Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability and potential additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Additional accessibility features may include elevators.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located within a 10-minute drive of Stirling Castle and The Engine Shed, approximately 2 miles from Tolbooth and the Museum of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Holiday Inn Express Stirling Hotel

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express Stirling by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$65
February	US$80
March	US$84
April	US$102
May	US$128
June	US$149
July	US$160
August	US$185
September	US$175
October	US$119
November	US$88
December	US$73

What guests think

Across the reviews for Holiday Inn Express Stirling by IHG, guests frequently praise friendly, helpful staff, very clean rooms, and the included breakfast, while noting the location is outside the city center and on-site amenities are straightforward.

Breakfast is widely liked for variety, though several reviews mention items running out, lukewarm food, or weak coffee. Rooms are comfortable with big beds, but some report noisy or ineffective heating/AC, occasional plumbing issues, and sofa beds that are firm or crammed for space. Parking is on-site; multiple guests highlight fees and third-party enforcement, and many dine at the pub across the car park due to limited evening options. Expect a clean, no-frills stay that works best if you’re driving.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic. On-site parking exists but several guests report fees and ticketing confusion; on-site dining is limited so many use the pub across the road, and laundry is off-site rather than in-house.

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Agnes

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff. Nice room, but the toilet seat kept detaching from its mounting and the toilet did not always clear when flushed. Limited menu for meals so we went to the Greene King next door, although the food there was disappointing.

10

Margaret

30 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I would rather pay for parking with my hotel stay. Someone without a smartphone would find paying very annoying.

10

stuart

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Expectations were met, the staff were fantastic, it is misleading online about the laundry facilities, we paid more for the booking thinking we could do laundry at the half way point of a long vacation, be clear that laundry is sent out, not on site. Regards

8

Kenneth

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a no frills stop if you’re only staying in Stirling for a night. It’s located in a business park so the area around it isn’t great and there’s not much to offer close by. Thankfully there is a pub/restaurant in the hotel across the street with a more substantial menu than the bistro downstairs here. Not going to give it top marks, but it is a good, clean place to crash for a night.

8

valerie

15 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Suited our needs. Nice hotel in a quiet area. Shame there was no free parking

10

VISHNU

7 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,355 nights

Good overall experience. Having to pay for parking additional was a surprise but they gave complimentary drinks as compensation

10

Mark

3 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Having to Pay for the parking was a surprise.

2

David

4 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I chose this hotel because the Expedia site said it had laundry. It does not! I had to drive around 2 hours to finally do laundry on the side of a road. The receptionist showed me that the IHG site did not show laundry but the Expedia site did.

4

Stephen

14 Aug 2023

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The breakfasts were dry and rubbery. Staff on the desk at check in were rude and the fact that parking was not included and added to the expense was a joke. Especially as the parking camera is not working properly and I've had to fight against two parking tickets despite paying the inflated parking costs. If staying in Stirling stay elsewhere.

4

Clair

9 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is always nice to be greeted in a friendly way when you check in. Unfortunately this was not the case here. There is a £5 charge for parking but the pub opposite appears to be free. A £25 charge to have a dog in your room for 1 night is also ridiculous.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness earns consistent praise, with many describing rooms and bathrooms as spotless; housekeeping is generally reliable. A few reviews note worn furnishings or isolated cleanliness lapses.

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10

Donald Allan

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice, clean, and quiet. Great breakfast buffet, with good selection. Loved my stay here that was pretty central to all I wanted to see in Scotland this trip!

10

Julie

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Air conditioned rooms!!! Comfortable beds, clean room, highly recommend.

8

Sonia

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall the property was okay but there were stains on the chair etc which was not very pleasing.

10

David

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

We have travelled extensively over the years and we can say this hotel was outstanding and the cleanest property we have ever stayed at. High five to all the staff for their outstanding service and hospitality.

10

Josh

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean tidy hotel, rooms cleaned daily. Breakfast has a good selection. The staff are friendly and accommodating

10

Rodney

21 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were really nice and helpful, obviously locals. Hotel and room very clean and breakfast excellent. Really well managed hotel, staff always easily available.

10

Richard

16 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and courteous staff. Room was very clean & bathroom mirrors did not steam up unlike most hotels I have stayed at!

10

Timothy

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Really happy with this hotel, very clean, excellent breakfast. The staff was very friendly. The room was clean and the super king size bed was very comfortable. I have no problem with recommending this hotel.

2

Ashel

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The walls were dirty they need to be repainted.bed and tables too old

10

Julia

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was beautifully clean, as was the bathroom. Staff were most helpful, and the accessible room we booked had everything to help my husband feel safe. Temperature adjustment in the room was straightforward.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable with large beds and decent space for short stays. Some guests report noisy or underpowered heating or AC, occasional bathroom issues, limited space when sofa beds are used, and dim lighting.

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Agnes

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff. Nice room, but the toilet seat kept detaching from its mounting and the toilet did not always clear when flushed. Limited menu for meals so we went to the Greene King next door, although the food there was disappointing.

10

Nicholas

23 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean well decorated room with very comfortable king size bed. Quite undisturbed sleep.

8

Anne

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed and decent size room.

8

Jessica

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pros: main bed was comfortable, bathroom had separate shower and toilet area which is very helpful when sharing a room, room very clean and neat, breakfast was simple but filling (eggs, beans, toast, cereals,fruit), welcome bag for dogs with ball and treats. Staff very hospitable. Dog friendly pub next door (not associated with hotel). Cons: room had few electric outlets for charging and only one USB port, fold-out bed was uncomfortable, room size was very tight with fold-out bed in use.

8

Sandra

13 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Happy with stay except air conditioning / heating unit was really noisy and didn't work very well. Duvet was exceptionally heavy, even for winter but might be to compensate for ac unit

10

Elizabeth

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Huge comfortable bed! Friendly helpful staff

6

Gemma

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was cold when went in. The heating was noisy and not very good. USB beside bed badly damaged

8

Howard

12 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room had a sofa bed in addition to double bed so it was very crowded. The sofa bed was used but was not very comfortable. Tea making available but supply of milk sachets was limited. Plastic chair not comfortable. It would have been better if the sofa bed had not been made up. Buffet breakfast was OK but orange juice was very ‘thin’.

10

Timothy

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Really happy with this hotel, very clean, excellent breakfast. The staff was very friendly. The room was clean and the super king size bed was very comfortable. I have no problem with recommending this hotel.

8

Tracy

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Buffet breakfast was spot on. Only problem I had was there are no radiators in room just an air conditioning fan so it was very cold. I wouldnt stay again in Autumn or winter.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating. A minority mention rude or uninterested front desk interactions, unexpected IHG sign-ups, or occasional check-in communication issues.

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10

Miriam

1 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome breakfast buffet! Best way to start your day! Bryan, manager was accommodating upon check in and made our stay even more pleasant. Clean and comfortable. A nice pitstop between Edinburgh airport into the Highlands.

10

Annathea

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very friendly and approachable

10

Ronnie

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

An extremely pleasant 2 night stay. The room was very comfortable with super size bed and plenty of storage space for clothes etc. Chair was comfy and everything was spotless. Shower was super!! The breakfast buffet was laid out very well and the food was delicious, we wanted for nothing! A lovely staff member called Kate went out of her way to help us on a couple of occasions! The Inn was in a perfect location for our break on our way up to the highlands. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay…thank you.

4

Marcia

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was good. Desk men arrogant and rude. Didn’t explain how to turn on electricity in room. Fire alarm going off at 4am didn’t help for a positive review either. There’s a restaurant next door but mediocre at best. Otherwise nothing else.

6

Linda

7 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Receptionist very uninterested, took ages to book in, then no directions or anything. Have been to this hotel before and can say its still only somewhere to try and get sleep! It is convenient, thats all i can say

10

Rodney

21 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were really nice and helpful, obviously locals. Hotel and room very clean and breakfast excellent. Really well managed hotel, staff always easily available.

6

Richard

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Upon check-in they asked for my email. I suppose it was for booking confirmation. Without telling me they actually signed me up as a member of IHG (some reward system). I had to manually remove me from this system, even when I asked the reception to get me out of this program once I found out.

10

Colin

12 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A very quick business trip to Scotland and this place was ideal, really good customer service and every staff member really helpful.

2

Martica

8 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The front front desk receptionist was rude . I booked through third party and he wouldn’t give me the correct phone number to cancel my reservation and get a reimbursement through Expedia . For a hotel I never stayed at. I would not like to stay there ever.

10

Elena

4 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff, good breakfast, clean room, plenty of free parking, great stay overall! Thank you!

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Location

Set in a quiet business/industrial area outside the city centre, it’s convenient for drivers and major roads. Several guests note it isn’t very walkable, though Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, and other sights are a short drive.

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Luke

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

1.9 miles from city center, encouraging you walk a lot. Sterling is beautiful wonderful historic sites.

10

John

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean motel. Very quiet area not in the main tourist area. Great fill breakfast. Family style resturant next door. No Uber service but easy and cost effective Stirling Taxi service we found quite affordable. 9 pounds to downtown.

10

Ramon

10 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel staff was very friendly. The location is far from the city center. But because of the quality and cleanliness, is worthy.

10

Tara

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Outside of the town so wasn’t walkable but was great since we had a car and it had free parking, and clean comfortable rooms. Included breakfast was better than expected with hot options available. It was perfect for our one night stay on our road trip around Scotland. Staff were friendly and checkin/out was quick and easy

10

Russell

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An older looking hotel, large room, comfortable, plenty of free parking, buffet breakfast had variety. An adjacent pub style restaurant was ok for dinner, nothing else close by. Ten minutes drive to the iconic attractions.

10

Richard

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient stop close to Stirling city and links to the M9 to Edinburgh

8

Bradley

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A nice hotel far away enough from the madness of the town near the castle.

8

Sam

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy parking, close to Stirling downtown not walkable. Good breakfast served, Hotel was clean, bed was comfortable, overall good stay. Nice pub and grill next door if u are tired and want to walk over to it. Parking in Stirling is rough.

10

Ian

10 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Located in a business park just outside Stirling but not far from a shopping centre and opposite a Pub, it is a good, quiet, clean and safe place to stay. It is close to tourist spots and historic sites.

8

Crystal

18 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, affordable, next door to a good restaurant. Easy drive to attractions.

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Dining

Breakfast is generally good with decent variety and gluten-free options noted. Some reviews cite inconsistencies such as lukewarm items, occasional shortages, or weak/broken coffee, and on-site evening options are limited so many choose the pub across the car park.

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Agnes

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff. Nice room, but the toilet seat kept detaching from its mounting and the toilet did not always clear when flushed. Limited menu for meals so we went to the Greene King next door, although the food there was disappointing.

10

Donald Allan

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice, clean, and quiet. Great breakfast buffet, with good selection. Loved my stay here that was pretty central to all I wanted to see in Scotland this trip!

10

Amanda

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They were attentive to the details of bringing our infant son — had his baby cot set up in advance and provided an extra towel for him. Breakfast was great, including gluten-free options.

8

Daniel

26 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall a nice stay with clean comfy rooms. Good, helpful staff and very comfy beds. My only gripe is the coffee which is absolutely undrinkable. Come on, get a proper coffee machine for breakfast, everywhere else has one. Oh and the bar operates an over 25 policy which meant my 21 year old son wasnt allowed a beer with the rest of us, which is a bit demeaning at this age. Other than that a nice hotel and good value.

6

Thomas

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Yes it’s a holiday inn express. Not worth what they charged per night . Such poor quality breakfast.

10

Josh

22 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean tidy hotel, rooms cleaned daily. Breakfast has a good selection. The staff are friendly and accommodating

10

Jenn

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. And the breakfast was really good and had a fair amount of selection....except for the broken coffee machine. The restaurant next door was reallly good and jad great prices and there was a grocery store within walking distance.

6

Michael

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean, huge bed but not very comfortable (maybe two mattresses) and pillows too high. Only one chair in the room. Only 2 tea bags and 4 sachets of milk. Breakfast buffet style: bacon tough, hash browns not good, nothing was very hot. Hot beverage dispenser in Dining Room: water isn't hot enough to make decent coffee and certaily not hot enough to make tea. Staff were pleasant and there is ample parking. Good 5G WiFi.

10

Keith

2 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent Room and breakfast.

8

Dennis

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel. Great breakfast.

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1 $90	2 $89	3 $99	4 $97	5 $101	6 $121	7 $167
8 $77	9 $85	10 $108	11 $114	12 $108	13 $136	14 $150
15 $73	16 $83	17 $100	18 $99	19 $148	20 $100	21 $106
22 $74	23 $75	24 $102	25 $102	26	27 $93	28 $111
29 $79	30 $80

Holiday Inn Express Stirling by IHG

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