Built in 1874, the hotel is the former high school of Stirling and has retained many of the original features including the fully working observatory. The hotel comprises a total of 96 rooms, including 2 wheelchair-accessible rooms, on 3 floors. The foyer houses a 24-hour reception desk, safes, currency exchange counter and a lift. Further facilities include a bar, a breakfast room and an air-conditioned restaurant with highchairs for infants. The hotel is ideal for business guests with its conference room and Internet connection. Room and laundry services are on offer and parking spaces are available for those arriving by car. Location The hotel is located in the centre of Stirling. Numerous restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shops are located in the immediate vicinity. It is an ideal base for exploring the sights, such as Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument and the Bannockburn Heritage Centre. A bus stop and a train station are just a few steps away. Both Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow Airport are approximately 50 km from the hotel. Rooms The carpeted rooms have been refurbished by award-winning designers and feature an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio and Internet access. A double bed, tea and coffee-making facilities, ironing equipment and central heating are all fitted as standard. Sport Guests can take advantage of the spa with an indoor pool, steamrooms, and massage and spa treatments. Guests can play squash, take part in aerobic classes or work out in the gym. There is a golf course near the hotel. Meals Guests may select their breakfast from a buffet. A set menu is available for lunch and dinner. In addition, the hotel caters for guests with special dietary requirements. Half-board or full board stays may be booked. Payment All major credit cards - American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard and VISA - are accepted as methods of payment.