The Best Western Moorings Hotel was originally was built as a family home during the 1880’s by Archibald Colville son of David Colville Snr., founder of Colville Iron and Steel Works Co.

The Census of 1891 shows the house was occupied by Archibald, wife Jeannie and their two children as well as the live-in servants. The house was constructed to a palatial standard, with many external stone carvings, elegant windows, beautiful oak panelling and staircases, delightful cornices and brass light fittings. Sadly some of these features have been lost in the interest of progress!

From 1925 to 1971 the house was owned by the Ormiston family. Thomas Ormiston was the local MP from 1931-1935. His grand daughter, Linda Ormiston, is now an internationally renowned Opera Star.

In 1971 the house was converted to be the local Boys Brigade Headquarters and subsequently became a hotel in 1987. The current owner has sympathetically upgraded and extended the building to provide a chic modern hotel in stylish surroundings. 

Good hotels have all the essentials- convenient location, easy access, comfortable rooms, parking,
en-suite facilities, Bar / Restaurant and efficient service. But the Best Western Moorings has a certain je ne sais quoi that makes the stay here truly memorable.

The hotels new look interior is one of understated, timeless refinement. But what makes this Best Western Hotel stand head and shoulders above the rest is its family friendly atmosphere and its attention to detail. The surroundings are undeniably chic but the vibe is unpretentious, verging on homely. All rooms are en-suite, with everything you would expect from a hotel of this calibre.  

Located on the outskirts of Motherwell, only minutes away from 2 major motorways - the North/South M74 and East/West M8 - the 30 room hotel caters for tourist and business guest with equal ease and efficiency. Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling and Ayrshire are within easy reach, while near by attractions like Strathclyde Park, New Lanark, Clyde Valley and Chatelherault Country Park provide a scenic backdrop that attracts tourists from around the world. 

Its rooms may be from the 19th Century, but the Best Western Moorings hotel now more than reaches the expectations of the 21st Century. 

We provide a “home from home” with sincere, intuitive service balanced with professionalism, and it’s because of our high standards in personal service that guests keep coming back again and again, always to a friendly welcome. 

All of our staff are very experienced and will make your visit exceed your expectations, whether it is for accommodation, a celebratory function or banquet, wedding, or business event. 

For details of what we have to offer and for a flavour of our high standard of service, call us on 01698 258 131 or use our online enquiry form.

QUALITY SERVICE

The Moorings Hotel prides itself on personal, attentive and professional service at all times. Our experienced management and staff have an intuitive approach to all our guests needs. As a top 3 star hotel we provide excellence in accommodation, dining, conference and banqueting.

ACCOMMODATION

“Quality” and “affordable” best describes our accommodation and is well suited for business and leisure guests alike.

GOOD FOOD

Our relaxing, chic bar and grill serves food throughout the day. Our banqueting suite presents a high standard for formal and informal social events. Both serve reasonably priced traditional, contemporary and seasonal dishes all made from the finest, freshest produce.

WEDDINGS

We are specialists in smaller, more intimate weddings providing an excellent service in planning all aspects of your wedding day.

FUNCTION SUITE

Have your Christmas party, wedding, birthday, anniversary, Christening or even just a good old fashioned family knees-up in our elegant and stylish Ormiston Suite.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES

The Moorings provides you with comfortable surroundings and excellent facilities for business events up to 70 people. 

Contact us on 01698 258 131 or via our online enquiry form to book your stay or discuss your accommodation, function or event.