Riva Boutique Hotel
8.4
Excellent(169 reviews)
12-14 W Clyde St, Helensburgh G84 8SQ, United Kingdom
+44 1436 677796
Hotel Description
Riva Boutique Hotel, located at 12-14 W Clyde St, Helensburgh G84 8SQ, United Kingdom, offers a unique and charming escape in the heart of Helensburgh. Situated in close proximity to scenic Loch Lomond, guests are treated to a blend of convenience and natural beauty. The hotel’s location is perfect for those who enjoy exploring both the town’s cultural offerings and the stunning highland landscapes. A mere 3-minute walk from the nearest train station, the hotel provides easy access to public transportation, making it an ideal base for visitors wishing to explore the surrounding areas, including the famous Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.
The Riva Boutique Hotel offers a cozy and intimate ambiance, featuring well-appointed rooms designed to ensure a relaxing stay. While the hotel does not feature extensive amenities such as a spa or fitness center, it excels in its focus on comfort and convenience. Guests can enjoy a pet-friendly environment, free Wi-Fi, and a smoke-free property, making it a perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel also offers an airport shuttle service for easy transfers to nearby airports, including Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The hotel’s restaurant provides a welcoming atmosphere, where guests can enjoy breakfast each morning and a selection of delicious meals throughout the day. After a busy day of sightseeing, guests can unwind in the bar area, which has earned praise from previous visitors.
For those interested in local attractions, Riva Boutique Hotel is located within a short drive of several notable sights. Loch Lomond, with its picturesque lakeside paths and adventure activities, is only 18 minutes away. The SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium, offering a fascinating walk-through tunnel featuring sharks and turtles, is just 15 minutes away. The nearby Dumbarton Castle and Balloch Castle & Country Park provide historical and cultural experiences, with the latter hosting nature trails and cultural events.
Riva Boutique Hotel offers the perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and location, ensuring a memorable stay for all guests. Whether you’re exploring the natural beauty of the region or simply enjoying the cozy ambiance, this boutique hotel is sure to impress.
The Riva Boutique Hotel offers a cozy and intimate ambiance, featuring well-appointed rooms designed to ensure a relaxing stay. While the hotel does not feature extensive amenities such as a spa or fitness center, it excels in its focus on comfort and convenience. Guests can enjoy a pet-friendly environment, free Wi-Fi, and a smoke-free property, making it a perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel also offers an airport shuttle service for easy transfers to nearby airports, including Glasgow and Edinburgh.
The hotel’s restaurant provides a welcoming atmosphere, where guests can enjoy breakfast each morning and a selection of delicious meals throughout the day. After a busy day of sightseeing, guests can unwind in the bar area, which has earned praise from previous visitors.
For those interested in local attractions, Riva Boutique Hotel is located within a short drive of several notable sights. Loch Lomond, with its picturesque lakeside paths and adventure activities, is only 18 minutes away. The SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium, offering a fascinating walk-through tunnel featuring sharks and turtles, is just 15 minutes away. The nearby Dumbarton Castle and Balloch Castle & Country Park provide historical and cultural experiences, with the latter hosting nature trails and cultural events.
Riva Boutique Hotel offers the perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and location, ensuring a memorable stay for all guests. Whether you’re exploring the natural beauty of the region or simply enjoying the cozy ambiance, this boutique hotel is sure to impress.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. 11-minute drive to the picturesque Gare Loch, perfect for nature lovers
2. Just a 3-minute walk to the nearest train station for easy access to public transport
3. Pet-friendly property, ideal for guests traveling with their furry companions
4. Restaurant offering delicious breakfast and meals in a cozy setting
5. Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel for convenient connectivity
6. Airport shuttle service available for seamless transfers to nearby airports
7. Smoke-free property ensuring a healthy and comfortable environment for all guests
8. Close proximity to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park for outdoor adventures
9. 18-minute drive to Loch Lomond, featuring walking paths, cruises, and quaint villages
10. 15-minute drive to SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium, home to sharks and giant turtles
8.6 Excellent
Location rating
Top sights
Loch Lomond
18 min
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park19 min
SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium15 min
Balloch Castle & Country Park20 min
Dumbarton Castle21 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Location rating | 8.6 |
| Nearest airport | Glasgow Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 44 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Fri, Dec 06
Check-out: Sat, Dec 07
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Location
12-14 W Clyde St, Helensburgh G84 8SQ, United Kingdom
Airports:
Edinburgh Airport
Taxi: 1 hr 31 min
Transit: 2 hr 7 min
Glasgow Airport
Taxi: 44 min
Transit:
Colquhoun Square
Walking: 3 min
Helensburgh Central
Walking: 3 min
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Taxi: 3 min
Walking: 20 min
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Walking: 3 min
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Walking: 26 min
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8.6
Excellent Location
Top Attractions
Amenities and Facilities
Pets
Pet-friendly
Parking & transportation
Airport shuttle
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Food & drink
Restaurant
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Reviews
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Ann H
5/5
We stayed here for a night on our Scottish touring holiday an were so pleased we had made this choice. The room was on the small side with lovely decor and the bathroom had some lovely smelly toiletries. …
Johnny Threshold
1/5
The room had a huge stain on the ceiling, as well as a large number of dead flies in the overhead light. The taps and fixtures in the room were corroded. When we asked for a room change the two managers simply gave that room to another guest. Poor them.We had dinner too, and our orders didn’t match the menu (our meals claimed to be vegan and were not), and the same manager simply dumped the replacement on the table with no apology. The bread and olives had two slices of stale bread.I would like to add that the waitress who actually tried to look after us was lovely, and was clearly inhibited by truly awful managers who didn’t help her at all. None of this reflects badly on her. Make her the manager instead.This hotel is not luxury or "boutique", it’s sad, bad and overpriced.
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lmacrae2018
5/5
From our arrival at the hotel we were warmly greeted by all staff and we were a bit early for check in but as our rooms were ready it was not a problem and we were allowed access . …
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Patricia R
5/5
Ideal location, short walk from railway station and very close to all the amenities. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. We had breakfast and dinner in the hotel and everything was excellent. Comfortable bed, lovely decor, very modern with views out the sea, maintained to a high standard. Would highly recommend.
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lisarick
1/5
Sadly disappointed from arrival. |Tiny rooms, broken and poorly maintained rooms and the woman on reception would be better working in a prison with her distinct lack of hospitality skills.|£185 per night, a total rip off, unbearably hot …
Diggory North
4/5
Comfortably modern rooms and friendly staff. Continental breakfast was the only let down, for the price of the room it could have been better; proper coffee, better selection of fruits and just a more attentive layout on the breakfast table (had to ask for bowels, mugs, alternative milk ran out, no bin to put litter). Otherwise would recommend to stay!
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Clive O
2/5
A nice hotel, in a great location, but very seriously understaffed. We visited for a weekend and were initially impressed by the hotel. It looks good and has a cool vibe to it throughout. …
Jamie Higgs-Dey
4/5
Welcomed by a young lad who was very friendly and gave a speedy and efficient check-in, one of the fastest I’ve experienced (sorry I didn’t catch your name).My husband and I just had a standard double room for a quick weekend seeing family, the room was cosy and clean (just a couple of cobwebs on the very high ceiling), nicely styled with a soft mattress, softer than we are used to but still very easy to sleep on. Kettle, coffee machine, lots of spare tea bags and coffee with biscuits and chocs too… lots to enjoy! The bathroom was clean and bright with an amazing shower and incredible smelling local products to use which left our skin silky smooth (you can buy some of them at reception too).The bar downstairs was well stocked with lots of local tipples, and those from further afield too, all at very reasonable prices. A chilled atmosphere, cool music and a good bartender as well (sorry we didn’t get your name either).In the mornings we were greeted by Dee who was an absolute joy! So friendly and attentive, we had a wonderful long chat with her about family, life and holidays - it’s a shame we only stayed 2 nights so we couldn’t chat more!We both had the free continental breakfast that came with the room, simple but tasty with a decent coffee and perfectly done toast.The hotel itself is opposite the loch, near the centre of town, close to the Central train station - great styling with a nice decor and lighting making it feel unique, we would happy stay again if they have rooms available next time we we are up.
M C
3/5
Dropped by for some lunch with the kids, right on the front, it's very easy to find and beautiful views outside. I had a cheese pizza, and kids had mac and cheese and chips.Pizza was tasty but very little cheese on it, and lots of tomato sauce don't get me wrong the sauce it was nice. However, the balance isn't right. It felt like eating just tomato pizza at times.The mac and cheese came in a bowl and was like a soup almost with cheesesauce. My little one wouldn't touch it as it was so different from what she's used to. The chips were good. we got skinny chips they had chunky ones also but didn't try them. It's a nice place. Good service, and the food is fine it's just a little different, not completely to our personal taste this visit.
Michelle Gautier
5/5
Spent a night, had booked a Seaview room, the room we were given had a view of carpark, queried it and staff were lovely and fixed it immediately. We were moved to room 11, lovely ensuite with green tiles and spacious room. Had lovely bowl of soup for lunch, continental breakfast included in price of room, simple but sufficient. Location fabulous, decor nice but the best thing about the Riva are the staff. All young but incredibly able, super-friendly and everything done with a smile. Our thanks to Ruby, who was amazing. I hope the owners appreciate the fabulous team they have!