Riva Boutique Hotel

Riva Boutique Hotel is a great addition to Argyll's hotel scene. Superbly located for both city and country pursuits, it offers the perfect launchpad for those who want to experience the best of each. Its fourteen rooms have been stylishly finished: think beige leather headboards, contrasting dark grey tweed throws, bold dark carpets, retro-style furnishings and cool accessories including a record player with accompanying carefully curated vinyl selection. En suite bathrooms do not disappoint either with walk-in rainshowers, luxury smellies from Highland Soaps and a smart modern feel. Downstairs the buzzing restaurant and bar is popular both with locals and guests. Chef Alisdair Beattie has worked in several Michelin starred establishments, which means that his Italian inspired dishes are produced to the highest standards. A trendy little property ideally located for exploring this part of West Scotland, plus you can bring the kids and dog too!

 

Written by Sarah Empson

• Restaurant
• The restaurant serves Italian inspired cuisine with a hint of the Mediterranean
• Pet friendly
• Selected rooms are dog friendly with beds provided
• Family Suites
• The family room can sleep up to four
• Views
• Fantastic views over Gareloch

• Child friendly
• Bar
• Outdoor dining
• Sit-out Terrace

• Great walks
• There is fabulous walking country within a short drive and plenty of options from the town itself
• Golf
• Helensburgh Golf Club is on the doorstep and there are plenty of other good courses close by

• Sights nearby
• The Hill House in Helensburgh is one of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's most famous works
• Designer Shopping
• For a wide range of designer (and High Street) brands head to Glasgow (40 mins away)

Why do your guests love staying with you? Our guests love the fact that the hotel is pet friendly, the Italian and Mediterranean menu we have recently launched and the fact that you can play classic vinyl records in the rooms with your very own in-room record player for a bit of nostalgia.

What is there to do in the area? There is such a great deal to do in Helensburgh; you can enjoy the town admiring the local architecture, a great example is the Hill House which is one of Charles and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh’s most famous works. You have also got great golf clubs in the local area, Cardross, Carrick, Loch Lomond and Buchanan Castle all within a 30-minute drive. Loch Lomond is also within a five-minute drive with great trails providing magnificent views and a range of activities

What kind of breakfast do you offer? We offer a selection of hot and cold dishes for breakfast ranging from a continental breakfast to your classic Full Scottish Breakfast with Callaghan’s handmade Scottish Sausages or if you want to experiment with something different we offer a crispy lamb shoulder benedict, served with salsa verde, marinated feta, roast chickpeas and hollandaise.

Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? You can enjoy a meal off our A La Carte menu or our in-room late menu which includes the best pizzas this side of the city.

Which are your most popular room types, and why? Our most popular room types being the King Seaview room with a walk-in shower and has a great deal of space and a great view.

What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms? We have a family room which has a double bed included in the room outside of the King bed, and we also provide cots for any newborns.

What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? A luxury stay doesn’t need to be far away, and you don’t need flights for a weekend getaway.