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The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

4.0 star property
Aberdeen hotel with indoor pool and restaurant

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Indoor pool
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Exterior
Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
On the Cove coast, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offers an upscale retreat with golfing on site and a rejuvenating sauna. Indulge in British cuisine at Coast and Keg or unwind with coffee from the cafe; guests appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
$80 nightly
The total price is $96
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 144 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
  • 253 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 144 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Digital channels
  • 144 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 253 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin 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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Souterhead Road, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB12 3LF

What's nearby

  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Robert Gordon University - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Aberdeen Harbour - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • His Majesty's Theatre - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • University of Aberdeen - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 24 min drive
  • Aberdeen Station - 10 min drive
  • Portlethen Station - 11 min drive
  • Stonehaven Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The White Cockade - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Aberdeen with a stay at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Coast and Keg, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This eco-certified hotel also features a bar/lounge, a health club, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and bar.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 216 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (GBP 3.00 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golfing
  • Windsurfing

Working away

  • Business center
  • 12 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.00 to 15.95 for adults, and GBP 5 to 12 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

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

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs GBP 3.00 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool

Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

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

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 3.00 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as windsurfing. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. The Aberdeen Altens Hotel also has a sauna and a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

Yes, Coast and Keg offers British cuisine.

What's the area around The Aberdeen Altens Hotel like?

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel puts you in Cove, in the heart of Aberdeen. Popular attractions include Duthie Park Winter Gardens, which is 4 minutes away by car.

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The Aberdeen Altens Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Restaurant
Food
Pool
Bed
Lobby
Family friendly
Bar

What guests liked

  • The pool was a great addition, well-maintained and suitable for both kids and adults. (20 reviews)
  • The gym is well-equipped and of high quality, comparable to a private club gym. (10 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, with a big selection and catering to dietary requirements. (26 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent base for Aberdeenshire

Comfy room, great WiFi, lovely gym and pool. Food and drinks is excellent and staff that look after us are so nice.
Christopher, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Very poor breakfast

Very clean. Great furniture, decoration and facilities. Some room for improvement regarding staff kindness and definitely the worst breakfast I've ever had in a 4 star hotel.... no fried eggs, no scones, no hash browns.... low variety and quality in general.... just horrible.
Miguel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good

Had a very quiet comfortable stay ,no problems whatsoever food very good, convenient for my business meetings
nigel, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean room, super friendly staff and food in restaurant is excellent.
Paige, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Solid Stay

Good hotel for a short business trip. The room was comfortable and the restaurant food was very good, though some of the seating — especially the lower tables and booths — felt a bit cramped. The hotel was busy and staff were efficient, though not quite as warm as other places I’ve stayed. Nice bonus having a pool. Overall, a solid stay.
Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place helpful staff good food reasonable prices
Jon-Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good hotel comfortable beds . Got a goods night sleep took 4 yr old granson swimming twice pool not huge but well maintained and managed they have a small kiddies pool as well as the main pool there is also a jacuzzi and sauna as well as gym. Restaurant food was fealky nice frkm breakfast to dinner we all enjoyed it .
Nicola, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Restaurant staff lovely, but chilliest welcome ever received from reception staff. Complete lack of warmth. Rooms comfy enough but furniture worn and chairs almost worn out. Ridiculous to have to pay to park in an out of town hotel with a huge car park. Expensive for what it is.
Eileen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

One night Staff are lovely And the rooms although ok are tired Chairs in room had seen better days But Would stay again For convenience
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a good location for business in Aberdeenshire. Excellent gym to stay fit. The food and drink is good quality at a good price. Always stay here when I am in Aberdeen.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean spacious room. Very tasty breakfast with a great selection of items. Evening dinner didn’t disappoint either, great menu and food was delicious and reasonably priced. Restaurant staff were very friendly and attentive. Swimming pool and gym were great too. Would definitely stay again.
Anne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay and the dining room was friendly and food was good.
Pamela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Not sure I would go there for a week on holiday, but great for a short or business visit. Great restuarant and food, helpful staff. Lovely bathroom. Bedroom nice but average size. Would definitely stay again. Thanks
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal base for visiting Aberdeen

Check in was effortless with a nice chat with the receptionist. I had upgraded my room for this visit and it was really comfortable with a large bed and a coffee machine, but other than this the standard room I usually have is very good. As ever I used the gym and the pool which are both really good for a hotel. Only problem was, as it's the school holidays the kids were enjoying themselves in the usually tranquil pool,lol. There is an adult only period in the pool from 7pm. Food and service in the restaurant was as good as ever. The hotel also has good size carpark which is charged for but not a big cost. This really is an ideal base for visiting Aberdeen.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

They just get it right. Great place.

My favourite place to stay when I’m anywhere near the area.
Neil, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

EV charging just outside the city

We picked this primarily with EV charging in mind, and weren't disappointed either. Comfy beds, nice meals. Friendly staff, clean. Its 3 miles south of the city but the city parking is good and the traffics not bad.
Deborah c, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service, fab hotel & catering. Only area that could have been improved was the lack of good coffee with breakfast
Emma Louise, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Old, well worn and with hidden costs like paid parking even though the hotel is well out of the city with its own large parking lot. Cheap but not cheap enough to stay again.
Jeff, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

One night stay - Business

Just an overnight stay for work. This hotel has facilities, a lot of space and the food in the restaurant was actually gorgeous
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

BEAUTIFUL & CLEAN HOTEL, We All Enjoyed our Stay, Even Our 4 year Old, Said Thanks for Bringing him there. You cant Buy that, My Heart Melted. & His Grandads. 💙
James, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

it would have been great if i could have got an hotel letter headed invoice although i booked through expedia
QAMAR, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exceeded expectations

I stay in many hotels in the UK and Europe and frankly, many of them are not up to the standard you’d expect, so reading some of the not so positive reviews for this one I was already expecting very little but due to the proximity to my teams work location for the week I decided to risk it. While the external appearance suggested I was right to be apprehensive, resembling something between a dark and foreboding prison and an unloved office block, from the minute I entered the reception with it’s lovely smell, the happy to help smiling reception staff and the functional but very clean room in the first floor my concerns vanished and after a week in their care I can say I’d happily recommend Alterns and will stay again if I return to the area. I didn’t use the Health club but colleagues did and reported positively on it’s facilities and appearance, we only ate in the restaurant once and the food was exactly what you’d expect from such a hotel. Improvements? Better exit signage and surfacing for the ample sized car park, more accessible power socket by the bed (hidden behind table), some noise from happy residents on a couple of evenings (room was close to stairs) but really, nothing significant. Thank you Alterns, I’ll be back 😁
Gary, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed a night as I had a training course in Altens. Clean, comfy, good parking and breakfast was nice.
Stacy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Altens hotel

Good place to eat, relax and have a swim.
Andrew, 1-night trip