Hotel Colessio

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel near Stirling Castle

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Exterior
King Junior Suite
Front of property
King Deluxe Guest Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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33 Spittal Street, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1DX
  • Place, Stirling Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Stirling
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, National Wallace Monument
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Glasgow (GLA-Glasgow Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

King Guest Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Junior Suite

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double ADA Guest Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Guest Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (with Sofa Bed)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Deluxe Guest Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Stirling

Stirling retreat .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Old Town Jail and Tolbooth. Church of the Holy Rude and Mar's Walk are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Old Town Jail - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tolbooth - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stirling Castle - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Stirling - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • National Wallace Monument - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Stirling Station - 12 min walk
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crossed Peels (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Molly Malones - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪No 2 Baker Street - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nicky Tams - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cold Beer Company - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Colessio

4-star Victorian hotel near Stirling Castle
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel Colessio also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Victorian Stirling hotel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1825
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel Colessio offers 39 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 14.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 25
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 25 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night (maximum GBP 40 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night (maximum GBP 40 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 25 for check-in between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Hotel Colessio Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 934 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 934 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 934 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 934 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 934 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Hotel Colessio, the staff was friendly, and it’s in a great location to see Stirling Castle. Easily walkable from the hotel. Breakfast was good, had smoked salmon both days. I’ve seen people complain about the beds. Ours was firmer than we’re used to, but still comfortable enough for a good nights rest. I might be concerned about the shower accessibility if I was an older person. It’s a deep bathtub which was great but a little slippery and a large step over the edge. Parking was about around 18 pounds for 48 hours. Would stay again if I was coming to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice and clean

I was worried with the mixed reviews but the hotel was actually very nice and clean. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Colessio is in a great location, walking distance to Stirling Castle, the church, and many pubs. The rooms are nice, beautifully decorated and clean. The staff is very pleasant and accommodating. I do not recommend the breakfast, it was overpriced for what was provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michel, verdun

Travelled with family
The room was not the category that we had reserved. We had to argue to get this fixed. The paid for breakfast is disappointing: eggs are a supplement, as a latte. Finally, asked twice to get a second set of towels in the room (after all, there were two of us !!!). Never got the set. Location is incredible. But this is a common sell: looks incredible on the outside, underdeliver once inside. Will definitely come back to Stirling, but I will look for another "luxury" hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel & Staff absolutely amazing. Great bar with a great choice. Sadly only thing to let the hotel down was the breakfast, Scottish Breakfast simply awful (many others agreed) the amount of breakfasts left uneaten was a lot ! Fruit & Pastries were not replaced efficiently again leading to long delays and many people asking staff to replenish. I’m sure the breakfast issues can be sorted (although after speaking to regular guests it appears to have been an issue for a long time). We will certainly stay again as like I said staff and the hotel were great just the poor breakfast service and quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

kenneth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Location, location, location

Great location and friendly staff. short walk up the hill to the castle and other historical buildings and down to the town for shops, bars and restaurants. the rooms would benefit from a little TLC, replace carpets etc. that are threadbare etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

adrienne, Dearborn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet hotel close to the castle
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, friendly staff, great location,breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just an overnight stay, room was basic but all we needed. They did provide a fan which was good as no AC and we were in the middle of a heat wave
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
A bit odd, having to pay for parking, even though the car park is obviously theirs. Then having to book in at the bar was a bit weird. Room at some point had obviously been quite plush, good carpet and cutains, bathroom had nice fixtures and fittings, but was all a bit tired. Bed and pillows were comfy, room was very warm, and there seemed to be a building site next door that started at 7am. Most importantly, despite having a very nice looking restaurant, and an online menu they do not serve dinner (evening meal) at all, and had the gall to look surprised when I told them there was a menu on line.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is located in a striking, historical building and the location is great. Our room was also large, well lit and the ensuite bathroom was very nice. The hotel markets itself as a “luxury” hotel and has the makings of one. But the staff do not appear to be well trained, the food was not great, and the furniture in our room was moderate quality at best and somewhat beaten up by wear and tear. It is also strange that the hotel does not have control over parking on what appears to be its own property. With some money, quality management and training, this could be a true five star hotel. It was a pleasant place to stay as is.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Naum

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sam

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very tired hotel, carpets threadbare, uncomfortable bed, lights stopped working as fused. Nice bathroom though…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having read some less than positive reviews, we were a little bit sceptical about our stay. However, I can say nothing but good things about the hotel, our room, whilst not the biggest was clean, neat and tidy, the bar was lovely as was the dining room and the staff were all extremely pleasant and helpful. I would definitely recommend the hotel and will definitely stay there again. Only downside was the expensive car parking which is operated by a third party on the hotels land
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A super friendly welcome and helpful people. The receptionist even carried my bag upstairs because I had hurt my back. My room was spotless and inviting. Even though the hotel is located on a main road, the traffic falls quiet in the early evening. I ate in the hotel both nights, and the food was very good. There was only one working socket in the room and just a single ceiling light. It would have been perfect with a comfy chair and a reading light.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay close to castle

Very clean ,friendly staff, great breakfast and location. In short excellent experience,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for anything you want to do in Stirling and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025