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Scotland has no lack of amazing accommodation for those looking to holiday in the country - from tiny glamping sites in the Borders to sprawling country house hotels in the Highlands.
Of course it pays to do your research before making that all-important booking, with prices rising in recent years.
Online review sites are particularly popular, giving guests the chance to give instant, publicly-available, feedback - from glowing praise to honest criticism.
One of the biggest of these sites is Tripadvisor, with millions of hotel reviews uploaded every year giving a rating out of five stars.
We’ve taken a look at the site and these are the 11 most highly-rated places to stay in Scotland according to the site’s army of reviewers, from boutique hotels and country house hotels, to guest houses and self catering options.
You can book them all at www.booking.com.
5. Fingal Hotel
Remarkably the second hotel contained in a boat docked on Leith thriving waterfront in Edinburgh to make this list, Fingal Hotel is a five star hotel with plenty of five star ratings - 1,182 from 1,249 to be exact. Aside from the rooms with minibar and air-conditioning (some even have a balcony), there's a terrace, free parking, a restaurant and a bar. | www.booking.com
6. 100 Princes Street
Continuing Scotland's Capital's domination of this list is 100 Princes Street, located on Edinburgh's main shopping street overlooking Princes Street Gardens. The rooms come with bathrobes. mini-bars, work desks and hypoallergenic bedding, while there's a bar and restaurant to relax and enjoy some delicious British and Scottish cuisine. You can even get a glass of champagne with your breakfast - no wonder it has 87 five star reviews and just one four star rating. | www.booking.com
7. Ivybank Lodge
Located in the pretty town of Blairgowrie, the Ivybank Lodge is perfectly located for hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter, as well as being a short drive from tourist attractions like Scone Palace and Glamis Castle. Soundproofed rooms come with free toiletries and many have views of the beautiful garden. There's also a bar, lounge and outdoor seating area. A sumptious breakfast includes cooked and continental options, with fresh pastries and juices. It has earned 463 five star ratings from just 471 reviews. | www.booking.com
8. Carradales
A lovingly-restored Church of Scotland manse, Carradales is the only guest house to make this list. Located in Dippen, it's the perfect base to explore the beautiful Kintyre Peninsula. Fully licensed, guests can enjoy a roaring Victorian fireplace in the lounge and a log burned in the dining room offering breakfasts and evening meals. | www.booking.com