I booked this hotel after sampling the food they supply aboard the Strathspey Railway in 2005, as a Christmas treat for my wife and daughter. (We were booked aboard Santa's Express!!) .. I certainly wasn't disappointed, as the staff were excellent, the room (a huge corner turret) was brilliant and the food (room service) was fantastic. After a miserable stay in Kingussie at the Scot House Hotel in 2005 (see my review and the owner's flaming response where they accuse a 1 year old baby of being badly behaved) this was such a welcome change. It was lovely just being made to feel that your custom was actually wanted. My one gripe has nothing to do with the hotel; No Snow!!!!.. will be going back next year.... (if it snows!).. oh my daughter loved the stuffed Golden Eagle on the landing!

The Caringorm Hotel in Aviemore is a dream. Right across from the train station, it looks like a miniture castle. We have stayed there many times, both in summer and in winter. The rooms are nice, though a little dated. The staff is competent and professional and always glad to help. AND the food at the resturant cannot be beat. I get the roast chicken with poatoes, vegtable of the day, skirlie (a onion and oatmeal mix-- try it it's great) and "kilted soldier"- a bacon wrapped link sausage. My husband gets their fish and chips. We've also had the lamb and the roast beef. Always high quality! We won't stay at any other place in Aviemore- even though some have more "stars". Also, for those that enjoy it- the pub has good whiskey and good local entertainment. They even have a piper who plays on the front poarch before dinner.

Loved this place. Had been ice climbing and needed somewhere warm and comfortable with good food. This ticked all the boxes. Funny, friendly staff and excellent food. Cracking, lively pub serving good beers and an excellent view up to Cairngorm. Not the best hotel I have ever stayed in, but for the money it certainly is. If you're visiting Aviemore, book this place if you can (it's very popular - for a reason!).

Just spent a week at the Cairngorm Hotel in Aviemore for a walking/scrambling holiday in the Cairngorms. What a wonderful hotel - clean, warm, beautifully laid out, charming staff, delicious food, and not too expensive.

If you want chocolates on your pillow, brass fittings, and characterless 'new'ness, look elsewhere. If you want a true taste of the highlands, I can't recommend it enough.