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The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reception
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Indoor pool
Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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

Room options

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

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 - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Robert Gordon University - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Aberdeen Harbour - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • His Majesty's Theatre - 8 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sea Salt and Sole, Cove - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Chicken - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk

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.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11 AM on weekends; GBP 12 to 15.95 for adults and GBP 5 to 12 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 centre

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

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 12.00 to 15.95 for adults, and GBP 5 to 12 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)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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The Aberdeen Altens Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 520 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Staff were very good !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall a great experience. Stay here frequently when travelling for work. Always good
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Elahe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The reception was not welcome and about room, so economic. I expected to be much better.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The reception was lovely and warm, however the bedroom was not! Even turning the heating up to full and leaving the room for a few hours, did not help much. The bar was fairly warm, but the dining room was so cold, that they actually had an electric heater, plugged in. The price of their beer was extortionate, at £5:50 per bottle. In the local supermarket, you could get the same bottled beer for just over a pound per bottle.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Callum

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

KB Refrigeration Ltd L

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff courteous and friendly, room very basic
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Gillian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Very noisy in the corridoors all night, resulting in a poor sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic from start to finish, food, service, cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rick

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Facilities good, room ok although tub chairs and carpet could to with being replaced and shower lacks any pressure. Room was very warm even with window open and I had fan on all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Well appointed spacious room. Very helpful and friendly staff on Reception and in Bar / restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff. Rooms are clean but could do with some updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harris

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin James

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Evening meal and drinks very expensive!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025