Western House Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel near Ayr Racecourse

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Executive Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Modern European cuisine, garden views
Reception
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

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Craigie Road, Ayr, Scotland, KA8 0HA
  • Popular LocationAyr Racecourse1 min walk
  • Popular LocationAyr Town Hall15 min walk
  • Popular LocationAyr Beach8 min drive
  • AirportGlasgow (PIK-Prestwick)14 min drive

Room options

Executive Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.8/10 Exceptional
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Annex Building

9.4/10 Exceptional
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ayr

Close to airport.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ayr Racecourse and 2 miles (3 km) of Ayr Beach with a stay here. Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and Prestwick Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ayr Racecourse - 1 min walk
  • Ayr Town Hall - 15 min walk
  • Robert Burns Birthplace Museum - 7 min drive
  • Brig O'Doon - 7 min drive
  • Ayr Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Ayr Station - 13 min walk
  • Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min walk
  • Tam O Shanter Bar - 13 min walk
  • Caffè Nero - 13 min walk
  • The Pizzaioli Ayr - 16 min walk
  • Harley's - 13 min walk

About this property

Western House Hotel

4-star Victorian hotel near Ayr Racecourse
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Western House Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Ayr hotel.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1909
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Western House Hotel offers 49 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance to request a room on a floor with elevator service.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Western House Hotel to the airport?

Western House Hotel is 4.4 mi (11-min drive) away from the Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Western House Hotel?

As of May 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Western House Hotel on Jun 9, 2024 start from $84.74, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Western House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Western House Hotel.

How close is Western House Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.7 mi (7-min drive) from Ayr Beach and 13.1 mi (22-min drive) from Irvine Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Western House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Western House Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children.

Is there a casino at Western House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Western House Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Western House Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Western House Hotel have a pool?

Western House Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Western House Hotel have a restaurant?

Western House Hotel is home to Jockey Club Restaurant, which features Modern European cuisine, garden views, and al fresco dining.

Does Western House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Western House Hotel to downtown Ayr?

Western House Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Ayr.

Western House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 765 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 765 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 765 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 765 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 765 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A day at the races
Excellent stay on Ayr race day 2 January went above and beyond to accommodate around 20 of us last minute for dinner following Ben Smith (jockey) first win!! Staff were excellent. Room was clean and tidy with tea making facilities - check in was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time we’ve stayed here. Room was very spacious and there were lots of lovely breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay, large room, kept clean every day. Good Food
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely comfortable. Dinner and breakfast were excellent. Very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, Quiet, Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excellent
Large, comfortable, quiet room. Excellent dinner, great breakfast, and a wee look at the going for the Gold Cup!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023