Scotland is a country with some of the most spectacular and magnificent scenery in the world, there are numerous mountains to climb and lakes to admire throughout the country. It is also well known for its excellent selection of single mats, the best whiskeys in the world are made here.
Whatever the reason for your visit to this magnificent country, one thing you will need during your stay is accommodation. Some trips can be spoiled by choosing the wrong place to stay, which is why I have listed some of the best hotels in Scotland to stay. There are many excellent hotels throughout the country, but I have tried to select hotels that are in different regions of Scotland, after all there is so much to see and do in the country that of course you will want to move around and therefore need accommodation in different places.
The following are 5 of the best hotels in Scotland
1. The Balmoral Hotel – Edinburgh
Balmoral Hotels is located in Edinburgh city center on world famous Princes Street, it is widely regarded as the best hotel in Edinburgh and is undoubtedly one of the best hotels in Scotland. The rooms offer spacious and luxurious accommodation with fantastic views of Edinburgh.
2. Inverlochy Castle -nr Fort William
This luxurious castle hotel has only 12 rooms, all of them suites. The hotel is ranked as one of the best hotels in Europe and its location is spectacular, nestled amongst trees in the beautiful Scottish Highlands region. This hotel is widely regarded as one of the best in Scotland, a must see.
3. The Old Course Hotel – St Andrews
No visit to Scotland would be complete without playing golf and where better than the world’s most famous golf course, the Old Course. Situated in the small seaside town of St Andrews, this hotel prides itself on being in the middle of the golf course, 5-star luxury and rooms with exceptional views of both the coastline and the golf course.
4. Hotel Indigo Glasgow – Glasgow
This new hotel is beautifully centrally located in Glasgow and has rooms at very reasonable prices. It is very popular with tourists and has been rated one of the best hotels in Glasgow by TripAdvisor (No1 as of January 12). The rooms are spacious and have all the main amenities and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.
5. El Torridon – Achnasheen
The award-winning Torridon was voted Scottish Hotel of the Year in 2011 and is set in magnificent surroundings. Surrounded by 58 acres of parkland, this is a luxurious place to relax, the perfect haven from the city, and ideal for romantic getaways. Enjoy the excellent food available in the hotel restaurant or try one of the 350 whiskeys available in the bar.
