The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub

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

Room options

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

An indoor pool, a restaurant and a health club are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offers 216 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

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

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 aged 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel. During your stay, you'll be close to Union Square Shopping Centre. Free WiFi in public areas, an indoor pool and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at Coast and Keg
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Duthie Park Winter Gardens and a few minutes from Aberdeen Harbour
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, a health club, and a hot tub. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and 12 meeting rooms. A sauna, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly The Aberdeen Altens Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Aberdeen hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 11 AM.
Coast and Keg – This restaurant specialises 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 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 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 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
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
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

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 for Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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: 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)

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 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-authorise 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
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

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • 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. 519 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, very comfortable, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Parwinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect 2 days stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

NORMAN

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
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good breakfast and good swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel stay here often
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent hotel. Rooms perfect and massive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room for the family. Good facilities for family at this price point. Extra bed provided for children - everyone got a proper bed to sleep in. Cool and accessible room, everyone slept. Good selection at breakfast. Wished we had booked ahead for the pool to get a better time slot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maybe made clearer a little further out of city centre than we thought
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keistina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room staff in the restaurant where amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

meagan

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place just dated! Didn’t really bother us as we were only there for 1 night. Bed was really comfy. The dinner and breakfast got the job done.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

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
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a really comfortable stay in a very spacious room which included 2 double beds and 2 large reclining chairs and still had room for furniture, closet space was good and bathroom layout was suitable but could be freshened up. Facilities were really good we used the pool and sauna etc whilst there, changing rooms were clean and spacious. We ate breakfast the choice was phenomenal something for everyone, the pancake making machine is a fun addition for the BIG kids 😂😂😂. Was a very relaxed and fun weekend away overall was a really great first time experience. Staff were very friendly and accommodating was also very well priced for standard.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

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
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NOT TAKEN
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Staff were very good !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic from start to finish, food, service, cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ailsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall a great experience. Stay here frequently when travelling for work. Always good
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Great place to stay

Really nice place to stay for business trip. Loads of parking, comfy rooms and good food all provided by friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great over night stop off clean nice selection of food and drinks all good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025