This hotel is one of Scotland's little wonders! What a marvelous stay me and my boyfriend had.
We stayed for one night staying in the cheapest rate available which was £150 through their website. You would think cause it was the "cheapest" rate that the hotel would possibly cut back on the perks or that you'd get put in a bit of a pokey room but that couldn't be further from the truth!
We arrived at the hotel to be greeted by a LOVELY guy who was so quick to help us with our bags and offer us a "wee dram" on arrival. I declined but my BF took full advantage of the freebie and got into an in depth whiskey discussion with the tartan trousered man (we didn't get to find out his name but his service and help was second to none), after a good 5 - 10 minutes relaxing in the front area we were taken through what felt like a really beautiful and calm maze of doors until we got to our room the "Taittinger".
We walked in to be greeted by a ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE four poster bed, table and chairs, sofa, walk in wardrobe with mini bar, slippers, bathrobes, tea and coffee facilities and a bowl of chocolate strawberry's on our desk!!!!.... and I haven't even got started on the bathroom. I fully recommend anyone to request the deep baths because they are simply lush!!! The bathroom was beautiful with a decent amount of assorted bath and shower freebies also!
Later on in the evening we got a knock on the door from a lovely lady who came to offer us some complimentary biscuits and cookies, which we did decline but again they looked really lovely.
I really had a fantastic time at this hotel, it seriously met all my expectations and I think all the prices you pay for the room and within the hotel are 100% justified.
If we were to seriously SERIOUSLY nit pick and if you held a gun to my head to make me point out a disadvantage all I could really say was that
a) We phoned room service to ask for a wake up call which we never got and we also asked for bubble bath which took an hour and a half to come to our room - BUT they did apologize profusely for any inconvenience!
b) We ordered continental breakfast which they delivered BANG on when we requested, it was a lovely breakfast with assorted pastries, fresh squeezed juice, cereal, toast and teas/coffees however it did cost £14 each... but like i said before even due to things like the presentation you don't really mind paying that much for toast and tea cause its so nicely presented and its given to you with a smile!!!!
c) lastly we were located right next door to a room and although they weren't exactly noisy every time they left or entered their room the door was so heavy it made a pretty loud noise every time it was being opened or shut - a few times we jumped out our skin cause we thought someone was trying to get into our room!
But none of the above would put me off going back whats-so-ever because in every tiny tiny negative there was still a positive to be found and basically the hotel is amazing!!!!
We were gutted we had to leave but its cracking that check out is at a lazy 12pm so theres no great rush to leave...
We just cant wait till September rolls round as we've booked to go back for my 21st and I 100% cannot wait!!!
Overall Beautiful hotel with amazing + friendly staff and very conveniently located next to lovely restaurant's on byres road (try the bothy for gorgeous affordable food in a cosy environment!)