Elphinstone Hotel, Biggar ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

145 High Street, Biggar, United Kingdom, ML12 6DL

The Elphinstone Hotel in Biggar, United Kingdom, is a traditional coaching inn with over 400 years of history. Known locally as 'The Elph,' it offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a strong community patronage. It is conveniently located near historical sites and natural attractions, including the National Museum of Scotland.

Location

The Elphinstone Hotel is situated in the center of Biggar, easily accessible via the A702 road. It is approximately 50 km from Edinburgh, with nearby attractions like Five Sisters Zoo. Public transport connections include rail services from Lanark and bus connections available within Biggar.

Rooms

The hotel features eleven individually decorated ensuite bedrooms. Accommodation options include family rooms, doubles, twins, and single rooms. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and a hair dryer. Complimentary WiFi is available in every room.

Eat & Drink

The restaurant serves British, European, and BBQ cuisine, with a focus on locally sourced ingredients. Meals are enjoyed in the restaurant or lounge areas, with menus that regularly feature specials. The bar offers a range of beers, wines, and spirits, alongside a selection of snacks and meals.

Leisure & Business

Guests have access to leisure activities, including darts and live music events on weekends. The hotel provides a meeting room and wedding services, suitable for various events. A cozy lounge area with a fireplace offers a relaxing space to unwind after a busy day.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Quadruple Room

Max:

4 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Max:

1 person

15 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Biggar300 m

Airports

Edinburgh (EDI) 49.8 km

Glasgow (GLA) 75.6 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spotless & Cozy

The room was impeccably clean and felt incredibly cozy, surpassing all my expectations for comfort.view full review

Comfy Bed Bliss

I enjoyed an amazing night's sleep on the large, comfortable bed that provided utmost relaxation after a long day.view full review

Ample Storage

The room provided an impressive amount of storage space, allowing us to hang our clothes neatly and keep everything organized.view full review

Delicious Breakfast

The full Scottish breakfast was absolutely delightful, offering a perfect start to our busy wedding day.view full review

General

No smoking on site
No parking
Pets allowed
Luggage storage

Sports & Fitness

Cycling
Darts

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Location

145 High Street, Biggar, United Kingdom, ML12 6DL

Map view

145 High Street, Biggar, United Kingdom, ML12 6DL

City landmarks

Museum

Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum

610 m

Gas Works Rd

Biggar Gasworks Museum

610 m

Nearby

Culter Fell

40 m

15 - 19 N Back Rd

Albion Museum

160 m

High Street

War Memorial

50 m

Restaurants

The Townhead Cafe

130 m

High Street

K-Wok Chinese Takeaway

110 m

154 High Street

Zest

410 m

69 High Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Central location

Clean and well-ventilated rooms

Inconsistent service

Limitations in dining experience

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

7.7

Location

8.7

Service

8.0

Dining

8.0

Jonathan

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.4/10

The hotel offers lovely and clean rooms, well-equipped albeit with a minor issue of a dangerous-looking electric socket. The service was a mix of unfriendly interactions but balanced by friendly and helpful staff. The location is central and convenient for various activities, though the dining experience had its limitations. Overall, a comfortable stay with room for improvement.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were excellent, clean, and well-ventilated, with a slight concern about a dangerous electric socket.

Service

6.0

While some interactions were unfriendly and rude, others were incredibly friendly and helpful, providing a mixed experience.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located centrally in Biggar, perfect for various activities and popular among locals.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, although good with a decent selection, had limitations like the unexpected buffet-style service.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay, with some room for enhancement.

Central location

Inconsistent service

Charles

United Kingdom, January 2024

8.4/10

The hotel offers varied room sizes, some with noise from the main road, but at a reasonable tariff. The service was excellent, with staff going the extra mile for guests. The location is superb, despite minor cleanliness issues. The dining experience was first-class, though lacking in checking guest satisfaction.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were a little dated and varied in size. Some overlooked the noisy main road, while others were windowless and cramped for two.

Service

9.0

The service was very pleasant, with staff going the extra mile for one guest requiring additional support.

Location

8.0

The location was superb, offering a buffet-style breakfast and various amenities, but with minor cleanliness issues noted.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was top-notch, especially with first-class Thai dishes. The only downside was the lack of follow-up on guest satisfaction.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were excellent, with cozy seating areas near an open fire and an outside decked terrace.

Brian

United Kingdom, September 2023

8.4/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, with friendly staff and a great central location. The rooms were clean and comfortable, but a bit small and lacked windows. The service was excellent, and the dining options were varied. Overall, a good value for the money.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable but a bit small and lacked windows.

Service

9.0

The staff were lovely and very helpful.

Location

9.0

The hotel's central location was perfect for exploring the town.

Dining

8.0

The dining options were varied and satisfying.