Built in 1874, the hotel is the former high school of Stirling and has retained many of the original features including the fully working observatory. The hotel comprises a total of 96 rooms, including 2 wheelchair-accessible rooms, on 3 floors. The foyer houses a 24-hour reception desk, safes, currency exchange counter and a lift. Further facilities include a bar, a breakfast room and an air-conditioned restaurant with highchairs for infants. The hotel is ideal for business guests with its conference room and Internet connection. Room and laundry services are on offer and parking spaces are available for those arriving by car.

The hotel is located in the centre of Stirling. Numerous restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shops are located in the immediate vicinity. It is an ideal base for exploring the sights, such as Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument and the Bannockburn Heritage Centre. A bus stop and a train station are just a few steps away. Both Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow Airport are approximately 50 km from the hotel.

Guests may select their breakfast from a buffet. A set menu is available for lunch and dinner. In addition, the hotel caters for guests with special dietary requirements. Half-board or full board stays may be booked.