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Brodick KA27 8AJ, Scotland
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McLaren Hotel
Ranked #13 of 19 Brodick B&B and Inns
3.0 of 5 stars 68 Reviews
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“McLaren Hotel ticks all the boxes”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

What do you look for in a hotel? Comfort? Friendly and helpful staff? Good food? Cleanliness? A good price? That covers it for me and the McLaren had it all. At just £35 a night for B&B, after some of the prices I had been paying across the West coast and islands, it was a bonus to be able tick all the other boxes. The excellent location of the McLaren was a complete plus! The horrible stormy weather disappeared and the hotel was lovely and warm, even supplying a return to nice sunny weather the next morning and ferries that were running again. I don't suppose I can think the hotel for that :o)

Did I mention the bed was the comfiest I have had in the last week and NO plastic mattress protector to have you tossing and turning and perspiring all night. I know I will probably revert to wetting the bed when I am (hopefully) a lot older, but right now and for the last 50-odd years, I haven't done it, so I don't need a plastic sheet under me! Thanks McLaren!

I will definitely stay here the next time I visit Arran.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great value hotel we'll be back”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011

Very comfortable room.
Staff were really cheery, friendly and helpful.
Great breakfast.
Food during day was excellent.with good range to select from on the menu in the 2 restaurants and bar.
Could not expect better for the price.

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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“Poor reviews are totally unwarranted”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011

After reading the reviews on Trip Advisor, it was with trepidation I went to the McLaren Hotel, Brodick. I am now convinced they must have been for another hotel!!!!

The staff were warm and friendly from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. The food was excellent, with a variety of daily specials that ranged from mince and tatties to venison with Stornaway black pudding, in addition to their standard menu .

The hotel is only 10 minutes walk from the Ferry and is centrally placed for easy access to the shops etc. There is a bus stop outside the gate, making access to the rest of the island as simple as it could possibly be!

The rooms, although a bit tired, were clean and spacious, with all the facilities you would expect from a hotel. Our rooms were at the front of the hotel, were quiet and had great views over the water to Brodick Castle.

All in all, I would have no hesitation in recommending the hotel, returning there in the future, commending the staff on their friendly, professional approach and applauding the owners for providing an excellent experience at a very affordable price

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London
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“Came happy, Left Depressed”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011

Spent 3 days in this hotel. Wasn't expecting much due to the price but my god what a dump. Rooms are extremely basic. Had a meal on the first night in the restaurant. Tall dark haired English girl serving was possibly the rudest waitress i've had the displeasure of being served by. Looked totally depressed and kept yawning. Food was ok. Wont be back.

Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
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    • 5 of 5 stars Value
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