The Caledonian Thistle Hotel
Station Road, central Callander · Hotel
View on Google MapsPhoto: Dreadnought Hotel
In short: The Caledonian Thistle Hotel is a hotel in Callander, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 272 Google reviews.
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A seventeenth-century Station Road hotel, formerly the Dreadnought, refurbished and relaunched under new ownership in 2025.
What's nearby
- The Nut Cracker next door
- Mhor Bread & Store next door
- The Old Bank Restaurant next door
- The Riverside Inn next door
- Tesco Express next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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About The Caledonian Thistle Hotel
The Caledonian Thistle Hotel occupies a stone-built seventeenth-century property on Station Road in the centre of Callander, previously trading for many years as the Dreadnought Hotel before a refurbishment and relaunch under its current name and ownership in 2025. The building retains older features including a wood-panelled lounge and stained-glass windows, now set against newly updated bedrooms and public areas.
Rooms are equipped with flat-screen televisions, climate control and private bathrooms, and the hotel's restaurant serves lunch and dinner alongside a cooked breakfast each morning. Live entertainment is a regular feature of the hotel's evenings, giving it a livelier, more sociable character than some of the smaller guest houses in town.
Its central position close to Callander's shops and the river makes the Caledonian Thistle a practical choice for visitors wanting an affordable, recently refreshed hotel room within easy walking distance of the town centre.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Guests mention this hotel offers comfortable, clean, and warm rooms, with some recently decorated, and a good selection of well-cooked food. They also highlight the friendly, helpful, and attentive staff, and appreciate the excellent value for money.
Some reviews mention the food can be bland.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Station Road, central Callander
- Star rating
- 3 star
- Guest score
- 7.8 / 10 (320 reviews)
- Prices from
- £89 per night
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Callander
Quick answers
Is The Caledonian Thistle Hotel any good?
The Caledonian Thistle Hotel is rated 4.0 out of 5 from 272 Google reviews.
Is The Caledonian Thistle Hotel good for children?
Yes, The Caledonian Thistle Hotel is listed as good for children.
Is The Caledonian Thistle Hotel wheelchair accessible?
The Caledonian Thistle Hotel has a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
How do I contact The Caledonian Thistle Hotel?
Call The Caledonian Thistle Hotel on +44 1877 330184.