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The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Union Square Shopping Centre

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Relax by the large indoor pool, surrounded by a tiled floor and natural light.
Enjoy a drink at the stylish bar with a curved counter and comfortable seating.
Two single beds with brown headboards, a desk and chair, and a small table with chair.
Experience the elegant lobby, featuring a stunning stained glass skylight, a grand piano, and comfortable seating areas.
Guests can enjoy a tranquil outdoor space with lush greenery and a well-manicured lawn.

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar

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Souterhead Road, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB12 3LF
  • Union Square Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Robert Gordon University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Aberdeen Harbour
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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
(36 reviews)
  • 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

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

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About the neighborhood

Aberdeen

City center retreat .Your stay at this Cove hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Duthie Park Winter Gardens and Union Square Shopping Centre. Aberdeen Harbour and Balnagask Golf Course (Nigg Bay Golf Club) are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Robert Gordon University - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Aberdeen Harbour - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • His Majesty's Theatre - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • University of Aberdeen - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - Asda Aberdeen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mike’s “Famous” Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bread Guys Bakery - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

4-star eco-certified hotel near Union Square Shopping Centre
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offers its guests a children's 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 center and 12 meeting rooms. A sauna, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at the eco-certified The Aberdeen Altens Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Aberdeen hotel is smoke free.

  • 216 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

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 12 to 15.95 for adults and GBP 5 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

Renovations and closures

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

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.

Property payment types

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: 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)

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

You need to know

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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the heated pool. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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).

National rating

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Aberdeen Altens Hotel to the airport?

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel is 15.2 mi (24-min drive) away from the Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Aberdeen Altens Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel.

How close is The Aberdeen Altens Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.2 mi (14-min drive) from Aberdeen City Beach and 4.3 mi (16-min drive) from Beach Ballroom Bathing Area. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 12.00 and 15.95 for adults, GBP 5 and 12 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs GBP 15.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 3.00 per night.

Does The Aberdeen Altens Hotel have a pool?

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel features an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Does The Aberdeen Altens Hotel have a restaurant?

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel is home to Coast and Keg, which features British cuisine. The dining venue(s) are closed on Christmas Day.

Does The Aberdeen Altens Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Aberdeen Altens Hotel to downtown Aberdeen?

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel is 2.8 mi away from Aberdeen.

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Irfan

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel quite dated now, especially rooms. Large car park which you get charged for if you don't book direct with the hotel, so worth noting. Also, can be quite noisey especially during school holidays when lots of families running up and down corridors.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Excellent hotel with a few minor complaints

Cannot fault my stay here. Very nice check in friendly staff, nice bar area, excellent gym and pool/sauna. Just a very nice feel to the place. My only gripe would be having to pay for parking although only £3 if you booked direct through the hotel there was no charge. Seems unfair. And also very limited 0% alcohol selection in the bar. I will definitely be staying here again though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Fine hotel but a couple of problems

Room was fine, if a little dated. However, far to hot. Had the window open and the fan on constantly - no air-con. I had to ask reception for another pillow as the ones in the room were so uncomfortable. They were old, flat and rock solid. The pillow given wasn't much better. Although we said we didn't need beds made or towels changed, I would still expect milk & coffee to be replenished. We had to request these at reception. Food was very good, with big portions. However, the drink was expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Staff & service
It was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent service, fab hotel & catering. Only area that could have been improved was the lack of good coffee with breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gerry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie, Klamath falls

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had a elevator, that was nice. You have to reserve you time to use the pool/spa area. The restaurant was good. Overall the services were normal but impersonal just like many larger hotels (I normally choose smaller places but went with this one for the use of the hot tub/ pool that I didnt end up getting to use) Good tea and coffee selection. Comfortable bed, bathtub had a few paint splatters
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good weekend stay extra day. Checking in & checking out receptionist was very friendly. Food was great only thing was thing saying where to sit, then the following day saying table was booked, but nobody turned up but the other girl said it was ok to sit there, so all good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sheena

As expected

On check in we were told general manager had given us an upgraded room. Pretty sure it was what we’d paid for and nothing more. Room was pretty standard and nothing more than expected.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jason M

Traveled with family
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillippa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed a night as I had a training course in Altens. Clean, comfy, good parking and breakfast was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay and the dining room was friendly and food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpet in rooms had staining. Bathrooms facilities very good, however heating was vented rather than radiated
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

They charge parking if you book on hotels!

I can’t complain too much about the room, it was ok. Nothing special just what would be expected for the price. I had to pay for parking, I hadn’t seen this mentioned on the app when I booked it and the receptionist said it was because I had booked via hotels. Nothing against paying but there are plenty of other hotels local that don’t charge. I was told to book a table for food via the qr code. I tried several times but it wouldn’t work. At one point it said no availability until 9.30pm so I went down to the restaurant and they gave me a table straight away (7.30).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

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

Fantastic stay

Fantastic stay. The staff were friendly on arrival. The pool was good, as was the sauna and steam room. No issues with cleanliness and a good night sleep had by us all.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025