Best Luxury Hotels in Scotland

This small, popular inn in Argyll offers five en suite bedrooms and five garden suite apartments and is located in Lochawe village presenting stunning views of Loch Awe and Ben Cruachan. It features an award-winning restaurant and a bar with over 100 whiskies, 50 gins, craft beers, and excellent coffee. Enjoy a cosy log fire in the winter or relax on the deck and beer garden overlooking the loch. It is wheelchair-accessible, family and pet-friendly. Perfectly situated for outdoor enthusiasts, it offers easy access to Ben Cruachan, St Conans Kirk, the Hollow Mountain Experience, and Kilchurn Castle. It’s also a prime spot along the A85 route to Oban, making it ideal for exploring Loch Awe by boat and for those travelling by train it’s two minutes from Loch Awe Station on the Glasgow-Oban line.

The Atholl Arms Hotel in Dunkeld was established in 1820 and this family-friendly boutique hotel features 26 individually styled rooms with en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. The décor combines traditional Scottish elements with contemporary touches. Key facilities include a riverview restaurant serving local Scottish cuisine, a cosy bar, and a relaxing garden and terrace. Positioned near , it provides convenient access to outdoor activities and scenic walks, making it a distinctive choice for those seeking heritage and comfort in the Highlands.

Once an 18th century Highland Sporting Lodge, this building in tiny Kinloch Rannoch village was converted into a hotel during the Victorian era. The design-led five-star boutique establishment received a full makeover, reopening in 2017 with 32 rooms and suites with kitchenettes. The hotel boasts two restaurants; Monadh, an all-day fine dining restaurant without the fuss serving residents and locals alike. Meanwhile, The Library is an exclusive dining destination serving a seasonal seven-course tasting menu – a treat for avid gourmands. Dunalastair Hotel sits in the shadow of the majestic Schiehallion mountain and is a five-minute walk to the loch. This relatively remote setting is ideal for those wishing to experience the wilderness while sleeping in luxury.

Just 14 bedrooms give this lodge close to Gleneagles, an exclusive and intimate feel. The baronial building has a modern twist, with plush textiles, rich amber hues and statement lighting. High-end self-catering accommodation is also available. But for those not wishing to cook, there’s the Garden Room restaurant, serving afternoon teas, Sunday roasts and a la carte meals. And if you’re planning a special occasion, you can devise a bespoke menu with the executive chef, for your group’s private enjoyment. Take a seat in a brown leather upholstered chair mid-morning for a coffee and the day’s papers, or after dinner, to enjoy a sophisticated tipple.

For the quintessential turreted fairytale castle experience, book a stay at Barcaldine, on the outskirts of Oban. Beams, wood panels, a great hall, a turnpike staircase, a secret passage and a bottle dungeon below stairs all contribute to the sense of stepping back in time here. The decor is traditionally Highland, with plenty of tartans, tweed, brown leather and claw-footed roll-top tubs. Accommodation is offered on a bed and breakfast basis, with friendly hosts Liz and Ronnie serving a full Scottish and an optional afternoon tea. If you don’t fancy an evening picnic, dinner can be served at the nearby restaurant.

This chain operates in five UK cities, including the Merchant City district of Glasgow. One-bedroom suites through to three-bedroom penthouses are available, but all of the 25 apartments come with a fully fitted kitchen and dining area – making this the venue of choice for those wishing to cook full-scale meals while in town. Each of the apartments can be booked for just a single night, up to multiple weeks and has either a private balcony or rooftop terrace. Guests can take advantage of a free grocery shopping delivery service, daily maid service and a welcome pack with all basic necessities, as well as Taylor’s of London toiletries.

Sat right on the water with views of the Kylesku Bridge, this hotel’s location is idyllic. The area of Assynt is a beautiful remote region of Sutherland, but the Kylsesku hotel on its fantastically situated peninsula overlooking Loch Glendhu will warmly welcome any visitors in from the untamed nature outside. Some parts of the hotel date from as early as the 17th century although the complex is now made up of a ramble of buildings built up over the years. Inside the hotel has a contemporary feel. – rooms are airy, comfortable and kitted out in a muted cool palette with touches of Scottish textile here and there, whilst the bar and restaurant serve up delicious local seafood to panoramic sea loch views thanks to huge picture windows. Public spaces are decorated with a modern Scandi-Scottish ethos – think bare wood beams, cool copper lighting fixtures and minimalist wood-burning stoves. Whilst there are no gym or spa facilities here, relaxation and escapism is all around this stunning locale and the hotel runs boat trips to a nearby sea colony or the highest waterfall in the UK for fun day trips.

Built in 1887 by the then Earl of Lovelace, this 18-bedroomed baronial hunting lodge is filled with original features. While the hotel’s design certainly harks back to the building’s former life, the decor has splashes of bright accented colour. A kitchen garden supplies a multitude of organic produce, along with local meats and fish. And Highland cows can often be spotted wandering past the grounds. If travelling with kids, or those seeking some thrills, Torridon Outdoors is conveniently located on the doorstep, providing a range of outward-bound activities. Be sure to take a peek at the hotel’s drawing room, with its unusual zodiac-designed ceiling and to sample the hotel’s own Arcturus gin.

Dating back to the 18th century, this former coaching inn has taken on a new lease of life as a fine-dining waterfront hotel. Just 11 rooms ensure the boutique feel remains intimate and there are plenty of homely touches, such as bikes, free newspapers, wellies and waterproofs for guests’ use. A croquet lawn at the front provides elegant recreational opportunities, while local excur. The hotel is dog friendly and has self-catering cottages within the grounds, for those preferring a more private retreat. Or if you’re planning a large get-together why not hire out the whole place to yourselves?

Ultra boutique with just 15 rooms, Links House has a prime location, just steps away from the Royal Dornoch’s first tee and a short walk to the beach. Clubs are available to borrow if you’re unable to bring your own, along with a range of other activity supplies. Play the neighbouring course ranked #2 in Scotland and #4 in the world by Golf Digest, as well as a further four championship courses nearby. It’s not only golf that’s the highlight of a stay at Links House – the two AA Rosette-awarded restaurant offers some of the finest food in the region. The 19th-century hotel also benefits from two honesty bars and sumptuous furnishings.

Those couples seeking the classic romantic experience will adore the four-poster beds, lavish traditional furnishings, room service and award-winning three-course tasting menus at Ardanaiseig. Activities here focus on getting closer to nature with 240 acres of private grounds – bikes, wellies and fishing rods are all provided free for guests’ use and archery or clay pigeon shooting can be arranged. The house has a Grade II listing, retaining many original features and earned four stars from the AA Hotel guide.

Found beside a canal, in a little fishing village where the sea meets Loch Fyne, it follows that this hotel would be the go-to place for seafood. Freshly caught shellfish is served at the relaxed Crinan Seafood Bar (don’t miss the huge local prawns and Colonsay oysters ). Guests can also eat in-house at its L’Assiette Michelin fine dining establishment, The Westward, Lock 16 Restaurant on the top floor and a cafe laden with home-baked goods. The hotel itself is family-run, with a total of 20 bedrooms – each themed on a Scottish artist, and all with ocean views. Any visiting artists have access to an onsite studio and there’s a magical secret garden at the rear.