Rooms when we were able to access them were of a good size, with twin rooms having two doubles.

Message from hotel on booking stated that their bar is available as an amenity for our guests and is available until last check-in. We were advised on check-in that the bar was not open. Message from hotel on booking advised that our rooms should be ready around 13.00 on day of arrival. We arrived at 12.30 to find everything closed up and no-one at reception. A young lady then arrived and advised us we could not check in until 2.00pm. We returned at 6.00pm to find keys left on reception desk but no-one on reception. We rang the advised number and eventually the owner arrived to allocate our rooms. One of the rooms was in another hotel at the back of the Caledonian.

My sister and I stayed here for 1 night, the bedroom was spacious with two lovely big double beds, the place was clean and the shower was great. I was impressed to find hot chocolate on offer as well as tea and coffee. The complimentary water, sweets and toiletries were a lovely touch. Breakfast was lovely with a good choice range the staff were also friendly and accommodating. The downside was that there was some areas unused, I'm not sure if this was due to damage or not. For us, this was a great value stay for the price that I paid and will be back.

Very nice staff, Katerina (?) who checked me in was very nice. Also the young woman at breakfast who I have been served at the bar by on previous occasions when I just called in for a drink. My mother lives just a few doors away from the hotel so I had popped in before when visiting. This time limited space at my mother's meant I needed a room and so the hotel was the logical choice. The location is excellent, less than 10 minutes walk from the rail station and so close to town. Breakfast looked and smelt amazing though I had no time to stay on this occasion. Overall a good value hotel, nothing fancy but for the price it offers great value. Clean, friendly, central, free WiFi, ensuite and a generous hot breakfast. For £66 you can't go wrong.

Nothing really to dislike.

The staff to start with, were amazing. The property looks great and it is very close to the centre which for me was great. The room was very nice, the beds were comfortable and you had a nice welcome pack in the rooms with bottled water, biscuits, sweets, tea, coffee, etc. Definitely a place to stay again when I'm next in the area.

If, and I mean IF, I had to point out anything, would be the fact that they no longer serve meals. However, this may be due to the effects of the Covid lockdowns, which saw a fair amount of these facilities in smaller hotels come to a close. However, with the increase amount of local businesses joining the likes of Just Eat, there are plenty of options available which will deliver, or alternatively, a quick look on the Internet or by speaking to the staff, and am sure you would be able to find some good local recommendations.

The Caledonian Hotel offers a delightful stay in Dumfries. Its convenient location near the train station and town center allows easy access to all that Dumfries and its surroundings have to offer. During my stay in a single-bed room, I was pleased to find it equipped with all the amenities one would expect and desire. What sets the Caledonian apart from other budget chain hotels and even some larger, well-known brands is its status as a small, independent hotel. This personal touch creates a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere that is evident throughout the property. The friendly and helpful staff further enhance the overall experience. I wholeheartedly recommend the Caledonian Hotel to fellow travelers.

Location very good walking distance into town and on bus route if needed. Staff pleasant and helpful. Rooms well attended every day. Bed really comfortable and windows could be opened to keep the room cool if required. Heavy Curtains kept the room nice and dark also aided a good nights sleep. Rooms refreshed daily with tea coffee etc which was great and a decent sized kettle and mugs. Our room was really quiet which was great for a good nights sleep. Breakfast was excellent and well presented everything you could want to set you up for the day. Staff worked very hard to keep the hotel clean at all times.

Breakfast was good and location good for my needs. Was impressed with the little extra’s water,sweets,biscuits.

Couldn’t get subtitles of the tv spent ages going through all the menu settings to no avail. Floors were very creaky but understandable for an old building. Layout of the room i had had a secondary door just next to mine so when the room occupants next to me entered or exited you had a double whammy of doors banging. Bathroom looking a bit tired and little part of ceiling beside light fitting needs attention.

Good location with plenty of parking. Hotel was clean, staff were friendly and the breakfast was excellent. There was tea, coffee, biscuits and a bottle of water in the room which is a nice touch after a long journey. Many more 'premium' hotels no longer provide this kind of perk. It's about 10 to 15 minutes walk into Dumfries town centre

The hotel is in need of refurbishment, with some of the fixtures and fititngs being a little tired. But for the price point is represents good value for money.

Buffet style breakfast was really nice and tasty. It makes a change to use a 'rolling' toaster that toasts both sides of the bread perfectly. Plenty of choice of cereals and fruit juices. Staff took the used dishes away promptly and tables were quickly cleared and readied for the next diners

As we headed out soon after checking in we didn't realise that the Wi-Fi code wasn't ready to hand until returning around 10.30pm by which time all staff had left for the night. It would have been helpful to have a note of the code somewhere within the bedroom. Not a major problem for a one night stay though.

This hotel is just what we were looking for - something traditional, pretty, cozy and with a pub as part of it. It was very comfortable and attractive, and the young gentleman manning the bar did a great job. Our room was very quiet and comfortable. The breakfast buffet was also quite good and the lady we spoke with that morning was very pleasant. Plenty of parking space for the car as well.

Can't think of any negatives without comparing this hotel with some sort of deluxe modern spa-type place, which would be a stupid thing to do. We enjoyed our stay very much.