Slightly unusal concept. Reception is manned from 3pm. Bar/restaurant is open through the evening, but during the night no-one mans the desk (help is available on call if you need it). Full freshly cooked breakfast available in the morning. Friendly staff, no issues there. Room was very comfortable, clean, warm with a powerful shower. All the essentials are there. Good... More

I have stayed here on numerous occasions and its a sign of the level of service and food that I keep coming back. I find the staff very helpful and positive and they always find time to stop for a chat however busy. All in all a very good place to stay if your up skiing, hiking or whatever.

I'd always enjoyed IS in Leith, Edinburgh so when we went for a weekend skiing it was our first choice for a meal. The staff were excellent and though very busy, found time to entertain the kids everytime they came to our table. The food was of its usual high standard and they accommodated our 1 year olds fussy eating... More

The room was basic and clean. However, the mattress cover could do with being replaced and we did find a previous occupants t-shirt in one of the drawers..... There was not much storage space for bags and skiing/hiking equipment which is a shame as I imagine most guests would be using the hotel as a base for these types of... More

Great value with clean modern rooms close to the centre of Aviemore. Staff are really helpful and friendly. Feels like hotel but without the hotel prices, breakfast included - ideal for a night or two.

My girlfriend and I stayed over on a Friday night before hitting the slopes the following morning. We arrived around 1930 and were greeted by friendly staff who were expecting us, I had emailed in advance to arrange dinner and explained that we were driving up from Edinburgh and might arrive late depending on traffic, this wasn't a problem and... More

We stayed here as a couple, the only room available at the time was a superior room but this was still excellent value. Breakfast was everything you would expect, staff made an effort to be friendly and helpful. Definitely had the impression that staff go the extra mile. The bathroom was standard really, bar of soap and shampoo/conditioner provided, no... More

Stayed at the International Starters for 2 nights while up walking with a group in Aviemore. Fab location, rooms small but smart and comfortable, en suite facilities were good.. The food in the restaurant was fantastic and very reasonably priced. There was a good selection of home cooked food with very generous portion sizes. The ambience was good and the... More

Fantastic location, Rooms were great, home from home. Food was amazing. Staff were lovely, so friendly and helpful. Would def recommend this hotel and restaurant. And would 100% stay there again. and so cheap ....Great value for money!!