This review is for the "Grill Room Restaurant" only…read more We happened upon the Carrbridge Hotel on our road trip day heading from the Highlands down to Stirling. We got hungry while driving through Cairngorm National Park, so we got off the A9, ended up in Carrbridge, saw a sign about meals being served all day and stopped in. The dining room itself was nice and clean, and the gentleman working as bartender and server was quite friendly. The menu is varied, including traditional Scottish fare, pasta, Indian dishes, and kebabs. I ordered the Cullen Skink-- a thick, potato-based fish soup similar to clam chowder-- and it was delicious. My husband tried the spicy beef kebab and said it wasn't spicy and the garlic mayo was odd, but that the beef itself was great. I can't speak to the hotel itself, but if you find yourself in this bit of the Highlands, this is a good place to stop for a quick bite to eat.

From the owner: The Carrbridge Hotel, set in the magnificent Spey Valley, is ideally situated, due to its central…read moregeographical location, for exploring the Highlands. Strathspey and Badenoch provide a wealth of facilities and attractions throughout the year for the whole family. Golfing, loch or river fishing, horse riding, hill walking, mountain biking, canoeing and wind surfing are just some of the vast range of activities available close by. Aviemore Mountain Resort, at the foot of the Cairngorms, is one of Scotland's leading ski resorts and is only a 20 minutes drive.

We came across this very friendly,very clean and very reasonably priced guest house on our tour of…read moreScotland and found it to be a gem. For an evening meal we were directed to an hotel just a short walk through Aviemore, and the recommendation was spot on. The short walk back was definately required to "see off" the fantastic meal we enjoyed! Our room was quiet, clean and very well equipped. As for the breakfast, typically Scottish, with "Pete's Porridge" a must. Both proprieters very much "hands on" and clearly experienced, and happy in the business. When next in the area we will definately book The Cairngorm GH again.

This area is beautiful and perfect for day trips to more remote areas, close to hiking and an easy…read morewalk to town and stores. There were several A-frame units, not crowded but part of the landscaped forest area. Units varied in size - ours had 3 beds upstairs. 2 baths. Heating was a bit tricky, and available in all rooms. The maintenance guy came over "to help us get it sorted"... another words - turn it on. Ha! Big puffy down blankets kept us warm, it's cold at night here (June). Big hotel with rooms to rent on the property. They had play areas, kids video and play areas too. Pool had really weird hours. Apparently it was disinfected every few hours or some such nonsense AND you had to make an appointment for available times (in mid-day). I think that would have been fun but didn't use it. An area outside with growling moving Dino's... large enough to be fun for kids... a surprise for us! We loved the extensive trail system and the ruins of a local castle on a tiny island in the lake. Trails are well marked. People were nice, staff was helpful. Area was pretty and quiet. Centrally located. Great transit system; we made appointments to see local attractions via trains / bus - gotta get the timing right and pay ahead. Note: there are stiff fines for cars traveling inside Edinburgh and London- check on this before you drive!

Being married to a Scottish Lassie, I'm there for a visit every two or three years. My recent…read morevisit had us up to the Aviemore area once again. We love it there. We stayed in one of the A-frame cabins on the property. It was about a ten minute walk to the main hotel building, which we were okay with as there were families with children running all around the main hotel building. The cabins were perfect for four of us who wanted to sleep, read and catch up with each other. Cabins are well laid out and nicely furnished. The Hilton Coylumbridge is outside of Aviemore by a little less than a mile. That meant any meals with alcohol in Aviemore meant one of us had to be a designated driver. We did take advantage of the on-site restaurant our last night, so all four of us were able to eat, drink and be merry. We will be back.

Excellent selection of food to choose from. There were two roast meals (turkey and lamb) on our…read morevisit. I had a traditional Scotch seafood soup, others had the roast or the haggis. Everyone enjoyed the evening. Good selection of drinks on tap, and spirits on offer too

Been here a few times now and always get a good feed. Go here if you want to experience old school…read moreHighlands. It's old fashioned and very tartan, with stag heads and suits of armour. Me and my friends were staying in aviemore so decided on going here for dinner. When we arrived there was a wedding going on, which was a bit strange as it is a small hotel so you kind of felt a little in the way of the wedding. You can't book a table but the turn around is quick so you don't need to wait long. I picked the hot poached salmon and opted to pay about £4 more to get added king prawns. It came with broccoli and tatties. I was too full after for dessert. Good place for good Scottish food with a good Scottish feel..

I managed to snag some cheap rooms at the MacDonald Highland Hotel. Be aware that there are several…read morehotels on the same resort, of varying quality. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and pleasant. Check-in was quick and fast, and room service was very helpful. We arrived at 8am in the morning and were allowed to check in to our rooms early! Breakfast buffet was really nice at the restaurant, and for £7.50, is pretty good value for unlimited hot grub. The dinner menu looked pricey though, and I would suggest eating outside the resort. There is a swimming pool, gym, sauna, and steam room in the complex next door too.

Stayed over the new year. Good base to see the rest of what's going on in the area. The clubhouse…read moreand steak house is a bit overpriced but the good is good. Had the best steak ever for sometime.

Found this quaint little town while on my whisky tour. Only a couple of thousand people, but there…read moreis a lot to see. I stayed at the Ben Mhor Hotel which was very clean and charming. I can't say enough about the breakfast either. It was one of the best traditional Scottish breakfasts I've eaten. I would stay here again

I really enjoyed my stay here. The room was nice, breakfast was exceptional and the grounds and…read morecommon areas are very pleasant. The staff were very welcoming and there is a resident friendly springer spaniel. The food available in the evening was very good.

I have been going here since it opened, before you were born. A few years ago it changed hands,…read morethough one chef remained. The new owners are just as determined to keep the standards up to the highest level. It has always been a memorable place to dine and or stay. The internal layout is reassuring, spacious and the food and wines are always exceptional, though I think a little too many French wines of late are on the list. They pay attention to what you want out of the evening and are always welcoming. The food is some of the best in Scotland, as we again proved last week. Well balanced menus, local produce,good flavours and paced well. It is not expensive compared to other fine dining places we have dined in the area. Thoroughly recommended. Make the trip or detour.

This is my favorite hotel in Scotland, bar none. But it is really a restaurant with rooms and if…read moreyou go, go because you want the best food in Scotland and you'll be satisfied with sleeping in a very pleasant but unremarkable room. The television reception isn't good and there really isn't much to do in Kingussie, but everything else is perfect. David and Katie are incredibly good hosts and I can't recommend The Cross highly enough. This is a place to go when you want to escape your normal world for one or two nights of culinary heaven.

We stayed here in October of 2022. It was extremely outdated, though it looked clean and was still…read moremore comfortable than one of our worse stays. With a little effort to bring in some modern edges, this hotel could be very charming to allow comforts of modernity while honoring a more historic feel, unfortauntely that wasn't what we experienced. There was a huge dip in the center of the bed, which was squeaky. The bathroom was an odd layout, and had a metallic or slight sewage smell about it. Breakfast was pretty awful and bland: eggs were watery, coffee was sludge. Happy we only had a brief night there.

Myself, my wife and my dog had a great stay here on the 2016 May Day holiday weekend. We picked up…read morean incredible deal from a voucher website, however it's worth knowing that they do run these offers directly themselves so I would suggestion going directly to try and give them a little more money into their own pockets. All of the staff (most of them from the rest of Europe which I slightly odd in the Highlands!) were very friendly and they all made a fuss of Luna. The food we had was very nice. The starter portions were a little small, but when you saw the size of the mains it all made sense as a bigger starter would mean not being able to finish your three courses! They have a real ale available which is usually Trade Winds from the local Cairngorm Brewery. However it is expensive at £4.70 a pint, but well-kept and flavoursome. If you are lucky like we were you might also get a view from your room to the adjacent Strathspey Steam Railway - excellent for train enthusiasts!

The best part of this hotel is the bar and the bar manager. This is an old building. It takes time…read moreto get used to it. The rooms are small. The shower takes forever to warm. There's no environmental control. Open or close the window. The food is atrocious. The "high tea" was not edible. The lunches are the worst. Breakfast is the same boring food everyday. Dinner is 2 stars at the very best. Look elsewhere.

The Grant Arms Hotel is a historical hotel located in Grantown on Spey…read more It is a very relatively well kept property with courteous staff. We arrived late after driving all day and their restaurant had already closed. The only restaurant nearby proved to be the worst establishment we encountered in our trip (separate review will follow). The rooms were a bit outdated and rather small. The hotel has a certain charm: they still operate the old historical which is a jewel in itself but lacks some of the amenities that one would expect, especially at this price range. The complimentary breakfast was good. We had so many expectations for our stay at this historical hotel but while we had a pleasant stay, our experience did not feel as special as this place would have warranted.