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    Reviewed December 2, 2012 via mobile
    Friendly local

    First time into this hotel. We weren't staying or eating. We simply case along to see a bands they had on there for the nite. Had a great time, staff very friendly, food looked really good with reasonable prices to match. Well def come back, poses even stay over, seems a great place.

    • Stayed: December 2012
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    Star M, General Manager at The Star Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded December 21, 2012

    Thank you so much for your review - We are trying a variety of music here to suit all tastes. We would be delighted if you came back again to visit us.
    I have put or festive entertainment package on our website so you can see if anything takes your fancy.
    See you soon hopefully.

    Mhairi Moffat

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    Reviewed November 26, 2012
    Marydoll at Stirling

    By sharing your experiences, you're helping travellers make better choices and plan their dream trips. Thank you!We have been to this hotel this past 14yrs and always have enjoyed it. At different times throughout the year It is under new management but the main thing it has new chefs and the meals now have all changed and are great. All the staff are so friendly if you don't like what is on the menu they will make what you want,

    Room Tip: We were in the front where the traffic lights are but it did not bother us one little bit (have a nite cap ) and you won't see them we are booked for new year @ 2013 it is so popular there is a wating list for new year
    • Stayed: November 2012, traveled as a couple
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    Star M, General Manager at The Star Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded December 21, 2012

    Thank you so much Marydoll for your review we are looking forward to you coming back at New Year to celebrate with us.

    Mhairi

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    Reviewed November 12, 2012
    Disgusted

    Room single size with double bed.
    Couldn't open wardrobe doors or bathroom doors fully.(Fouled the bed)
    Room cold and damp.Central heating rad cool, and black fungus on wall and ceiling. (we had to borrow a small fan heater)
    Room decor tired and 1950s.
    We were booked in 2 nights "Dinner, bed and breakfast"
    Nice breakfast, but dinner was poor. ((only had dinner in hotel the first night.)
    Staff were friendly, but young waitress at dinner didn't know the menu.
    We could not recommend this "Hotel" and we would never go back there.
    (This is the first time I have ever reviewed a hotel, but don't want others to endure this experience)
    Chas. East Kilbride

    Room Tip: Chose another hotel.
    • Stayed: November 2012, traveled with friends
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    Hotel M, Manager at The Star Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded November 13, 2012

    Dear Chasmac_12,
    I am extremely sorry for what you have experienced.

    We have just purchased the Hotel and are in the process of upgrading the property. Most of the Hotel bedrooms are of a good 2 star standard. We are also in the process of putting new menus and Kitchen Teams in place.

    I am delighted that you enjoyed our new breakfast menu using handmade sausages and good quality locally produced produce and we can assure you that our other food offering will be brought up to the same standard.

    I would really appreciate it if you were call me on 01397712622 to discuss your stay in full detail or email me your telephone number and I will call you.

    Thanks & best regards

    Donald Allan

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    Reviewed October 27, 2012
    You get value for money at the Star !

    Stayed 4 nights in Room 8 and found it to be warm an comfortable .The room is basic and could do with redecoration and an upgrade from blankets to duvets on the bed . The bathroom is very small and cramped but is clean and has a good supply of hot water .
    The Highland breakfasts were excellent and evening dinners were excellent with good choices and more than ample portions.
    The hotel staff were very pleasant and helpful . One major disappointment was the absence of entertainment as advertised in the newspaper. I would not have booked the break if I had known there was no entertainment in the evening.

    • Stayed: October 2012, traveled solo
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    Star M, General Manager at The Star Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded December 21, 2012

    Thank you for taking the time to write your review and I am delighted that you enjoyed our hospitality.
    The current owners bought the hotel in September and will gradually refurbish all areas within the hotel. Until then I hope you will continue to enjoy your visits with us.

    Best Regards

    Mhairi Moffat

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    Reviewed October 12, 2012
    Well Worth Considering

    Just back from 5 days at the Star. This is an old country hotel which still retains many of its original features. Public rooms are fine but bedrooms need redecorating. Staff were very helpfull and food was of a good standard with plenty choice for every meal. There are plenty activities in the area to keep you occupied and buses to take you up as far as Inverness if you want to go and see Nessie
    For a 3 star hotel this is very good value for money

    Room Tip: Rooms at the front overlook the high street and at the back commercial premises
    • Stayed: October 2012, traveled as a couple
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    Star M, General Manager at The Star Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded December 21, 2012

    Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are always delighted when guests enjoy their stay with us. As you may have read in some of my other previous responses the new owners will in time refurbish throughout the hotel.
    I hope you will continue to visit until then. Our website is kept up to date with all our package deals.

    Thank you again.


    Mhairi Moffat

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