Having been recommended this hotel by a friend, my husband and I have been waiting a long time to actually get a chance to stay. The wait was worth it. There was a bit of a wait when our room wasn't ready when we arrived, but we put this down to arriving too early, no fuss we just went a walk. But it still wasn't ready on return, we had lunch and it was ready (can't help feel that they weren't completely prepared for arrivals!). The food at dinner was amazing, but definitely worth staying on a Dinner Bed and Breakfast basis, as I can imagine the meal bill would be quite high. Only complaint about dinner was it seemed to be a bit rushed, barely finished starter with the main whisked straight in (okay so maybe this is a personal preference but I like a moment to settle!). A Summer evening meal here would be amazing with the sun setting and the view down the river and the amazing food, we'll definitely be returning.

We have just returned from a wonderful romantic stay at this hotel.
The Kenmore Hotel is set in a beautiful location at the top of Loch Tay.
Our room was comfortable and spotlessly clean.
The staff were friendly and helpfull and the food delicious if not slightly overpriced.
We would definitely recommend this hotel to those looking for a peaceful retreat in a spectacular location.
We will be back!

Location has to be one half of any experience, and this hotel as a lock on a loch! Situated next to Loch Tay, a Scotland national park, and the scenic Taymouth Castle grounds, it's a delight to stay here just for the environs.

A cozy bar contains a handwritten poem by Robert Burns scribbled on the wall during one of his visits. Kenmore claims to be the oldest continually operating hotel in Scotland.

There are all kinds of nooks in this place with warm hearths, so "cozy" is an adjective one should use often. The restaurant on the back, however, is quite modern in design. Huge plate glass windows look out onto the river and a gorgeous bridge. The food and service in the restaurant were quite good, too.

So what's my complaint? As one reviewer has hinted, trying to get a straight answer or help here is almost impossible. A member of our party had trouble finding his room. He had to return to the front desk three times. You would assume that after the third time, seeing as no one else--and I mean not a soul--had been demanding the desk's services and seeing that it was staffed by two persons, someone would have personally escorted this man to the room. No one even budged from his chair.

Finding out when food was being served was just as trying as the one reviewer mentioned. It wasn't a problem for us--our schedules seemed to match the hotel's--but seeing little old ladies and non-English-speaking tourists trying to make sense of the staff's paradoxical answers about restaurant times, service, etc. was sad rather than humorous. I don't think the staff means to be unkind, but they don't seem to realize how nonsensical their approach to customer service is.

Oh--we couldn't check out either. In a place that needs the custom of tour groups who are on a schedule, check-out staffing did not begin until 8:30 a.m., and it took almost an hour to finish the tab on three bills.

I loved this location--seeing the sun set over Loch Tay will be memory I'll hold dear--but if I had alternative accomodation, I'd probably not return.

I am sure the review below is heartfelt, but I feel like I was in a different hotel. My family stayed at the Kenmore just last week, and we could not have been better treated. The hotel itself is very nicely decorated but the charm has been lovingly preserved. The Kenmore is old, old, old, but clean and incredibly comfortable. (We Americans are charmed by the crooked floors and tiny doors.) Their mattresses new and nicely firm, with high quality linens. We had small but cozy rooms, and a bath to die for. Spotlessly clean, too. The front desk manager must have answered a dozen questions for us most graciously, the housekeeping staff acted like we were family. By the time we left, it was with great reluctance. Service in the restaurant was seemed a little slow, but being Americans, we figured it was just us. The food was very good, but not cheap. Still, the view from the dining room made it worth the cost. My husband and I travel all over the world, and extensively in the UK, and we are pain-in-the-rear picky. The Kenmore made us want to return, and as soon as possible. I am so sorry the previous poster had a bad stay. Admittedly, we did not use the bar at all. Still, I really must believe the poor service they received was not the normal standard of service at this hotel. As a side not, do not miss the Cranog Center, especially if you have children. It is well worth the detour to Loch Tay, and just a stroll from the hotel. We loved the Kenmore, and cannot wait to return, next time for a long stay.