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The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

Property class: 4

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A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by beige walls and a tiled floor.
A spacious bar area with a long counter and multiple seating options including bar stools and tables.
A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a grand chandelier, and a large stained glass ceiling.
A bar area with a checkered floor, a bar counter, and multiple stools.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

The current price is $100
$83 nightly
$100 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14

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Souterhead Road, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB12 3LF
  • Place, Duthie Park Winter Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Robert Gordon University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Union Square Shopping Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, two chairs, a wooden headboard, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 144 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 253 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, a chair, a small table, and two lamps.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 144 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 253 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 144 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Aberdeen

A stay at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel places you in the heart of Aberdeen, within a 5-minute drive of Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Aberdeen Harbour. .This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Union Square Shopping Centre and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from The Trinity Centre.

What's nearby

  • Duthie Park Winter Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Robert Gordon University - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Aberdeen Harbour - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Aberdeen Music Hall - 11 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Station - 10 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Torry Chip Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sea Salt and Sole, Cove - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cove Bay Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offers 216 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 216 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy British cuisine at Coast and Keg, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 12 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11 AM.
Coast and Keg - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 3 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13 to 16.95 for adults and GBP 6 to 16.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Coast and Keg

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Golf
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 12 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 15.00
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 13.00 to 16.95 for adults, and GBP 6 to 16.95 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 3.00 per night
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

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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The Aberdeen Altens Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 515 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, lovely food at a reasonable price and lovely staff, would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, staff very friendly, breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet hotel and great staff. Breakfast had a variety of options. Good quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , great bed . Good sleep . Excellent shower .. and great gym
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great staff. Very helpful to my dad. The outside of the building looks very old but don’t let that put you off!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, very comfortable, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and helpful staff. Plenty of great amenities near by.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
OVERALL ANOTHER GREAT STAY, FACILITIES ARE GREAT IF TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN,FOOD NOT GREAT,BUT PLENTY OF OUT SIDE OPTIONS
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice. Restaurant was spacious. Don’t think they should charge for guest parking. Room ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect 2 days stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel stay here often
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. i e rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good breakfast and good swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast had a good selection. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Hotel was busy so nice atmosphere at dinner and breakfast. All staff very approachable and helpful. Some works being done to upgrade the pool and spa facilities affected the make changing area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome Hot tub/ Steam room/ swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are outdated bed was old
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel. Rooms perfect and massive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed two nights, really nice and really liked the food in the restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Room had dirty towels and room wasn't the cleanest
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel very clean, great pool and facilities, breakfast was lovely and staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025