of Stirling. Accounts for the year ended 30th September 2016 indicate a total turnover of £2,627,812 (net of VAT). Trading information will be available to genuinely interested parties, preferably after viewing, and after signing a Confidentiality Agreement.
