Buchanan Arms Hotel & Leisure, Sure Hotel Collection
Drymen hotel with restaurant
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a health club, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, concierge services, and dry cleaning. Housekeeping is available on request.
Buchanan Arms Hotel & Leisure, Sure Hotel Collection offers 52 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 3-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities consist of a business center and meeting rooms.
A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Drymen hotel also offers a health club, a terrace, and a garden. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Buchanan Arms Hotel & Leisure, Sure Hotel Collection is a smoke-free property.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Salmon Leap Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Conservatory - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
The Snug Bar - This bar serves light fare only.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).
Languages
English, Hindi, Italian
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Salmon Leap Restaurant
The Conservatory
The Snug Bar
Things to do
Health club
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Business services
Business center
Computer station
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Vegetable garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 building
3 floors
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Fireplace in lobby
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
3-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Late-night room service
More
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
LED lighting
Recycling
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Best Western Buchanan Arms Hotel Spa
Buchanan Arms Hotel & Leisure, Sure Hotel Collection Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Jenny, Inver Grove Heights
Traveled with group
Aug 25, 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a convenient stop along the West Highland Way hiking trail. The staff was friendly, but not all that helpful. The check in staff should have told us upon checking in that there was going to be live music until 11:00 just below our room. We were jet lagged and wanted to sleep early, and the music went for 3 hours. The toilet and sink were not working properly, even with someone coming to service them. The carpet in the room was not clean, most likely mud from someone’s hiking boots. The manager, upon our request, did take care of our breakfast for our trouble, which was nice.
This is an historic hotel requiring ongoing love and maintenance. It had an old world feel, although finding some rooms was a bit like a rabbit warren. The restaurant and bar served comfortable food.
The property is old and rather run down, and we had substantial mould in one of the bathrooms. Paint is peeling in many places and left flaking on the carpets in corridors and rooms. It's a great property that needs to be looked after better.
Sally
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Augustine
Aug 20, 2024
Augustine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Chris
Traveled with family
Aug 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A once grand hotel that has seen better days
Staff were very friendly and efficient. The hotel is quite clean if somewhat shabby. It could use a thorough renovation. We had repeated problems with key cards that didn’t work. Breakfast is very traditional— eggs, bacon, sausage, beans.
Chris
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Debbie, Frisco
Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Aug 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was dated but adequate for our needs. Staff were excellent! Had a great time there.
Marco and staff made us so welcome. We had a fantastic stay. Definitely recommend the Buchanan Arms Hotel. Excellent base for exploring Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. We'll be back 👍
This is a nice hotel in a good location for hiking around Loch Lomond and the Trossachs. Two things: The live music on Saturday night is just a bit loud if you’re traveling with a kid who needs to get to sleep at, say, 9pm. Also, the rooms REALLY need blackout blinds/curtains. In summer, it’s still light in the rooms from natural light at 10pm and getting light before 5am.
Good hotel though could do with some updating, showers not great as there was no water pressure. Some staff were great, mainly serving staff and bar staff, some couldn’t be bothered, they were very helpful with dinner for our group of 9 making sure we got sorted. Would go back if we where in that area again
Richard
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Dawn
Jul 21, 2024
Dawn
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
4/10 Poor
Angela
Jul 21, 2024
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
George
Jul 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
George
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Marita
Jul 17, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Not so good as rated, it’s clean, but not sure if changing bedding, had used towel left in bathroom. Staff are friendly and polite. After answering rating questions came out too good valuation but in reality it’s not so good like you could expect.
Stayed for two nights, hotel was lovely, staff were very friendly and helpful, room was very nice plenty space and was clean, maid service was very early and if you didn’t get them at that time they never came back?
Would return to hotel as we enjoyed our stay.
Shirley
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lorraine
Traveled with family
Jul 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a lovely stay at this hotel again. The hotel is a bit tired looking tho I believe it’s currently being refurbished in some areas and I would not let that put you off staying here. Leisure facilities are excellent. It was very clean tho and the staff were all very pleasant and helpful.
Lorraine
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jill, Hillsborough
Traveled with family
Jul 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is clean and spacious, but tired and in need of a slight refresh.
Jill
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
David
Jul 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel
Nice hotel there was no heating in the back rooms. And a slog to get to room with luggage . Food was lovely