We just dropped in to Dunkeld/Birnham on our first night in Scotland, as it seemed a characteristic, charming and historic area, without being too twee. Lucky to get a room at the Royal at reduced rates (it was apparently a slow night, in spite of being high season). Very pleasant hotel and room, the bar service was fine, but the... more

I booked this over the phone and the young lady who handled the booking was very efficient indeed. Now I am a Scotsman and I often find staying in Scottish hotels to be a strangely depressing ( and expensive) experience. But the Royal Dunkeld Hotel is a very pleasant place to stay. As is usual in these places, they are... more

I recently stayed at this hotel for one night. It was satisfactory, and would have been much better, had it not been for a coach party. Consequently, we couldn't get served for dinner in the restaurant, so we had to have a bar meal, and we were put out of the way at breakfast, and very nearly forgotten. That said,... more

We visited the Royal Dunkeld Hotel in early August 2005. The reception staff were very helpful. We only wanted to stay for one night and were offered one of the lodges, which are just behind the main hotel. These are twin-bedded, but fine for one night and have a shower room, tea and coffee making facilities etc. My main gripe... more

Stayed for 3 nights and the room, although small, had everything you would expect. The problems lie with very indifferent staff in the restaurant and bars. The lounge bar, Gargoyles, is more reminiscent of a tea room, seems to have no permanent staff and you have to wait until they've finished chatting in the bar before serving you. A bar... more

My wife and I are on a fast tour of Scotland and wanted somewhere central from where we could explore the countryside. We booked at the Royal largely because of the good reviews here. We were slightly concerned by the one bad review, but it was reassuring to see all the others were positive. We were swayed by the fact... more

My wife and I have recently returned from a three night break at the Royal hotel in Dunkeld. Having chosen at random we knew nothing of the hotel or Dunkeld itself before we went but on both counts we were delighted with our choice. The hotel staff were particularly welcoming (especially Max) and our accommodation and the other facilities were... more

The Royal Dunkeld Hotel is positioned in the centre of the attractive old Perthshire town of Dunkeld, famous for its half ruined cathedral beside the River Tay with antiques and interesting little shops. Built in 1815 as a coaching inn, the hotel still retains some of the atmosphere of that era. A large central staircase, complete with tartan carpet leads... more

The food and service at this small hotel are excellent, the rooms are comfortable and cosy. The staff are quick to offer advice on local events and are most helpful. We have stayed at the Royal Dunkeld on several occasions, especially in the Winter time when the area is covered in snow, there is a roaring fire to return to... more