Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel

4.0 star property
VIP Access

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel

Lobby
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception
Garden

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

View in a map
Garthdee Road, Cults, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB15 9FX
  • Place, Robert Gordon University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, RGU: SPORT
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, David Lloyd Leisure Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪15 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Super Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Double)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Standard Accessible King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Double)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds (Deluxe Twin)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Similar properties

About this property

Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, 24-hour room service, a business centre and concierge services are on-site. Housekeeping is not available.
Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel offers 73 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Robert Gordon University. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Tapestry Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant that serves British cuisine
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the helpful staff
  • 8 minutes on foot from Robert Gordon University and a 3-minute drive from RGU: SPORT
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Aberdeen hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Tapestry Restaurant – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Georgian Bar – On-site bar.
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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 19.95 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Georgian Bar
  • Tapestry Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1881
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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: GBP 30 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 19.95 for adults and from GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Norwood Hall
Norwood Hall Aberdeen
Norwood Hall Hotel
Norwood Hall Hotel Aberdeen
Hotel Norwood Hall
Norwood Hall Hotel Aberdeen, Scotland
Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel Aberdeen
Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel
Macdonald Norwood Hall Aberdeen
Macdonald Norwood Hall
Macdonald Norwood Hall
Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel Hotel
Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel Aberdeen
Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel Hotel Aberdeen

Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 502 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 502 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 502 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 502 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 502 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison Balfour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, staff exeptional, food amazing highly recommend for a relaxing hotel break xx
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff were friendly and helpful. Stunning hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great service, beautiful building, great food!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fraser

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tired looking rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Staff was friendly and made great recommendations when asked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic stay! Spacious room, large bathroom, comfortable bed. Delicious food. Wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff. Comfortable hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautifully kept historic hotel full of charm, welcoming staff and good food. A very comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. Friendly staff would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me and my partner stayed here during the week the hotel was quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness
The Staff make it obvious that they are rushed and can seem rude. The poor bar man was on his own and had the restaurant and the lounge to serve.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, comfortable bed, spacious room and helpful staff. Great food and drinks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time back to Norwood Hall in many years and it has not disappointed us in any way. Staff were very attentive but not in an intrusive way at all. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Very elegant and well decorated. Enjoyed afternoon tea there. Spacious rooms. Staff friendly and accommodating. Dinner was excellent. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has been renovated from a Victorian mansion. The rooms are very nice, tho the hallways are a bit confusing at first.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room, clean and modern bathroom. The automatic lighting for the bathroom at night was very bright, but otherwise a very well appointed room. The building was quite beautiful and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room 109 Room ok. Corridor to the room. Painful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent. However i would change the bed to a queen from a double there was more than enough space in the room also something to put our bags on.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excellent stay in a very elegant hotel

Great stay . Lovely meals. Good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great place to stay fully recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sonia Coromoto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the area around and the building inside are beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Again stunning dinner . Food is fantastic
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
absolutely gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025