The Ayrshire and Galloway

Meal was top class&senior citizens rates applied.Staff all friendly&helpful.Wasn't aware dog friendly though.

No complaints.Cannot enlarge on that.Might have preferred breakfast in Hotel but Meridian surroundings pleasant apart from the music.Lol.

I was already familiar with the hotel, having stayed there at least twice before in the last 8 years. It's simple and basic, a little old-fashioned in decor but clean and comfortable. Our room was huge! overlooking Statue Square yet surprisingly quiet; lots of storage s pace, comfortable twin beds (maybe a little on the short side for a very tall person), pleasant clean bathroom with walk-in shower, very generous provision of tea-bags and instant coffee as well as little cartons of milk, and good quality digestive biscuits. We had an excellent lunch in the Bistro, served by an exceptionally pleasant and helpful waitress. The receptionist who checked us in was pleasant and friendly too. Car parking (the hotel's own) was a little cramped, but having ANY parking made our visit so much easier.

I had to wrestle with the curtains, which didn't run very smoothly in either the bedroom or the bathroom. On departure, when I handed our key in, the receptionist didn't ask how we'd enjoyed our stay, or make any effort at conversation, which meant we left on something of a 'down' note.

The location was perfect, right in the middle of town. On site parking great. Plenty of pubs and places to eat near by.

One way system made it difficult to find the car park. Signs for carpark could have been clearer and more of them. The front door was locked at night which we didn't know about, and had to ring the bell to get in (could have woke up other people). Would recommend giving guests a key for the front door or at least letting guest know when doors are locked.