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#20 of 28 hotels in Ayr
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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 70
Description: Traditional Hotel situated in the heart of Burns' country, adjacent to Ayr train station. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
Burns Statue Square
Ayr KA7 3AT
Scotland
Check Rates: $260 (£146) Avg. Price
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“interesting”

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2 of 5 stars
ireland
Aug 21, 2008

just back from a 2 night stay,it was ok,old,musty.got to breakfast 9.15 it closes,my room had been ticked off so the guy said u must have been here already,eventually we were allowed eat.lots of taxi.s lined up outside,just next to train station so easy to find.Bar was empty by 21.00 each night,everyone was over 60 all early to bed.no wouldnt stay again,2 boring.lift like something out of a warehouse.

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dgosul's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 13, 2003
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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“nightmare”

Swallow Station Hotel

Aug 20, 2008

went to station hotel ayr for our anniversary . tried to book in at 2.50pm was given room 345 . when we got there someone was still makingn the bed back to reception they put 2 more cleaners in to get it ready .after waiting 30. minutes went up and was disgusted at the state of the room .carpet was burnt wallpaper hanging off wall all cupboards were broken window held up with piece of wood holes in walls and bed disgusting .wouldnt let a dog stay here.. dont say you werent warned

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — going home
    • Disliked — everything
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ScotlandMitch's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: August 20, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $260 (year-round)
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“Extremely Disappointing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

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1 of 5 stars
Lancashire
Aug 3, 2008

We have just come back from a 2 night stay at the Station Hotel, Ayr. Booked with Newmarket holidays as we went to see the Edinburgh Tattoo. Check in was quick and we were allocated room 233. Oh dear..............The main bathroom light was not working, we opened the wardrobe door and the handle fell off, there was a small cupboard marked mini bar but inside it was empty not even a fridge let alone a mini bar and the door was loose. The windows were dirty - when was the last time they were cleaned I ask myself! There were 2 grills under the windows that were hanging off looking very unsightly. The carpet was ill fitted and had an iron burn in it. The grouting around the bath was filthy as was the plug hole in the sink.

Evening meal was ok but I had to ask for my dessert and when it came it looked like it had been thrown on the plate, it should have been fruit crumble but looked very unappetising.

Breakfast - food was greasy and for the most part cold. The queue for breakfast was down the corridor.

We went to the Tattoo on Saturday night (Brilliant!) and knew we would be back around midnight so ordered sandwiches for our return. We both ordered beef........mmmm you might say but no, they were warm, the bit of salad garnish was wilted and the crisps soggy so how long since they were made I ask myself??? and at a cost of £3.95 each - we'd have been better buying a Boots meal deal during the day.

Overall - save your money and book elsewhere!!! Wish we had.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Checkout
    • Disliked — everything
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Frankie21's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 50-64
Member since: March 28, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Other
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Average price*: $260 (year-round)
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“was ok for money paid but no flash”

Swallow Station Hotel

Jul 13, 2008

had a few problems getting confermation when i booked but after a few phonecalls the receptionist leeann had it send in minuets other than that the hotel is a bit dated but from the pictures i kind of knew what i was to expext!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the bar and its service
    • Disliked — aged and some staff
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bigbullets's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 18-24
Member since: July 10, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping, Golf
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“Wish I'd read the last review”

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2 of 5 stars
northumberland
Jun 9, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed at this hotel as I wished to have easy access to the Ayrshire coast. It is an impressive building with plenty of car parking space. This is not the hotels fault but on our arrival at the car park three young men were using the corner of the hotel as a urinal.However on entering we were greeted with blank looks by the two receptionists who appeared to be more interested in talking about and booking their own holiday than helping us start ours. We were given a room which was numbered 300+ but we eventually found it off the second floor and it was without doubt the longest I have had to walk to a hotel room, fortunately we are fit and healthy but would not recommend the room to anyone who has problems walking or carrying bags up stairs, as although you could get the lift to the second floor there were further stairs to reach the room. As indicated in previous posts the lift is pretty old and has a life of it's own. The bedroom was clean but the bathroom had seen better days and my wife would only use the shower not the bath. The rest of the staff were friendly (including cleaners and breakfast staff).
On booking out I waited to be asked about my stay but the (same) receptionist was as friendly as on arrival.
I will not be visiting this hotel again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — In the centre of Ayr
    • Disliked — Dirty bathroom
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murphymac's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: June 09, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Pet owners, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $260 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-454-6835 from hotels.com

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Swallow Station Hotel Also Known As

  • Station Hotel Ayr
Address: Burns Statue Square, Ayr KA7 3AT, Scotland