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Reviews of The Portmann Hotel

42 Portland Road, Kilmarnock, KA1 2DL, United Kingdom

#18 of 19 hotels in Kilmarnock

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 338 hotel reviews

5.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.4

  • Comfort

    6.2

  • Location

    7.7

  • Facilities

    6.0

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Free Wifi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    5.0
    Clean and spacious room but NOT SUITABLE for families
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No staff member on site overnight, random people wondering around overnight. Very loud music until early hours, definitely a hen party or stag night option. Not really suitable for families

    Very close to football stadium where we planned to go and not far from town centre and Largs for a trip with our dog

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    5.0
    price for reasonable for 3 nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    bed was uncomfy room was small for a twin room bathroom was unclean spider webs and dust bathroom shelf’s weren’t attached to wall straight ripped wallpaper in room fire door didn’t look very safe if a fire happaned you could see light through the frame

    friendly staff good location bar downstairs and outside area

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    5.0
    It was a bed for the night. Nothing more.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was a smell in the room. It was a vinegary type smell which you could smell on approach to the room. I did mention this to the staff and was told they’d investigate it but the smell was still there. There was also evidence of the door being forced open previously and the frame was held together with screw nails.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    6.0
    clean and comfortable Comfy
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The outside area at the front needing cleaned and painted especially the bin area as it's where cars park and give a poor imression which will let this place down and tgat's a shame because insides lovely. I think it's unfair for the extra £20 for an ensuit . For £79 for one night for two adults with no brakfast was a bit steap. Maybe a continental breakfast or offer of a light lunch when the bar opens would of been good. No chairs in the room so only beds to sit on.

    The room was nice but basic, it was clean. The outdoors area was great. Staff nice especially the cleaner. Beds comfortable , newley decorated and new fitted shower which was great.. Very spacious family room for three. Plenty coffee / tea etc in the room. Bar looked nice .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    5.0
    Okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The heating was on full and the system must be old as it banged all night . Asked for a fan as no air conditioning but they didn’t have one .although the staff looked which was nice

    Clean and tidy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    5.0
    Adequate….. just
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room.

    Although the staff were very friendly and the food was excellent it’s not really a hotel but a pub with rooms. The rooms were somewhat needing some tlc. They were rather shabby and in need of a overhaul

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    6.0
    Fix the shower
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Booked a bath, got a shower Shower changed temperature every 15secs and was miserable to use. Wanted to insist on my bath but the bar was insane and I couldn’t do that to the staff

    Good location and price

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a shared toilet facility, among 8 rooms. The room I stayed in was fairly basic, but adequate enough. As far as I was aware there was no breakfast provided

    The food in the bar/ lounge was good, The bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    6.0
    It is 45 a night you get what you pay for. Staff friendly enough.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As above

    Location good. Beds weren't that comfy. Bit noisy, as stayed a Saturday night. Loud music and singing, could be heard from the room. Its pretty tired looking and shared bathroom. It was clean though.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dirty bedding

    Near to Killie stadium

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    5.0
    Everything was good apart from the room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms were dirty and so dated

    The food was lovely in bar downstairs

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2023

    5.0
    Good enough for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very noisy until late due to rooms being directly under the bar.

    Central location, friendly staff and the room was basic but clean and had all I needed. Inexpensive.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    5.0
    To pricey for what it offers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Walls were bare. No pictures or paintings or posters. It felt like a prison. There was no wordrobe in a room so I had to put my clothes on a chear. I understand the room is small and there is no much space for the wordrobe but than why charging so much? To make matters worse the TV in a room was basically dead. Fortunately I am not a TV addict so I don't care. However I had to use my phone and go on YouTube to lets say entertain myself. I came from London so didn't have to pay extra charges for using the internet on my phone. It would be a different story if I came from abroad.

    The location is close to the centre and room is having a view on the main street which was nice enough,

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    5.0
    The menu was very good and the food excellent. I
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There wasn’t a bedside light. Couldn’t use the shower as the over-the-bath shower head was FIXED too high up the wall and not adjustable, so the water shot straight out onto the floor at the end of the bath.

    Breakfast was not available. The location was good.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2023

    7.0
    Fine for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was uncomfortable. Large section of coving missing from ceiling looked unpleasant. Staircase up to room badly lit.

    The location was good. Staff were nice. The room and bathroom were clean

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    6.0
    Our stay was one of convenience and I think the longest I would stay is two nights.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The beds were a little uncomfortable as I could feel the mattress springs. Perhaps the room needs decorated.

    There was no breakfast. The evening food was excellent as we had a pizza. The location was perfect as we cycled from Dumbarton To Rugby Park for charity, and the hotel was round the corner. The staff were friendly and very helpful, and they even found a safe place for our pedal bikes. Nothing was too much trouble.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2023

    7.0
    Second stay here and would stay again. Dont expect the Ritz as you are not paying for the Ritz
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Family Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There wasnt anything that i didnt like , the hotel is a low cost hotel and for the price its value for money

    The Staff where friendly but extremely busy and its evident that they are under staffed

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had no breakfast- l checked out at 8.30 am. I was given WiFi code but no name; code didn't work on available WiFis.l was freezing in the room, heater never came on. There was poo in the toilet, with lots of toilet tissue; l was unable to use the toilet. Shower door was broken, couldn't shut it while having my shower. Staff that checked me in was fantastic- carried my suitcase upstairs cos l just couldn't do it; she rallied round to get me something to eat cos the kitchen had closed before I was ready to eat. I'm sorry l couldn't get the lady's name. Another staff, Ben was brilliant, helped to recover my laptop charger and mouse which l had left behind, in my hurry to get to work. The hotel is accessible, in the city centre, price is reasonable, but they need to work on their facilities. Thanks.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    5.0
    No access to WiFi
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    6.0
    Fine for a budget stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Should be noted that on Saturday nights the bar can be open until 1am. Expect to fall asleep to loud music. The two single beds were fine for a short stay, although one mattress could do with replacing as the springs could be felt quite prominently.

    Staff were friendly and helpful. Checking-in and out was very easy. Giant beer garden at rear (had some great weather during my stay). Some parking at the front, but not much – fortunately there's an actual carpark on the opposite side of the road that is free at weekends.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn’t eat at the hotel it was a short one night stay. Also I didn’t request a quiet room, but had ear plugs with me so the noisy disco downstairs didn’t annoy me.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2023

    7.0
    Exceeded our expectations and have already booked another stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Bath
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room layout was strange with the twin bed s in an L shape. There was nowhere to hang clothes and no mirror above the sink in the bathroom so shaving was a little awkward . Loud music in the bar till 1am at weekends which can be felt in the room. It was quiet week nights.

    Location was perfect, right in centre of town and close to the park. Every single member of staff was friendly and very helpful. We had a twin room as it was the only one left so not ideal and would have preferred a double room. It was tired but very clean . There is a big family friendly beer garden where we ate some really tasty food and the prices of the food and drink is very reasonable. The bar and garden are busy all weekend.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wouldn't stop there again

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was ok for us as we are contractors

    Stayed in July 2023

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