Top 10 The Drymen Inn Hotels

We got married at Crossbasket in 2021 having a small wedding. We had previously visited the castle (prior to booking our wedding) and the service is the best we have received in Scotland. From booking our venue to the morning after our wedding the staff at Crossbasket were fantastic and couldn't do enough. The manager Rob, met us to show us around the castle when it wasn't officially open, he took the time to answer any questions we had and was fantastic. Vicki the wedding coordinator accommodated all of our requests and every member of staff went above and beyond on the day. We handed in a small bag of items which my husband planned to set up on the day, when he arrived every detail had been done for him. This allowed for a stress free enjoyable morning. We were married in the main castle and had our reception in the Stewart room. This suited our needs and despite covid restrictions at the time our day felt perfectly 'normal' (in line with the restrictions allowed). Our guests stayed in a few rooms which are huge and so comfy. We stayed in the Macintosh room which was stunning. My husband and I are looking forward to returning and staying again. The food was excellent with lots of choice and flavour. The roux menu is some of the nicest food we have ever had. We have since visited two ICMI properties and have to say they really set the standard for service and food across Scotland. We most recently stayed at Cromlix which similarly to Crossbasket had food to die for and service above the standard. This is something we highly recommend and we look forward to trying out other ICMI properties. Thank you to all the staff, if you are looking for a wedding venue (whether it be for 5 to 200 people!) we highly recommend this venue. Also to comment all of our suppliers had lovely things to say about the venue. Our makeup artist said it is her favourite venue to work with as they are so accommodating!

Had a quick stay, reached on 26th December 2020, start of Tier 4 Covid lockdown. Check-in was pleasant and the rooms clean and nice. No one to help with luggages but understandable seeing how the hotel is operating with minimal staff. Very helpful with storing our luggages and even accommodated some stuff being left behind whilst we sort out of transportation. Breakfast was nice and quick. Would recommend folks to stay here again.

We walked up from Queen Street Station in less than 10 minutes and were met by Dave the Concierge who lifted our bag in to reception. Chelsea on reception was very kind with a great upgrade due to status and that set us up for a marvellous return trip to the Kimpton Blythswood. The old Scottish Automobile Club building is lovely and the sunny views out onto the gardens in front were very welcome, though the windows in the Salon could be doing with a wash...... Our room was superb, very clean with shower and tub. And some Tunnocks wafers to go with our cuppa. Nice touch. During the social hour we were served by Dave who brought our wine up to the Salon - the old 80m long drawing room on the 1st floor. I had hoped the Salon Bar would have been opened after our last stay, but staffing seems to be the issue. Breakfast in the morning was very good with attentive and engaging staff. We left as we arrived with Dave opening the door and taking us to street level, with his usual chat and charm. We felt special. Thanks.

Had a fabulous night away on a DBB deal for catchup with a friend. Had a lovely room overlooking the paddock and open countryside. Arrived early so had lunch in Palominos, really lovely food and very friendly, helpful efficient staff but not overbearing. Check in was swift, again very friendly reception staff. Went for set menu at dinner which again was a great experience and great food. Slept well, very quiet. Breakfast was self service which was great, everything you could possibly want and great quality. Before leaving my friend discovered she didn’t have her glasses so we went to the car to check if they were there, she locked us out of our room but issue was quickly resolved by Receptionist. Didn’t find glasses but a member of staff who was also at reception area offered to take us to restaurant to check if they had been handed in night before. Lovely very helpful young lady. In the end they were in the room. Don’t think Heather will forget us in a hurry! All in all would definitely recommend this hotel.