With a stay at Royal Athenaeum Suites in Aberdeen (Central Aberdeen), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Union Square Shopping Centre and Tolbooth Museum. .This aparthotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Greyfriars Church.
Union Square Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
His Majesty's Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Aberdeen Music Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
Aberdeen Station - 7 min walk
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
The Archibald Simpson - 1 min walk
Miller & Carter - 1 min walk
Maggie’s Grill - 2 min walk
Fierce Bar Aberdeen - 1 min walk
The Esslemont - 1 min walk
About this property
Royal Athenaeum Suites
Royal Athenaeum Suites offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
This Aberdeen aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Free newspapers in lobby
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
46 units
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.
Property is also known as
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Royal Athenaeum Suites Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 272 reviews
10 - Excellent
154
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 272 reviews
8 - Good
82
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 272 reviews
6 - Okay
22
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 272 reviews
4 - Poor
11
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 272 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carla
Feb 24, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great stay! This is our second time staying at these apartments and will return. The lady on reception was fantastic and upgraded us to a super king size bedroom after me explaining I go for surgery Monday and it was a break before then so she tried to make us more comfortable. The staff were very pleasant and polite. The apartment itself was clean and well maintained with all mod cons and everything you need for a comfortable stay. With a central location this is a great base for any visit to Aberdeen, will stay again. Thank you
Carla
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Donald
Oct 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed several times thoroughly enjoyed and fab location
Donald
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Mary
Aug 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay.
Mary
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Oladotun
Apr 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Would recommend to anyone, great location.
Oladotun
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Samuel
Jun 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent, helpful staff, clean, good location.
Samuel
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Keith
Sep 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It had a kitchen in the room. Good location. Poor parking and directions to hotel. Once there is was nice.
Keith
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Julie
Jul 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property is a little outdated but good location
Julie
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lauren
Oct 8, 2023
Always have a pleasant stay
Lauren
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Allan
Jun 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The hotel was in an ideal location, easy to walk to from the train station and in the right position for all amenities for shopping and entertainment. The apartment was clean and comfortable with all essential items needed. There’s plenty of places to eat and drink and there’s Tesco extra close by if you have forgotten anything. Enjoyed our stay very much and wouldn’t hesitate to book again.
Allan
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vijaybabu
Apr 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hotel is located in heart of the city. The property also very near and clean
Vijaybabu
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Douglas
Jun 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Fantastic location on Union Street. Triple glazing means you dont hearva thing. Will book again
Douglas
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Stephen
Oct 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was clean and comfortable. We were close to the center of the city (on the main street) and within walking distance of train and bus station. Lots of dining options nearby.
Stephen
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Thomas
Aug 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Thomas
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kate
Sep 21, 2025
Disliked: Communication
Comfortable but dated, the serviced apartments have just enough for your stay. To enter you need to call the reception to open the nondescript and fairly poorly signed black door, which was difficult to find. Location is convenient for exploration, but being directly above BrewDog and across from the casino, I found the rowdy crowd below frequently very noisy around 3am.
Kate
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
David
Aug 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Communication
Aberdeen weekend away
The location is excellent. The rooms are spacious and to a good standard although some maintenance is needed.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Aigars
Jul 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
well good
Aigars
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jun 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nice appartment, everything i could need
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda
Aug 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This apartment was more than we needed for our 1 night stay but very appreciated. It was clean and had all the amenities. The vegan bakery down the street was amazing. Centrally located, we walked to the beach, to parks and restaurants.
Linda
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Aigars
May 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I liked it. Excellent...
Aigars
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
lee
Oct 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was excellent, clean and in the perfect area. The reception staff were helpful and friendly.
I dont have a bad word to say about my stay at the royal athenaeum suites
lee
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John
Sep 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Aberdeen must stay
Fantastic Apartment on Union street. Very close to shopping, restaurants and transport. Great hotel type apartments with great staff.
John
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert
Sep 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable and spacious
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ken
Nov 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
excellent hotel, the room i was given was a large 1 br and was excellent. thank you
Ken
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Apr 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lovely little area of Aberdeen, easy access to local shops and restaurants. Taxi service was very convenient. On our last night we had people banging on our door at 3 AM but other than that it was fabulous. We would stay again
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Aigars
Jun 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication