The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

Aberdeen hotel with indoor pool and restaurant

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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.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants 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
  • Lift
£64
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

Why we love this property

Feast on British fare
Experience British cuisine at the restaurant, or opt for full breakfast options. The hotel's cafe and bar round out an enticing array of dining choices.
Work and play paradise
Located in the business district and city centre, this hotel offers meeting rooms and a business centre. Relax in the sauna or enjoy the bar after work.

Room options

Showing 13 of 13 rooms

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Wonderful

Highlights

LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 2
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
Souterhead Road, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB12 3LF

What's nearby

  • Duthie Park Winter Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Robert Gordon University - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Aberdeen Harbour - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • His Majesty's Theatre - 6 min drive - 4.9 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
  • ‪Sea Salt and Sole, Cove - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The White Cockade - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

When you stay at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Union Square Shopping Centre. 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. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a health club and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and bar.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 216 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golfing
  • Windsurfing

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 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

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and 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/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

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

Special features

Dining

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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 for Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 that 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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 car 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 social distancing 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 Union Square Shopping Centre, which is 5 minutes away by car.

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The Aberdeen Altens Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The pool was a great addition, well-maintained and suitable for both kids and adults. (21 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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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic from start to finish, food, service, cleanliness.
Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel very clean, great pool and facilities, breakfast was lovely and staff were very friendly
Laura, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

All ok
Andy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Evening meal and drinks very expensive!
John, 3-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

Facilities good, room ok although tub chairs and carpet could to with being replaced and shower lacks any pressure. Room was very warm even with window open and I had fan on all night.
Shaun, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best receptionist we have had on our many stays here. welcoming pleasant and helpful with info.
Maureen, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very noisy in the corridoors all night, resulting in a poor sleep.
Stephen, 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

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

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

They just get it right. Great place.

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

Great location ample parking large clean spacious rooms good food friendly staff all in all a good choice would definitely stay again
Stephen, 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

Good hotel
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ideal for business visit
Joanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Another great stay

Stayed here many times, Great hotel, handy and convenient for my needs , great value for money,
Derek, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel warm and clean and welcoming and near for Train and Bus and Airport People who Work here are outstanding Thank You.Reception and Housekeeping and Leisure Fascilities and Restaurant are excellent.Have recommended to Others and stayed extra Nights and wpuld stay hete again.
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice and cosy hotel. Staff really friendly Would recommend it
Jeff, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hreat

Great place to stay
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Visit was to attend a wedding which all went well .Enjoyable stay
Robert, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Not a great stay. Paid for early check in only to be told our room wasnt ready! Then tried to chsrge me for breakfast when i had already included it. Were woken up numerous times by loud guest in a nesrby room. Woke up to vomit all over the corridor outside our room. Wont be back
Stewart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My review

We had a great room, perfect for a family of 4. The pool and spa facilities were a big hit and the restaurant had a great menu
Adrian, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Tired hotel

Hotel rooms are tired, carpets, furniyure etc need replacing.
Gary, 1-night trip