My husband and I stayed at The Ship Inn. It's not fancy, but charming. The room was clean and…read morecomfortable, and the service was good.

The location of this inn is breathtaking, that's where the good ended. We really wanted brunch, but…read moreit wasn't being served at 12.45. Ended up with basically over priced pub grub. The fried chicken not good. All batter. The coleslaw was more like mayonnaise or salad cream. The service was average. Definitely not worth a visit for food.

One of the best hotels i have stayed in very good rooms and great food and drinks specialty the…read morebest apple juice ever.Also the staff are very nice

Amazing hotel. Wonderful interior. Massive furniture, comfortable armchairs, fire places and many…read moreother things takes you into 19th century. Love it. Staff is very friendly and helpful (and very discreet). Hotel is placed not far from centrum (5-10minutes by car, 15-20 minutes by bus). There is a park around so calm and privacy are matter of course. And they have a private parking lot. Rooms are big and clean with comfortable beds, armchairs, wardrobes, tv, safe and bathroom. It´s very luxury (at least those better ones). There is one restaurant, bar and library where you can drink or eat too if you want. It´s also perfect for private meetings. And there are also two big rooms for wedding receptions. Conferences usually take place in a separate building which is also located in the area of hotel park. Local meals are like a balm for the soul. It´s delicious, it looks perfect and together with interiors it really feels royal. And it doesn´t matter if it´s breakfast, lunch, dinner or just dessert with coffee. I was a biggest friend with a bartenders, obviously. Very good choice of whiskey. And when you drink in an that awesome bar, sitting in an armchair, you really feel like a lord at some private club in 19th century.

This is a lovely Victorian hotel, beautifully updated in a quiet residential area of Aberdeen. The…read morestaff could not do enough for you and the room was very comfortable. Breakfast was very good and ample. I thought it had excellent value and would certainly stay again if in the area.

This is a review just for the bar/restaurant area, I have never stayed in the hotel. The Atholl…read moreHotel is next door to my companies staff house. Where my company squeezes all their employes traveling abroad. So naturally, this is a place we hit up pretty often for a meal and drinks. The building is gorgeous, an old church turned historical hotel and excellent restaurant. There is a granite bar, well I guess that is not that impressive considering the whole city is made of the stuff. Anyway, still an awesome place for a drink. A small dinning area behind the bar, and another dinning area/lounge as well. Two cask ales. This place is on the CAMRA beer guide. Usually Ossian and Tim Taylor. Both in immaculate condition. The service is always friendly and knowledgeable. Some good whiskeys as well. The food is very good, traditional Scottish fare. If you want to know what good Aberdeen beef is, come here. One of the best steaks, and prime rib I have had. The curry is also excellent. Like most places around they will do special dinners for Mothers Day, Christmas, ext. I have not been, but those always sound amazing. All freshly prepared and locally sourced. There are about 30 rooms, and very nice ones at that. Certainly as good of a place to stay as any. Lets see, historical building with lots of character, Real Ale, good food, yep this is a place for me.

The scent of older times - sublime…read more Quietly nestled in the idyllic countryside about 15 minutes outside of Inverurie, the manor house was built in 1480. It is now a small hotel and restaurant. So quite, so green, so gentile. What a pleasant meal and evening with good friends. Its official: I love Scotland.

This is a nice simple hotel with a fantastic location, in the middle of everything. It's a short…read morewalk to Union Street and all the shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, and bars you could want. The rooms are modern and clean. The only real gripe I can come up with for the room was it was hard to find electrical outlets. There's not one in the bathroom, there's a couple in the hall that are a tight fit because of the shelf, and the rest are along the floor. To get to the one under the desk I had to crawl under the desk. A power outlet or two on the desk would be nice. There's not any room service, but there's a restaurant on site with limited hours. Even during these hours it seemed sometimes hard to find someone in the restaurant. There's so many great restaurants in the area. Check out Nargile and Paldino. Next time I'm in Aberdeen, I'll gladly stat here again.

I'm a simple man with simple tastes who is now too old to hostel when traveling abroad. I was…read morevisiting my SO who is doing a study abroad in Aberdeen and I am also too old to sleep in a dorm. Alright, so I might've lied about the simple tastes. Regardless, Hilton Garden Inn at Aberdeen City Centre was an excellent place to stay for my trip to the Granite City. Clean, nice staff, comfy bed. My room had a rain shower which was awesome and a HUGE bathtub which came in handy when escaping the mid-50 degree weather of July (who knew those words would ever leave my mouth, err, fingers...). The restaurant on site has a buffet breakfast every morning which is very fresh and tasty. The location is also close to the hustle of Union Street and not too terribly far from Union Square, which seems to be the transpo hub for northeast Scotland. For the money, there is not a better place to stay in Aberdeen City Centre.

Wow, am I glad we chose this place to grab lunch. It was dark and raining, flood warnings…read moreeverywhere, we were some of the only foolish people to be out! It was their out door fairy lights that won the decision for me if I'm honest. Not knowing the town at all it was a case of a lucky guess with where to eat, and I'm so glad we did. The place was deserted! The staff seemed delighted to have something to do. Not the businesses fault...as I mentioned...flood warnings! Actually the next day Banchory was closed :o Now, I grew up on the coast, and I think this might be the best fish and chips I've ever had! My goodness! The thick batter was just out of this world, and the handout chips, while sparse, where utter perfection. The deserts were also remarkable. Although I think the blueberry cheesecake won, on taste and decoration. Blueberry sorbet! A new thing I now need in my life on a more regular basis. The staff were delightful, chatty and helpful. The decor was quite upmarket with some wonderful prints of highland cows and deer on the walls. I am so pleased we stopped off here before heading home, I can't recommend it enough :D

A nice friendly atmosphere, helpful staff, good beer and excellent food. Perfect!read more

.we went here for boxing day lunch it was awful turkey was cut in big thick rings with stuffing…read more didn't taste like Turkey pigs in blankets were over cooked and shrivelled up carrots were cut like matchsticks and soaked in grease xmas pudding was stone cold solid and dry would never go back again total waste of time and money

This review relates to the Bothy Restaurant at the Palm Court Hotel…read more They completed a refit about a year and a half ago now and the change is fantastic - gone is the dowdy pub and in comes the stylish decor! The restaurant is decorated well, comfertable and there is an outside decked area (if there is ever Sunshine in Aberdeen!) The food is good Scottish produce cooked well and interestingly. The menu changes but I really enjoyed the venison. The atmosphere is realy nice, in the evening it is cosy and there are candles which makes a lovely atmosphere. The wine list is of an average price but th Whisky Bar has good deals on drinks at sometimes. There is plenty of free parking and it is in a lovely area. The service is always good (although not a fan of the kilts they have to wear!)

I don't know what else to say. The Dowan's has 4 stars on their sign, but I may come and add a…read morecouple in the middle of the night. Don't think I would have wanted to stay anywhere else. Clean, beautiful grounds, and even more beautiful people! Food was great and drink prices super reasonable. It felt more like staying in a huge house with family and friends than a hotel and its workers. I hope to one day be back to visit! Thanks for making our vacation that much better :)

The only reason I have left a 4 star review is because my steak was very undercooked (asked for…read moreMedium but was blue in the middle), but was replaced and dealt with very quickly and professionally. Is a beautiful location, stunning bar and the rooms were amazing. Service is first class and can not recommend highly enough. Slightly gutted to award 4 star and if the steak was cooked right 1st time would get it.

This is the first time I've ever been shown to my hotel room, opened the door, and been faced with…read morefive additional doors, each one leading to a different room in our massive, two bedroom suite. For only about US $200 a night (average, April prices, booked through hotels.com) it was all ours for two nights. Full kitchen, living room, full bath, and two bedrooms. There was a washer/dryer combo unit in our kitchen, tea and coffee on the boil all day long downstairs, and free washing soap for the laundry. Continental breakfast in the mornings was somewhere between decent and decadent, depending on your view. I ordered gluten-free toast and got about four servings worth. Ordered tea and got a pot big enough for 2-4 people. Only complaint is the beds are quite small. If you are used to sharing a double bed with your spouse it might not be so bad, but when you are used to a King size bed, expect it to feel a little cramped.

Really lovely accommodation. I booked because I was in a bind after a blunder with my airbnb…read moreaccommodation, with the company offering to fork out for my nights accommodation. Booking was easy online and 10 minutes later I was checked in. The staff at the front desk were extremely helpful and friendly and I was offered to wait in the lounge with a cup of tea whilst I waited for someone to carry my bags to my room. I didn't realise there are actually a whole bunch of apartments adjacent to each other, also some scattered across the road. I was staying towards the back of the apartments on the second level (no elevators) so the assistance was appreciated. The accommodation itself was more than enough for one person. The executive apartment featured a bedroom, bathroom, lounge room and small kitchen with everything you'd need to create a home cooked meal. Given the late hour and duration of my stay I don't think I got to truly appreciate the space available, but nonetheless was impressed. Bed was comfortable and the blackout curtains are effective. I've given one less star because the walls are thin, and as I was falling asleep I could hear people trudging up the stairs, getting into the room above mine and I fell asleep to the sound of their muffled conversation. Breakfast is included and is a decent spread. Ample space in the dining room too. Overall a good experience, just might ask for a top floor apartment next time.