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The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

Property class: 4

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A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by beige walls and a tiled floor.
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.
A bar area with a checkered floor, a bar counter, and multiple stools.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

The current price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, two chairs, a wooden headboard, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden desk, a chair, a small table, and two lamps.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Twin Room

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

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About the area

Aberdeen

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel puts you in the centre of Aberdeen, 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Duthie Park Winter Gardens and 4 km (2.5 mi) from Union Square Shopping Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a gym. .The restaurant, Coast and Keg, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub, sauna and kids' swimming pool. Business travelers can take advantage of 12 meeting rooms and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Cove hotel, you'll be 4 km (2.5 mi) from David Lloyd Leisure Centre and 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Aberdeen Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Duthie Park Winter Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Robert Gordon University - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Aberdeen Harbour - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Aberdeen Music Hall - 11 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Torry Chip Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sea Salt and Sole, Cove - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cove Bay Hotel - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

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.

  • 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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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.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all 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).

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$142, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

Yep, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel has an uncovered self car park for GBP 3.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

The closest beach to The Aberdeen Altens Hotel is Aberdeen City Beach (5.1 km).

Does The Aberdeen Altens Hotel have a pool?

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel has an indoor pool and a kids' pool.

What luxury perks are available at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel features a health club, an indoor pool and 1 hot tub.

Does The Aberdeen Altens Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is on offer weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

No, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed on Christmas Day.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 515 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, lovely food at a reasonable price and lovely staff, would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, staff very friendly, breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet hotel and great staff. Breakfast had a variety of options. Good quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , great bed . Good sleep . Excellent shower .. and great gym
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great staff. Very helpful to my dad. The outside of the building looks very old but don’t let that put you off!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and helpful staff. Plenty of great amenities near by.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
OVERALL ANOTHER GREAT STAY, FACILITIES ARE GREAT IF TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN,FOOD NOT GREAT,BUT PLENTY OF OUT SIDE OPTIONS
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice. Restaurant was spacious. Don’t think they should charge for guest parking. Room ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. i e rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good breakfast and good swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Hotel was busy so nice atmosphere at dinner and breakfast. All staff very approachable and helpful. Some works being done to upgrade the pool and spa facilities affected the make changing area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome Hot tub/ Steam room/ swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are outdated bed was old
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Room had dirty towels and room wasn't the cleanest
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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