My partner brought me here for a birthday surprise and I was not disappointed. The room rate includes a half bottle of champagne, which is a nice touch. The room was warm and clean, and even the proximity to the road didn't bother us as it is well glazed.
The bathroom is generously proportioned with an excellent and powerful shower separate to the bath.
It is a restaurant with rooms, so no room service or some of what you might expect from a hotel. And although I didn't see the bill, my partner assured me he felt it was good value. The breakfast the next morning was freshly cooked and with well sourced ingredients.
We ate in the restaurant and we both enjoyed the meal. It is not cheap, I would agree, but the produce is high quality and the service efficient and friendly. We discussed wine options with the sommelier and he recommended a fine bottle of an Argentinian blend at a reasonable price. The seafood and meats were excellent - my oysters were some of the best I have had and my partner's home-smoked cod with butter sauce was delicately flavoured and perfectly cooked. We shared a roast rib cooked rare, which was carved at the table. They clearly have some impressive kit in the kitchen, as it was marinaded (soy or kecap manis?) and caramelised to a deep colour, while rare inside. The chips are good; our only gripe was with the salads, which were overdressed and not up to standard.
Overall, be prepared to pay for good food in a wonderful dining room.
- Champany Hotel Linlithgow
