27-06-2025
The Scottish restaurant with rooms that was crowned 'Boutique Hotel of the Year'
Its restaurant serves up lunch, dinner, and even afternoon tea.
All over Scotland, there are countless hotels to suit every style and budget. From high-end city options to peaceful rural retreats, you are never likely to be far from top-quality accommodation.
One Scottish restaurant with rooms was recently named Boutique Hotel of the Year at the 2025 Scottish Hospitality Awards. The coveted title went to Victoria Square and The Orangery in Stirling.
Situated in a peaceful area of the city a short distance from Stirling Castle, Victoria Square features 10 en-suite guest bedrooms. These range from single rooms to bigger options with wooden four-poster beds.
The rooms at Victoria Square take inspiration from the Victorian era. They all include hardwood reproduction furniture, as well as modern comforts such as smart flatscreen televisions, Wi-Fi access, and underfloor heating in the bathrooms.
Meanwhile, The Orangery restaurant offers fine-dining cuisine for both guests at the hotel and non-residents. It serves up lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea.
Among the dishes listed on The Orangery's lunch menu are venison pie, rigatoni, and a variety of homemade tarts. Meanwhile, dinner options include Guinea fowl, lasagne, and fillet of sole.
In terms of afternoon tea, guests can choose from a selection of sandwiches with fillings such as cucumber, Scottish smoked salmon, and Black Crowdie cheese. Also available are scones and a selection of handmade cakes.
In addition to being named Boutique Hotel of the Year at the Scottish Hospitality Awards, Victoria Square and The Orangery have won a number of other awards.
The top spot has been recognised by the Scottish Restaurant Awards, The Good Hotel Guide, and VisitScotland.
The Daily Record also previously included The Orangery in our roundup of Scotland's top 50 restaurants in 2025. We praised the venue for its "innovative dishes".
On Google, guests have mostly posted positive reviews of Victoria Square. It currently has an average score of 4.6 out of five based on 126 reviews.
One guest shared: "We stayed here for a few nights as a base for exploring Stirling and the surrounding area. The room was amazing and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Would definitely visit again!"
A second posted: "Absolutely perfect to a T. The service is impeccable and everything I expected.
"Rooms are quaint and breakfast room was just lovely. Be sure to book a reservation for dinner at The Orangery—it was exceptional."
As reported by the Daily Record, other winners at the Scottish Hospitality Awards include Mamma Mia in Stirling and Linwater Caravan Park. The former was named Restaurant of the Year, while the latter took home the Best Caravan Park prize.
