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#4 of 4 B&Bs in Kinross
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Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travellers visiting Kinross, Thistle Hotel is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Thistle Hotel makes it easy to enjoy the best of Kinross.
Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Thistle Hotel offer a seating area and a desk.
Guests of Thistle Hotel are also welcome to enjoy a lounge, located on site. For travellers arriving by car, free parking is available.
While staying at Thistle Hotel, visitors can check out Kinross Parish Church (1.5 mi) and Lochleven Castle (1.7 mi), some of Kinross' top attractions.
During your visit, be sure to check out one of Kinross' popular fish and chips restaurants such as The Boathouse Restaurant, The Court House Coffee Bar & Restaurant, and The Restaurant at the Kirklands, all a short distance from Thistle Hotel.
If you’re looking for something to do, St Paul's Scottish Episcopal Church (1.1 mi) is a nice way to spend some time, and it is within walking distance of Thistle Hotel.
Thistle Hotel is sure to make your visit to Kinross one worth remembering.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Golf course
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Room features
Desk
Housekeeping
Seating area
Clothes rack
Coffee / tea maker
Kitchenette
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Room types
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English
Location
1 25 New Road Milnathort, Kinross KY13 9XT Scotland
Getting there
Car recommended
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We stayed here just one night as a stop over, heading up north. Our original plans had fallen through and we made a very quick booking on late rooms.
We were very surprised with how lovely the room was lots of really nice touches, sky TV, local toiletries, biscuits and a hair dryer. The bathroom was really nice with a shower over the bath and a heated towel rail with lots of fluffy white towels. The room was really clean and had good furnishing, every thing seamed new and freshly decorated.
We didn’t eat dinner at the hotel but the bar/ restaurant was very busy with people eating we did have drinks and thought the atmosphere was really nice, candles on the tables really friendly staff, it was generally quite.
We were asked what time we would like breakfast, the breakfast was good full Scottish with loads of toast. Good value for the price of the room.
We stayed on a Saturday night which may have had bearing on the noise we heard from the bar, didn’t hear much early on but you could here voices and the beat from the juke box, this stopped around midnight , but did disturb our sleep.
We were very surprised with how lovely the room was lots of really nice touches, sky TV, local toiletries, biscuits and a hair dryer. The bathroom was really nice with a shower over the bath and a heated towel rail with lots of fluffy white towels. The room was really clean and had good furnishing, every thing seamed new and freshly decorated.
We didn’t eat dinner at the hotel but the bar/ restaurant was very busy with people eating we did have drinks and thought the atmosphere was really nice, candles on the tables really friendly staff, it was generally quite.
We were asked what time we would like breakfast, the breakfast was good full Scottish with loads of toast. Good value for the price of the room.
We stayed on a Saturday night which may have had bearing on the noise we heard from the bar, didn’t hear much early on but you could here voices and the beat from the juke box, this stopped around midnight , but did disturb our sleep.
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Date of stay: October 2010Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This was our second trip to this hotel in the last year where i forgot to do a review the last time so i will just review this visit.
We arrived around 4pm and we had booked through groupon who give you a voucher for your stay, however the young guy at the desk did not know anything about this but this wasnt a problem and we were allocated room 6 whichs was a converted attic room. It comprised of 2 single beds zipped together in one room and 2 singles in another room with no door seperation. It had a shower room and seperate toilet which seemed like an after thought stuck at the end of the room with the single beds, totally bad idea, it also had a folding door which did not close which is quite embarressing as you can understand.
The main room however was ok, it had sky tv with plenty tea, coffee and buscuits supplied, but as i tried to open the windows the curtain rail fell off.
Dinner was included in our deal in the american themed restuarant, the menu was small which is ok , we ordered bruschetta and what we got was a huge portion big enough for a main but it was too salty, the mains were good but again too salty ,on the whole it was good.
Breakfast was a big dissapointment, it was a small buffet where you had fried eggs which were cooked 2 hours previously and lukewarm bacon and sausage with 6 greasy mushrooms left for 2 of us, very poor show.
It is unlikely we will be back, the young staff were very friendly and smiley but no sign of management which is lucky for them as i would have sued them for my finger being jammed in toilet door in the room.
We arrived around 4pm and we had booked through groupon who give you a voucher for your stay, however the young guy at the desk did not know anything about this but this wasnt a problem and we were allocated room 6 whichs was a converted attic room. It comprised of 2 single beds zipped together in one room and 2 singles in another room with no door seperation. It had a shower room and seperate toilet which seemed like an after thought stuck at the end of the room with the single beds, totally bad idea, it also had a folding door which did not close which is quite embarressing as you can understand.
The main room however was ok, it had sky tv with plenty tea, coffee and buscuits supplied, but as i tried to open the windows the curtain rail fell off.
Dinner was included in our deal in the american themed restuarant, the menu was small which is ok , we ordered bruschetta and what we got was a huge portion big enough for a main but it was too salty, the mains were good but again too salty ,on the whole it was good.
Breakfast was a big dissapointment, it was a small buffet where you had fried eggs which were cooked 2 hours previously and lukewarm bacon and sausage with 6 greasy mushrooms left for 2 of us, very poor show.
It is unlikely we will be back, the young staff were very friendly and smiley but no sign of management which is lucky for them as i would have sued them for my finger being jammed in toilet door in the room.
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Date of stay: June 2011Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The trip started a little poorly in that the hotel wasn't aware of the room configuration we had been offered by Laterooms so two ladies were given a king size bedded room. We were told on arrival that this would be sorted out by the manager "later". We had arrived at about 4.30pm. At 6.30pm I went down to the bar to find the manager as I wanted to get changed etc for dinner. We were given another room so ended up with one king sized room and one single room. I then went to have a shower before dinner but the shower in the king sized room didn't work so I visited the other room.
We liked the fact that the TVs had Dvd players and we borrowed Mamma Mia from the library and watched it. However, we then didn't enjoy a good nights sleep due to the noise from the bar below. It was very loud and noisy until 1am and we didn't get to sleep until 2am.
Breakfast times have to be pre-booked so we had asked for breakfast at 9.30am. We arrived on time but breakfast did not arrive until10.30am. We were not made aware of the delay. When the breakfast did arrive the sausage was not cooked in the middle, the black pudding was barely cooked as was the haggis so all we could eat was bacon, egg and beans.
The rooms were a pleasant surprise but the service let this hotel down and the noise meant we were more tired the next day.
We liked the fact that the TVs had Dvd players and we borrowed Mamma Mia from the library and watched it. However, we then didn't enjoy a good nights sleep due to the noise from the bar below. It was very loud and noisy until 1am and we didn't get to sleep until 2am.
Breakfast times have to be pre-booked so we had asked for breakfast at 9.30am. We arrived on time but breakfast did not arrive until10.30am. We were not made aware of the delay. When the breakfast did arrive the sausage was not cooked in the middle, the black pudding was barely cooked as was the haggis so all we could eat was bacon, egg and beans.
The rooms were a pleasant surprise but the service let this hotel down and the noise meant we were more tired the next day.
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Date of stay: June 2010Trip type: Travelled on business
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OYO Thistle, Milnathort, Kinross, KY13 9XT Â - booked via Booking.com 29th June 2020 for 2 night 17 and 18th August.
We arrived at the property 17/8 and they stated they had no knowledge of the booking. Payment had been taken from my account on15/8 but the owner said he had not seen a penny from booking.com and refused to let us stay as he stated they are no longer part of the OYO group and do not deal with Booking.com. They have a no pets policy and there was absolutely no way the dog was staying in his newly refurbished rooms after he had spent 50k (I have an email confirmation from OYO that they are pet friendly and we could take our dog). He offered us no alternative or apology and was rude and dismissive at best. We were left stranded with nowhere to stay and I left the property feeling humiliated and in tears. Horrible man!! Do not stay here!!
Also to note Booking.com and OYO have been less than helpful, magnanimously agreeing to refund without penalties...yes really...but this can take up to 3 weeks to process 🤬
We arrived at the property 17/8 and they stated they had no knowledge of the booking. Payment had been taken from my account on15/8 but the owner said he had not seen a penny from booking.com and refused to let us stay as he stated they are no longer part of the OYO group and do not deal with Booking.com. They have a no pets policy and there was absolutely no way the dog was staying in his newly refurbished rooms after he had spent 50k (I have an email confirmation from OYO that they are pet friendly and we could take our dog). He offered us no alternative or apology and was rude and dismissive at best. We were left stranded with nowhere to stay and I left the property feeling humiliated and in tears. Horrible man!! Do not stay here!!
Also to note Booking.com and OYO have been less than helpful, magnanimously agreeing to refund without penalties...yes really...but this can take up to 3 weeks to process 🤬
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Booked overnight stay, confirmed with booking.com. Landlord denied having the booking or taking payment. Tried to charge ÂŁ100, but dropped to ÂŁ70. Rooms were being refurbished so no TV, no kettle, no curtains. Showed us to first floor room then said that would be noisy as it was over the bar. Finished up in a family room on top floor. Very noisy with traffic passing, sloping roof over the bed made it impossible to get in either side without bending double. When we got home found the original charge had been taken so finished up paying ÂŁ114 for his rubbish room. Hotel chain refusing to refund. Avoid like the plague.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Room Tip:Â Choose any other hotel, never this one.
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We arrived on sat 22nd August at 6.45pm after booking a room through booking.com ..to be told there was no room booked for us,the hotel does not deal with booking.com and we had a dog which was definitely not getting in..( beware we called booking.com earlier in the afternoon just to confirm our booking and ensure our dog was allowed, which they confirmed) left stranded we booked the Best Western Belgeddie , last minute they had a room!! They were so welcoming,so dog friendly and the meals were delicious. This hotel is advertising through booking.com BEWARE!!!
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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There are signs up promoting 'delicious home-cooked food served Thursday to Sunday'. Three of us turned up at 7.30pm on a Friday to be told by a rather disinterested barmaid that the kitchen had shut early because there hadn't been any customers! So we got a taxi along to The Muirs in Kinross, which was busy; warm and cosy with great food and service. There's no reason why the Thistle shouldn't be the same ... someone needs to take it in hand!
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Date of stay: November 2014Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Didn't actually stay in the hotel but my wife, mother in law and sister in law ate here on the evening of 4th Nov 2011 and reported that the food was worse than average, and the service was very poor but the bill was very hefty, nothing you particularly you could put your finger on but just not good.
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Date of stay: November 2011
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If you want to be told to pay double advertised the price you've already paid and try to claim back the original price later, that your dog has "no way in hell" of being allowed to stay (despite having confirmed prior to booking and paying) that dogs are welcome, and if you want to deal with the most inept, dismissive and ignorant hotel manager since Basil Faulty, then the Thistle in Kinross is the place for you.....
From personal experience I'd recommend you avoid if like the plague though.... We drove 4 and half hours back home rather than stay or attempt to reason with the "owner"....
From personal experience I'd recommend you avoid if like the plague though.... We drove 4 and half hours back home rather than stay or attempt to reason with the "owner"....
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Room Tip:Â AVOID at all cost unless you want disappointment!
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We went there to relax and have a drink. The staff were very friendly and the regulars were also friendly. The bar is well stocked with good ales and a great range of cocktails are available.All in all a very happy place.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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United KingdomScotlandPerth and KinrossKinross
NUMBER OF ROOMS
6
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Frequently Asked Questions about OYO Thistle Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to OYO Thistle Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Active Kids Adventure Park (5.4 km), Lochleven Castle (2.7 km), and RSPB Scotland Loch Leven (6.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at OYO Thistle Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at OYO Thistle Hotel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a desk, and a seating area.
What food & drink options are available at OYO Thistle Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to OYO Thistle Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Grouse and Claret, Balgedie Toll Tavern, and The Restaurant at the Kirklands.
Are pets allowed at OYO Thistle Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to OYO Thistle Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Orwell Parish Church (0.2 km), Milnathort Town Hall (0.08 km), and Scotlandwell Wash House and Well (7.0 km).