The Coothi - Stirling

I don't understand all the comments about cleanliness. Our room was clean and spacious. It had a large TV and two very comfortable chairs. The pool and fitness area were excellent.

The restaurant is in a fantastic location and the staff is top-notch, making you feel very welcome. Anna, who works in the bar, is incredibly helpful and funny - such a lovely girl! The woman at reception (unfortunately, we didn't catch her name) was also very helpful and always had a smile on her face. The location is great, close to everything, and the best part was the amazing swimming pool.

The rooms were large and spotless. The staff was very friendly. My husband was feeling unwell when we realized we needed to extend our stay, and the staff went above and beyond to assist me in getting him some food. They were truly kind people.

Do not be tempted, as the large signs outside the hotel invite you to enjoy a coffee and fresh pastries in their new café which is more like a café that flies in the air! It is a coffee shop type room in the hotel dining area and when we arrived around 10:30 am, although empty, there were still breakfast dishes on a number of tables. Before we sat down, we were asked to sit in the back of a carpeted bar where the exterior door was open, rock music was blaring, and the place was freezing! However, the worst is yet to come in the form of the coffee. You have to be trying really hard to make coffee as bad as this. None of us could take more than a couple of sips. The warm milk with an unidentifiable taste would be a good way to describe it. Unfortunately, we had already paid or I would not have parted with my hard-earned money for this. We will definitely not be returning.

The breakfast area is charming and beautifully decorated. It's a great spot for enjoying afternoon cream tea or celebrating with a glass of prosecco.