I remember when it was built and was in fact a Holiday Inn!…read more It's a nice enough hotel - although it does look very old and boring outside they have done a lot of work inside so it is clean and fresh. Nice fireplace just inside the front door and you can order drinks from the bar here and stay warm on a winter evening. Rooms are clean - however every other room allows smoking - so the halls are smelly at times. I'm guessing they still allow smoking as they do have a lot of oilfield workers staying here. Breakfast is okay - certainly Cook prepared and not Chef! Bar food is meh - restaurant is pretty bad - we would rather head into town for dinner. It's not a cheap hotel - and Internet is an add on - which is a disgrace these days. But a good 4 stars - I have always had an okay time staying here.

My three kids and I stayed here for two nights on a vacation…read more PRO: big rooms; very comfortable beds, great friendly service, all of the standards you expect from a Marriott. Great gym and pool. Free parking. Had a small fridge. CON: a little expensive, 15 minutes from downtown tourist sites during rush hour. Expensive wifi. Really bad room and expensive room service.

This hotel is terrible! Twenty parking spaces for a four story hotel is ridiculous. There's no…read moresignage telling you how to access the gated parking lot, nor where to park if that lot is full....even the person at front desk can't give accurate directions on where to park if lot is full. Front desk staff don't care about guest frustrations nor requests. The front desk staff's negative attitude toward guest's questions was a real turn off. We stayed in a room with twin beds and the springs in one of the beds were clearly worn out and broken making it impossible to sleep. The included breakfast was good and had a nice selection; this is the only positive thing I can say about the hotel. Molly's restaurant, which is attached to the hotel, is mediocre at best. If you're looking for a good, customer-friendly hotel, don't stay here!

I didn't even know about the existence of the Douglas Hotel until I attended a conference held…read morethere the other day, and I thought I knew a fair bit about Aberdeen's hostelry. It was a delight to find this olde-world hotel set into yet another of Aberdeen's granite streets, this one between a casino and the entrance to the harbour. So, the setting may be less than family-friendly, but the building is like a traditional railway hotel. Dark wood and odd angles abound. The staff were friendly, and everything was clean and functional, if a bit tired looking. There is a reasonably sized ballroom complete with wooden dance floor - and conference facilities. One disorienting thing, a tiny niggle, is the weirdly striped seventies carpet on the lower level, which make the frequent 2 to 3 step level changes tricky. Remember, I did not stay in any of the rooms, so I cannot comment on that side of things. Overall, the hotel is very conveniently located for the city centre, the railway station and the harbour. It's not glass-and-chrome modern, but seems adequate, within the limits of my experience, and has useful things like wi-fi (password from the hotel).

What a nightmare! The people at the front desk didn't really speak English and it was very…read moredifficult when I'm calling on the phone trying to figure out where to park in the back. Evidently the person in the desk had never been out back even though I was describing the location to her. She just wasn't sure what to tell me. Anyway, it was a disappointment considering how expensive it was. If it was say $150 a night it would certainly be different than paying $350 a night which is what I paid probably more cuz I think it was in pounds. Anyway, if you're on the train, it's a great location. It's right across the street. I guess that's why they charge so much and care so little.

Little older spot. But the service was really friendly. And it is right across from the train…read morestation. Very conviennent and close to other things. Near union square and a close walk to George st. Didn't try the restaurant but look nice. Pretty casual. The room was very clean and nice. Got a good deal on a Saturday night hotel. About 100£ Check it out. A look back.. the service was the best here. Two ladies helped us check in. They were sweet and friendly and helpful to suggest food and directions. Came back and gave them feedback and they were curious and great. The next morning I was up at my normal 5am in search of coffee and if. Purse nothing was open and though they had coffee in the room my wife was sleeping. Soo... the gent downstairs let me to the the self help coffee by the breakfast buffet and set me up. Easily they got the 4 stars for service. The rooms were clean and spacious but we had to deal with a false fire alarm ‼ But no worries it got sorted. Great staff and people. Will return if we come back to Aberdeen.

This hotel is like a renovated castle. The decor, lighting, rooms are all exquisite and tastefully…read moredone. The insight restaurant serves up a great breakfast and both lunch and dinner menus have great options. Completely enjoyed my stay and the hospitality shown.

I visited the hotel for a two night stay recently (Sunday-Tuesday) and stayed in one of the…read morePrivilege double rooms with my boyfriend. The hotel itself is stunning, the architecture is an undeniable selling point and really makes the most of the granite the area is famed for. Situated a mere 10 minutes from the city centre it's surprisingly tranquil and you can easily forget the hustle and bustle here. Our room was a great size, with ample wardrobe space (although not many hangers), a decent bathroom, handy coffee machine and an insanely comfortable bed. It would have been nice to have had a bath - there was certainly room for it - however we made the most of the spa facilities instead. On the Monday afternoon we ate lunch in the front bar and it was rather disappointing. With only one member of staff responsible for serving four separate rooms it took a long time for our order to arrive and it ended up arriving at different times. The quality was a little bit disappointing considering the price however the sweet potato fries are delicious! Due to a mix up with the order (twice) we somehow ended up with five portions of chips which seemed a tad excessive. For dinner we ate in the restaurant which was a much more positive experience. The food was really brilliant and the staff were much more attentive. The only downside to our dinner was when our order arrived it was not as requested - which had already happened twice at lunch - so it would appear that there is a communication issue between the staff and the kitchen. Normally we wouldn't mind however on this occasion it was due to dietary requirements and was getting a tad tedious having to repeatedly ask for things to be remade. My boyfriend and I both had massages at the spa which we both thoroughly enjoyed. The spa therapists were attentive, pleasant and clearly knew what they were doing. Whilst we were enjoying the pool there was a four hour long children's swimming class which was less than relaxing but difficult to avoid. Overall we did enjoy the experience but felt that the service didn't quite live up to the luxury atmosphere the hotel aims to provide. They did seem to be slightly short on staff so this may be the root of the issue! Would probably return again if I found a good deal.

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.

It has very kind staff and great service and delicious food. I would 100% recommend this restaurant.read more

A standard Thistle hotel grey and drab on the outside inside is fine with the rooms usually very…read moreclean. The food isnt a strength with the bar and restaurant having the same menu and as is standard with hotel food it isnt anything to write home about. Breakfast is self service but as nice as a standard breakfast can be. This hotel is ideal for those doing courses at Petrofac with a courtesy bus dropping you off but its easily within walking distance. Wifi isnt free which is annoying Overall the hotel is as standard as it gets nothing exceptional but the price is fair and convenience is high for those visiting petrofac or the Shell offices which are just down the hill.

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.

Great hotel if you work close by or don't have a rental car. The hotel is easily walkable from the…read moreairport and close by a bus stop to Union Street (Touristy Area with shops, bars, restaurants). If you book a room here you are given a free bus ticket to Union Street and back (30 min bus ride). The price for this hotel varies based on the day of the week. Weekends are cheap and weekdays are expensive. This is because this Hotel caters mostly to the working class who arrives here during workdays and goes home during weekends. Expect to pay less than 100 GBP during weekends and up to 200 during weekdays. Book early because there will not be any vacancies during certain week days. If there are no more rooms, then most likely the hotels around the area are full as well. There was a time when I came here with no more vacancies and the only close by hotel available was the Marriot in Dyce, located on the opposite side of the airport (45 minute walk or a short taxi ride). WIFI connection here is fast and stable. I had no issues with it, and it's free. Breakfast is not free and costs 10 GBP. Although it may seem a bit pricey for some, the quality is very good. They have a buffet of scrambled eggs, haggis, "bacon", beans, fruits, yogurt, breads, croissants, muffins, juices, good coffee and tea. Dinner is good here too but also around the same price of 10 GBP (depending on what you order). There aren't that many other restaurants around the area. I went to the airport to eat lunch before at one point. I do believe there are other restaurants in other hotels next door, but nothing really peaked my interest. There is a Shell station about a 5 minute walk away. They sell coffee, candies, sandwiches, milk, and other items you might see at a typical gas station. The sandwiches they sell there aren't half bad either. Half the price for food at the Hotel and it puts food in your stomach. Update: The hotel next door called Premier Inn has a restaurant inside that serves food slightly cheaper. A full breakfast is 8.75 GBP versus 10 GBP here. The dinner menu is even bigger too!

So far, excellent place. If the hotel is not new, it is definitely updated well. The lobby offers a…read morebar that's open all day. There's a coffee dispenser in the same area that's self serve with to-go cups or regular cups. The Market is well stocked and decently. Wi-fi is available and free. We got a king room...very nice decor. Room was clean. We were welcomed with truffles and a thank you card for being Marriott members. The room has a safe and small fridge in the wardrobe closet. They also offer a hair dryer. The desk is spacious and its chair is comfortable. Very nice Courtyard Marriott.