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Reviews of Buchanan Arms Hotel & Leisure Club This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

23 Main Street, Drymen, Drymen, G63 0BQ, United Kingdom

#5 of 6 hotels in Drymen

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1984 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free Wifi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: December 3, 2023

    7.0
    Relaxed and quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My friend who had booked for a walk in shower as she is disabled, was given a room with a bath. She was not told that she could have used the walk in shower in the sport facility. Although this would have been inconvenient, it would have been better than nothing.

    There was a relaxed atmosphere with welcoming and helpful staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms need updated with windows and decor.

    Pool, jacuzzi was nice and rooms where warm. Was cosy quiet night. Would have been better if there was a bit of entertainment

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    6.0
    Birthday treat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Deluxe Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is 19th century, and a tad tired looking. However, I believe it is being refurbished. Our bedroom was large and spacious, also had nice colourful furniture, the room did smell fusty (musty). No coffee or milk in room tray. Or hankies on the dressing table. However, I requested some from reception, and these were replenished. Breakfast was slightly disappointing, very dry, some things overcooked. Fried eggs were requested as not on the buffet style breakfast. They were okay.

    Lovely big bedroom, spacious. Clean and tidy. Staff very helpful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Deluxe Guest Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was extremely poor. selection limited or not available. Much of the food freezing.

    The staff were really helpful in rectifying anything that wasn,t up to scratch or lacking. Room was lovely although a bit dark.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    6.0
    Rather boring stay, only ones in the lounge area on a Friday night. Might as well have been sitting at home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Property has gone downhill in the past few years. Very tired looking.

    Leisure facilities and not too far from home

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2023

    7.0
    Very enjoyable, will be back soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs a makeover getting a bit dated , but spotlessly clean, went for breakfast at our allocated time and all the self service food and drinks were finished and we had to wait to be served after a small wait

    Location and swimming pool

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Pool

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2023

    8.0
    A really relaxing stay, thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was little to dislike. At this price range I don't think you can complain for the level of service provided.

    The staff were really friendly, helpful and always on hand with any queries. The facilities were better than most, the pool and sauna were a welcome reward at the end of the day.. We also enjoyed breakfast and dinner for both days of our stay and they were of a high quality - and all the staff were kind and generous with their time.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2023

    7.0
    facilities were good, shame about the evening staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the staff member at reception when we arrived was not the most empathetic when we arrived finding it too late to eat. Swinging about in his chair was a bit maddening to be honest, but the staff member we met in the morning was much more pleasant (perhaps she was sent on a training coursre and the chap in the evening wasn't)

    unfortunately we arrived quite late so couldn't eat in the reataurant/bar but the room was clean and comfortable

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2023

    8.0
    Brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Old wooden window frames Could seriously do with replacing

    Only had dinner Food was brilliant couldn’t fault it

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    8.0
    Had a great stay and will definitely return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel need upgraded ..price will be a lot higher when upgraded

    Location was perfect

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some of the staff initially were quite standoffish. But this improved over the 7 days we were there. When we arrived after a long drive from Shropshire, we were told we couldn't eat in the hotel as we planned as they had closed the kitchen to residents for a wedding.

    Was a great location for visiting attractions in the area, especially Loch Lomond.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2023

    6.0
    food good.staff very friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    could do with some modernization.bed lumpy,pillows very flat

    breakfast,dinner good.staff very friendly

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2023

    8.0
    Relaxing chilled stay great for overnight stays
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I love here but it’s tired looking now needs a overhaul breakfast was great but on the cool side I like everything roasting so that’s just me

    Lovely location friendly staff loved the leisure facilities

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That breakfast wasn't replenished near finish time

    The overall stay and facilities

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    7.0
    Needs a bit if money spending on the property overall not too bad for the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of toilet paper. Room keys didn’t work. Property needs modernisation. Breakfast could have been warmer.

    Friendly Staff nice pool. Cosy bar

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Guest Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Couldn't get into room reception wasn't very helpful and when arrived wasn't friendly and snapped at me because I thought breakfast was included in price wasn't good I am acarer with my husband that isn't well and got acarers grant so people that work in this industry have to remember we come for abreak and expect to be treated with more respect if they don't have afriendly welcome it's not agood start so I was very disappointed at the lack of hospitality

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    6.0
    Beautiful area, lovely village, hotel needs modernised, increased menu and staff training
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Limited menu Lack of atmosphere in bar Needed to ask for glasses/plates etc at breakfast Service a bit shambolic

    Leisure facilities

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was filthy - dust and grime on skirting and windows, as well as crumbs on carpet. Only one toilet roll and no hand soap (I asked for hand soap but none was delivered to our room despite staying two nights). Room looked as though it was last decorated in the 1980s. I can normally accept dated decor, but no excuse for uncleanliness.

    The location was perfect and the leisure facilities and restaurant/bar was very good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Guest Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There wasn't enough milk for the tea and coffee in the room. When we asked staff for more we were told there was a shortage.

    The location of the hotel was very good. The staff were friendly and helpful. Local restaurants The Clachan and The Drymen Inn were very good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The wait for food after being ordered

    Staff was very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2023

    8.0
    Everything was fine except that we had trouble getting the room keycard to work and the receptionist was unapologetic an
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Well maintained, comfortable nicely decorated warm. Good leisure centre. Good location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2023

    8.0
    Nice hotel with great facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    First day getting seated for breakfast had to go get salt and pepper also butter dish myself and didn't get asked did we want tea or coffee everyone else did second day was better had everything

    Nice and quiet

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2023

    6.0
    Welcome resting place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Guest Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No food available at lunchtime, hotel was a little shabby

    The spa area was great after a day hiking

    Stayed in October 2023

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