Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Scotland

Established in 1924, The Gleneagles Hotel is a prestigious resort in the heart of Scotland. Set within 850 acres, it offers 3 championship golf courses and an ESPA spa, along with a falconry school. Guests can also enjoy off-road driving, horse-riding, dog training, and shooting. This grand resort offers a variety of elegant rooms and luxurious suites. Many feature views over the extensive grounds and free Wi-Fi. The private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries. In the mornings, the Gleneagles Hotel serves an award-winning full Scottish breakfast. With 4 fine dining restaurants, guests can enjoy imaginative menus in the Michelin Starred Andrew Fairlie restaurant, along with the Birnam Brasserie, the formal Strathearn, and the lively Dormy Bar and Grill. Gleneagles Hotel also offers The Club, where guests can enjoy fitness classes. It features 2 swimming pools, a sauna, a steam room, gym, and an outdoor hot tub. Set among rolling hills, the resort is home to The PGA Centenary and National Academy Golf Courses, along with The King’s Course and The Queen’s Course.

- "The staff were exceptional . Facilities and hotel all beautifully presented . A memorable stay ." - "Perfect Christmas holiday" - "Fantastic !" - "Literally felt like king and queen by staff members for 24 hours" - "60th birthday celebrations" - "Luxury at the Glorious Playground - a place to relax, celebrate and can’t wait to go again" - "Absolutely amazing. Staff can't do enough for you ." - "Excellent stay and the rest of the staff 1st Class."

Located just a 1-minute walk from Princes Street, The Caledonian Edinburgh - The Caledonian hotel has a modern leisure club and unobstructed views of Edinburgh Castle. George Street's bars, restaurants and shops are less than a 5-minute walk away. There is free WiFi available throughout. Originally built in 1903 as part of Edinburgh's central railway station, rooms at the hotel each have a flat-screen TV, a bathroom with designer toiletries, and fluffy bathrobes, as well as unobstructed views of Edinburgh Castle. Guests can enjoy access to the Spa, including an array of treatments, as well as a steam room, sauna, whirl pool, swimming pool and gym. The Lounge now offers afternoon tea, while The Caley Bar provides bar food, drinks and tastings for guests and the general public. There is also an award-winning restaurant, Grazing by Mark Greenaway Edinburgh Castle and UNESCO heritage site, and Edinburgh Old Town can be reached within a 20-minute walk. The hotel is located just a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and Edinburgh International Conference Center.

- "Premium 5 star service" - "I can’t commend the staff at WA enough, my needs were tailored to perfection, and the staff are exceptional. I’ve been a" - "Fantastic stay again, staff are very helpful and room was great" - "Amazing." - "One of my best Christmases yet" - "Best hotel" - "Impeccable" - "Amazing" - "Superb experience" - "Top tier staff, luxury comfort, and amazing views!" - "Wonderful accommodations with attentive service."

Conveniently set in Edinburgh, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. Guests can have a drink at the bar. All guest rooms are equipped with a fridge, minibar, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a closet. Every room comes with an electric tea pot and a private bathroom, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. At the hotel you'll find a restaurant serving Scottish cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh has a terrace. Speaking Bulgarian, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include The Real Mary King's Close, National Museum of Scotland and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. Edinburgh Airport is 5.6 miles away.

- "would definitely suggestion for hotel itself being great and also amazing location." - "Highly recommended" - "Exceptional and conveniently located" - "Hidden Gem in a lovely area." - "Amazing place to stay and great location" - "Fabulous hotel in fabulous location!" - "Upscale and Affordable" - "Very nice hotel in an excellent location. The rooms were very nice and well appointed. The way they are set up with the"

Located on the shores of Loch Lomond within the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, Cameron House is a 20-minute drive from Glasgow Airport. It offers 5-star luxurious bedrooms with attached bathroom, a championship golf course, rooftop infinity pool and 4 restaurants. Rooms at Cameron House have a flat-screen TV with satellite and some Sky channels. A tea and coffee making facilities are also provided. Beds are adorned with Egyptian cotton sheets, bathrobes and complimentary ESPA toiletries. Loch Lomond Apartments at the Mansion House, Carrick Golf & Cameron Club Spa are located 3 miles north of the hotel accessible via a complimentary shuttle service which runs every hour. The rooftop infinity pool has spectacular views over Loch Lomond. There is the 18-hole championship golf course and the exclusive spa at The Carrick features 17 treatment rooms. The hotel has its own motor cruiser boat, the Celtic Warrior. The cruiser has daily loch excursions and can also be privately chartered. The Celtic Warrior can take up to 10 passengers. Dining is available at the Cameron Grill, where you'll enjoy quality Scottish cuisine. Discover hearty classics in the Cameron Club Restaurant and The Tavern, delicious pizzas, pastas and brunches at The Boat House, and choice of light bites in The Great Scots' Bar, there’s plenty to choose from.

- "Amazing stay, staff were all very friendly and helpful. Location was superb." - "Truly amazing time and wish we had booked an extra night!" - "Our stay was wonderful the only disappointment was the golf course itself." - "Great, would stay again" - "Charming stay on Loch Lomond" - "Perfect in every way" - "Perfect" - "Was a special Birthday for me and I couln't picked a better Hotel to spend it in," - "Gorgeous hotel with exceptionally friendly, helpful staff"

This luxurious 5-star retreat has a fine-dining restaurant and romantic bedrooms about 1.9 mi from the Royal Mile. Prestonfield is surrounded by gardens and a golf course. Busses to the city center are a 5-minute walk away. Parking is free. Each stylish room at Prestonfield House has antique furnishings, free Wi-Fi, plasma TV, a stocked mini-bar and views of the gardens and parkland. Rhubarb Restaurant serves excellent Scottish cuisine and traditional afternoon teas. The terraces, drawing room and gardens are relaxed, beautiful places to unwind.

- "We highly recommend Prestonfield House, and hope to come back!" - "Luxurious Edinburgh with space and a whisky room." - "A really special getaway." - "Once in a lifetime experience!" - "Beautiful house and amazing staff. A few things we didn’t like. Not sure we’d go back." - "An elegant and sumptuous Scottish experience" - "Great place to stay" - "Pleasant and enjoyable with excellent friendly staff" - "Nice experience"

Nestled in the picturesque Scottish Highlands, Fonab Castle, refurbished and opened in 2013, features luxurious rooms, scenic views, mature gardens, free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Each individually designed room has been decorated sympathetically to blend a contemporary style with the original room features. The elegant private bathroom has a spacious walk-in power shower, bathrobes, slippers, and Thierry Mugler toiletries. Luxury Egyptian cotton, a flat-screen smart TV with Revo entertainment system, a Nespresso coffee maker, tea making facilities, fresh fruit and mineral water are also included. Some rooms offer views of the Loch Faskally or of the Highlands’ landscape. Fonab Castle Hotel has 2 on-site restaurants; the Fonab Brasserie offering lighter meals and the Sandemans Fine Dining Restaurant for a sophisticated dining experience. On warmer days, diners may enjoy an al fresco dinner on the terrace overlooking the loch. The cellars boast a great selection of wines, whiskeys and gins. The property also offers Pod's for an inside/outside dining experience. Pitlochry Golf is only a 5-minute drive away, and the world-famous historic Gleneagles is a 40 miles from Fonab Castle Hotel.

- "Lovely" - "Perfect pre Christmas treat" - "Very chilled experience will definatly be back" - "Highly recommended hotel. Expensive but very luxurious and staff were brilliant. Relaxed atmosphere." - "Excellent stay friendly staff nothing too much trouble and excellent food and service in a stunning location" - "This stay was fabulous in every way and was worth the price." - "Great staff, great hotel will definitely be back"

A landmark hotel in Scotland’s biggest, most vibrant city, Glasgow’s Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel and Spa combines the elegance of a stately 19th-century Georgian townhouse with the luxe modern amenities of a five-star property. Celebrated for its superior service, well-loved Spa at Blythswood Square, unique event venues and spacious rooms that feel both grand and grounded. The restaurant, iasg, named after the Gaelic word for fish, serves seafood from the waters of Scotland in the most sustainable way possible. Whether you’re indulging in a celebratory seafood dinner, a quick bite to eat, or leisurely weekend drinks sound-tracked by our resident DJs, everyone will feel at home. The five-star property continues to define Glaswegian luxury as the only hotel in the city with AA accreditation. And you can’t beat the location—private gardens right outside the doors, with the city center just beyond.

- "Beautiful hotel BUT the room wasn’t the best location." - "Amazing as always! Love staying here" - "Great quality hotel in the centre of Glasgow" - "Highly recommend" - "all round the best time ever love the blythswood and there staff to the man who opens the door to the porter bringing yo" - "On a small birthday getaway.. enjoyed the property the restaurant, the spa.. everything was perfect" - "Family trip to Scotland was enhanced by our stay at this hotel!"

Boasting an enviable location in Edinburgh city center, the historic and chic InterContinental Edinburgh The George sits in the new town, close to Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street Gardens and Holyrood Palace. It features elegant rooms, a selection of events spaces and meeting rooms (including the magnificent Kings Hall) and a well-equipped gym. This Grade II listed building with its distinctive facade was first built in 1775 and has since undergone an extensive refurbishment project, transforming the majority of the bedrooms and public areas. The carefully-designed interior has created a sense of restored grandeur with simple detailing and the use of natural materials in a nod to its rich history. Each room features a flat-screen TV, free WiFi and an private bathroom, alongside welcome amenities and luxury Byredo toiletries. Free high-speed WiFi is also available throughout the hotel. The on-site restaurant, Le Petit Beefbar, serves the finest cuts of beef from around the world, as well as a menu of cocktails, spirits, soft drinks and coffees. The restaurant is open Wednesday–Sunday only, but the bar is open seven days a week from 12.30 until 11pm. The hotel cafe Burr & Co. is a local favorite, serving drinks and a selection of cakes, pastries, sandwiches, and salads. It is open 8am–5pm. on weekdays and 9am–5pm on weekends. A full room service menu is also available for guests wishing to dine in-room.

- "A wonderful place to rest and refresh at the end of each day." - "Beautiful room, excellent location in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre, high standard of hotel" - "Exceptional" - "Nice weekend break in a great hotel" - "Excellent hotel in a great location" - "relaxing and beautiful" - "Very comfortable well-positioned hotel with super helpful staff" - "Excellent stay" - "Relaxing break away in very comfortable hotel."

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is located in Edinburgh, just yards from Princes Street and George Street. The rooms offer a flat-screen Smart TV, 300 thread count bed linen, a complimentary treat box and a fridge with complimentary fresh milk and mineral water. The private bathrooms have a selection of complimentary toiletries. Breakfast is served in BABA, a mezze and charcoal grill restaurant and cocktail bar. It offers Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine from lunchtime until late in the evening. Aizle is a unique restaurant offering seasonal tasting menus every evening from Wednesday-Saturday. The Garden is the hotel’s central gathering point, and the ideal place to find calm in the hustle and bustle of the city. This urban oasis serves drinks and a selection of pastries from 9am-3pm every weekend and Sunday. Guests have complimentary access to the leisure facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and spa. The spa offers a full range of treatments including facials and massages at an additional cost. The hotel is at the heart of Edinburgh’s financial district and is just 5 minutes’ walk from Waverley Railway Station. It is 7 miles from Edinburgh Airport.

- "Excellent stay and would return" - "Relaxing overnight" - "I had an excellent stay and have never been so impressed with a hotel staff, everyone was fantastic." - "Fantastic" - "We absolutely enjoyed and would return to the Kimpton-Charlotte Square, Thank YOU!" - "Lovely stay" - "A fabulous hotel" - "Warm welcoming Luxury that's not fussy" - "A lovely, stylish hotel in the centre of Edinburgh" - "Perfect location for a city break"

Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk. First opened in 1902, The Balmoral now offers rooms with a spacious marble bathroom and an interactive TV. Many rooms have views towards Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town. Number One Restaurant provides a fine dining menu, Telephone, Air conditioning and Desk, while Brasserie Prince offers an informal dining atmosphere. Palm Court features afternoon tea and the Bar Prince serves innovative cocktails in a relaxed setting, while the SCOTCH offers over 500 varieties of Scottish Whiskey. With a sauna and a Turkish steam room, The Balmoral Spa features 5 treatment rooms and an exercise studio. With its own splendid clock tower, The Balmoral offers 5-star accommodations in the heart of Edinburgh. The city’s airport is a 25-minute drive from the building.

- "Effortlessly elegant, yet comfy and personalised." - "Beautiful historic hotel in every way in a beautiful historic city" - "Best hotel in Edinburgh period" - "Very nice!" - "Meeting Clients in an excellent environment" - "Very nice hotel with great location" - "Wonderful experience each time we go it gets better n better" - "I’ll be back in October when (hopefully) most tourists go home. And yes, I’m a tourist."

Well situated in Edinburgh, Malmaison Edinburgh City provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located a 2-minute walk from Royal Mile. All guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an electric tea pot, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, while some units at the hotel also have a seating area. All rooms feature a closet. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is served at the property. Popular points of interest near Malmaison Edinburgh City include Edinburgh Waverley Train Station, Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and Edinburgh Playhouse. Edinburgh Airport is 5.6 miles away.

- "Great location and comfy spacious room" - "Comfortable and pleasant stay" - "Incredible" - "Lovely central hotel!" - "Malmaison Hotel is "simply the best"" - "Enjoyed our stay very much thank you" - "Nice stay in the hearth of Edinburgh!" - "Great location. Easy to navigate Edinburgh." - "Excellent location"