Crinan Hotel

Fab as always

We’ve read many or the previous Trip Advisor reviews and can see fair points in all of them, however our experience was excellent. Yes, the hotel is old and slightly tired but it’s very charming. It’s expensive but where else are you going to stay in that area? It could do with a refurbishment but it has character and we certainly wouldn’t want it to close down and be lost forever, nor bought over by a big chain and be stripped of its unique qualities. Our room was clean, however a few points are deducted for omitting to service our bathroom properly. We stayed for three enjoyable nights. Service was patchy on the first night but improved greatly. The season was just getting underway and we suspect some newer staff members were still finding their feet. The staff were generally delightful. Food was mostly excellent. Breakfasts were highly enjoyable with a great view from the dining room. Drink was reasonably priced by hotel standards. The vibe in our opinion is a mixture of Agatha Christie meets Fawlty Towers and is all the better for it. Quirky, quaint and curious, in a stunning setting. If you’re expecting perfection then go elsewhere but if you appreciate people trying hard to give you a memorable experience in a wonderful part of the world then you’ll be just fine. Thanks to Frances and staff for a pleasant, happy and quite special experience.

Great stay

Room with a view Beautiful location and a real treat to lie in bed and look out the window to the sea. Breakfast was lovely.

The views were spectacular, staff were excellent and could not do enough for you meals were delicious, the hotel is quite tired looking and could do with a fresh look, but it wouldn't stop me from visiting again. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay for the two nights we were there.

Just to say - how great Jamie was! We stayed for one night (our second time at the hotel) with our 9 month-old and he made it all so easy. A high chair upon arrival, heating up our baby food - asking the kitchen to make her some delicious mash with veggies from scratch for us to take with us! Washing her bib & utensils was above and beyond, another great waiter whisked it away despite my protest. Bringing us a second crib after the first appeared a tad rickety. And we enjoyed a DELICIOUS dinner (bouillabaisse!) while our daughter slept one floor up, thanks to speedy wifi on the baby monitor. All the staff made it feel welcoming - in no way put upon even as we left extra (!) crumbs despite best efforts. It was just as funky & wild a place as the first time we were there back in 2021. Thank you so much.