Dunblane Hydro Hotel Dunblane

"The Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel,one of the most well known hotels in Scotland,has been totally refurbished and transformed into one of the top hotels in Scotland."

Totally refurbished & transformed, the Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel in Dunblane is one of the most famous resort hotels in Scotland. Situated on a hill in over 10 acres of glorious landscaped gardens, it overlooks the stunning Perthshire countryside, the Campsie Fells and the Trossachs. The Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro is a perfect base from which to explore the surrounding 'Braveheart' countryside as, close by, you will find Gleneagles, Stirling Castle, Dunblane Cathedral, Blair Drummond Safari Park, Callander, the Wallace Monument, Rob Roy & the Trossachs visitor Centre, Stirling, and Bannockburn.

Special discounted entrance fees to many of the regions top attractions are offered to all Classic Britain guests staying at Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel. See Activities for a list and costs.

The facilities have seen a total transformation during the just completed £12m refurbishment:

- All bedrooms have been refurbished
- New Cocktail Bar along with Stuart Lounge & Wallace Lounge
- New contemporary Restaurant
- New Reception and public areas
- New meeting & function rooms
- New Gym facilities in the Leisure Club

*Kindly refer to noticeboard for important information before making your booking*

The Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel in Dunblane offers great late deals and special offers on short breaks throughout the year.

 

The Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel boasts 200 bedrooms ranging from standard rooms & superior rooms to suites. All bedrooms have been refurbished in 2009.

Wi-Fi is available in bedrooms at £15.00 per 24-hours

Standard Guest Rooms are located in the Stirling Wing and the Single Rooms are in the Main Building. Accessible Rooms with roll in shower wet room are also available.

***Please note that there are no dedicated family rooms. Rooms for families will be larger double rooms that will either have a sofa bed or have room to accommodate a roll-away bed or cot to accommodate children.***

Upgrades are available at an extra supplement (please call reservations to confirm availability)

Guest Room Plus(Superior room) – Located in the Main Building, some with side views and extra toiletries

Feature Rooms – (Executive Room) (All Include: Extra toiletries, Bathrobe + Slippers, Mineral Water x 2 (small still & sparkling), Small Bottle Wine x 2 (one white and one red)
Feature Room Types:
Studio - larger room with additional sofa and occasional table + views
Treatment Room - with private beauty treatment room annexe
Window Seat - 2 with bay window seat and stunning front facing views
Separate Spa Bath & Separate Shower - 4 all front facing with views
Fitness Room with Nintendo Wii Sport & Wii Fit - larger rooms with side views and additional seating area

Doubletree Suites - (Junior Executive Room) Stirling Wing – 2 room suite with separate seating area and large sofa, extra large LCD TV, Extra Toiletries, Bathrobe + Slippers x 2, Mineral Water x 2 (small still & sparkling)Bottle of Red Wine, Magazine
Main Building – 2 room suite with separate seating area and large sofa, extra large LCD TV, and stunning front facing views Extra Toiletries, Bathrobe + Slippers x 2, Mineral Water x 2 (small still & sparkling), Bottle of Red Wine, Magazine

Executive Suites (Suite)-
Rooms Include:Extra Toiletries, Bathrobe + Slippers x 2, Mineral Water x 2 (large still & sparkling)
Upgraded Tea & Coffee Hospitality Tray, Bottle of Champagne, Small Bottle Wine x 2 (one white and one red), Magazines, Hotel history book, Fresh flowers. Hand made chocolates.

Dunblane Hydro can accomodate families of 5 however all children in the family must be under 5.

The hotel only has 8 smoking bedrooms and these are on a request only basis and cannot be gauranteed.

The Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel is great place for a short break or a leisure break - offering a well equipped leisure club and pamper treatment area – The Living Well Leisure Club features heated swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms, gym, and beauty salon.

The contemporary The Kailyard restaurant, with beautiful views over the Perthshire countryside caters for all discerning tastes. Mouth-watering menus are skilfully prepared by the Hydros' team of chefs, and then professionally served to you in grand surroundings. The breakfasts are huge from the hotels buffet table. A great way to start your day! The brand new Lobby Bar & Stuart Lounge provides you with a comfortable setting to sit back, relax and enjoy your favourite malt whisky or other tipple.

Breakfast - 07.00 until 10.00 is seven days a week
Dinner - 18.00 until 22.00 is seven days a week
Lunch - 12.00 until 14.30 Monday to Saturday
Sunday Lunch - 12.30 - 15.00
Lounge/Bar - 08.30 - 23.00 seven days a week
Room Service is 24-hours

(Childrens Meal times)
Children's meals are now served during evening dining times from 6.30-9.15pm from the children's menu.

*Sample Menu*
STARTERS

Soup of the Day £4.95
Cauliflower and Mull cheddar soup with olive oil croutons (v) £5.50
Classic cocktail of brown shrimps, home smoked salmon, hass avocado & cocktail sauce £8.95
Lime marinated undyed smoked haddock, salad of crab and apple, crispy thyme crostini £6.95
Homemade Ayrshire ham hock terrine with our own piccalilli and warm toast £5.95
Smoked Loch Dhuart salmon, “Nick Nairn” lemon and brown bread £6.95
Warm chargrilled aubergine, buffalo mozzarella and a smoked paprika salsa (v) £5.95
Chicken liver and foie gras parfait, Cumberland sauce and warm brioche £6.50
Confit Loch Dhuart salmon, wasabi and pickled greens £6.95
Slow roasted pork belly, stornoway black pudding, caramelized apple and crispy bacon salad £6.95

MAINS

Roast rump of Scottish lamb, dauphinoise potato, crushed peas, broad beans, mint and thyme gravy £16.50
Nick’s fish pie - fillets of seasonal market fish, North Atlantic prawns, peas and creamed potatoes £11.50
Roast Scrabster cod fillet with a stew of chorizo, mussels, haricot beans and basil cream sauce £13.95
Sauté breast of chicken, king oyster mushroom, parsnips, mash potato and tarragon cream £13.95
Honey and chilli glazed confit duck leg, cabbage, carrots, mash and puy lentil gravy £14.50
Flan of courgette, goats cheese, chopped tomato and pesto (v) £11.50
Pancetta wrapped pork fillet, braised pigs cheek, fondant potato and buttered kail £14.50
250g dry aged Scotch rib eye steak, shoestring fries, watercress, oven roast tomato and crispy shallots: With your choice of either peppercorn sauce or Café de Paris butter. £22.95
Pan fried Shetland lemon sole, served on the bone with capers, lemon and parsley. £13.95
Nick’s own recipe char-grilled cheese burger with paprika mayonnaise, shoestring fries and our
own watercress, oven roasted tomato and crispy shallot salad £11.95
Pan fried potato gnocchi, baby spinach, wild mushrooms, green beans and pesto (v) £12.95

SIDES Buttered kail, Shoestring fries, Dressed mixed salad, Rocket and parmesan salad,
New boiled potatoes, Savoy cabbage & carrots, Green beans, Creamy mash. £ 2.50

DESSERTS

Vanilla panacotta with balsamic strawberries £5.00
Passion fruit delice with mango sorbet £5.00
Warm chocolate fondant with milk ice cream (allow 10 mins cooking time) £5.50
Baked bitter chocolate tart with crème fraiche and spiced orange syrup £5.00
3 British Cheeses “in good Nick” £7.50
Apple tart tatin with vanilla ice cream (allow 10 mins cooking time) £5.50
Baked vanilla cheesecake with red berries and a sesame tuille £5.50
Pear and frangipane tart with vanilla custard £5.50

For those with special dietary requirements or allergies who may wish to know about the ingredients used, please ask the manager.
Guests staying on a dinner inclusive rate have £23.50 to spend in the restaurant, spend over that and we will pop it on your bill. All prices include VAT at the current rate.

Guests staying at Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel can receive special discounts at the following attractions:

Enquire at reception to receive discounted entrance fees.

Attractions Distance from Hotel Offer
Blair Drummond Safari Park, Blairdrummond, Stirling 10 mins £8.50 per adult, £6.00 per child (tickets must be purchased at hotel)
Stirling Castle, Stirling 10 mins 10% off admission prices
Noah's Ark soft play/bowling/go-karts, Perth 20 mins 2 for 1 on all admissions
Briarlands Farm, Blairdrummond, Stirling 10 mins 20% off all admission prices
Wallace Monument, Stirling 10 mins 2 for 1 on all admissions
Loch Katrine, Loch Katrine 30 mins 2 for 1 on all admissions and restaurant
Historic Scotland Explorer pass £16.80 per adult, £8.40 children 5-15 yrs) must purchase at Dunblane Hydro
Famous Grouse, Crieff 20 mins 10% discount on admission
Tullibardine Blackford 10 mins free tour
Bannockburn Heritage Centre, Bannockburn, Stirling 10 mins children go free
Smith Gallery, Stirling 10 mins free entry for all

Pets Allowed - £10 per pet per night

The Dunblane Hydro Creche & Playroom will no longer be available for guests as of 11th July 2009.Baby sitters can be arranged for children with prior notice, please contact the hotel direct to arrange this. Children's meals are now served during evening dining times from 6.30-9.15pm from the children's menu.

Direction to Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro, Dunblane

From south end of M9 (J11), take 3rd exit off roundabout signed Dunblane. 1 ½ miles 2nd exit off roundabout. Hotel 200 yds on right.

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NOTE(09/03/10) - There are no rooms available for Families from the 2nd April - 5th April 2010.

**If on a DBB basis and dining from the A la Carte menu, there will be an allowance of £23.50 per person per night allocated (this is for food only and does not include drinks)**

***Please note that there are no dedicated family rooms. Rooms for families will be larger double rooms that will either have a sofa bed or have room to accommodate a roll-away bed or cot to accommodate children. As from now the Dunblane Hydro can only accommodate Families of 5 in interconnecting rooms which would be charged as 2 separate rooms. This is regardless if you have received a family room for 5 in the past. ***

Payment has not been taken from card details supplied (unless otherwise requested). Guest pays full balance at hotel.

Best Room Available - you will be allocated the best available room on check in. Please note that a superior room is not guaranteed.