Union Square Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Robert Gordon University - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
His Majesty's Theatre - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary - 9 min drive - 7.5 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 - 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
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-friendly hotel also features a bar/lounge, a health club and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and bar.
Languages
English
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on 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 fire extinguisher, 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.
Cashless transactions are available.
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 Duthie Park Winter Gardens, which is 4 minutes away by car.
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
14 Dec 2024
Cara
Cara, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Dec 2024
Nice hotel. Parking ridiculous! After paying motel costs, you get 3 pound off a 6 pound overnight charge. Ross in the gym did not want to be there! Good food and environment.
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Dec 2024
Beautiful hotel
Hotel was lovely. Nice ambiance when you entered and it smelled beautiful. Checkin was flawless. Breakfast was delicious and hot. Rooms were immaculately clean. Perfect stay. My only negative is we were not told on check in you had to book for leisure side which fortunately we were there for 2 nights and managed to get booked for 2nd day. And you had to pay for parking which was strange for a guest staying in hotel
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2024
vicki
vicki, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Dec 2024
shaun
shaun, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2024
Gerry
Gerry, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2024
Lesley
Lesley, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2024
Roderick
Roderick, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
27 Nov 2024
Car park rip off
Nice public area
Rooms are very dated
What I didn’t like was the charge for parking
The hotel is 4 miles from the centre of Aberdeen
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Nov 2024
Good stay, bed was too hard for me
It was a nice room. Bathroom was a good size, nice light from the windows and the bed was large too. My only negative is that it was quite a hard bed and I get quite a sore back from hard beds so was in a bit of pain in the morning (fyi I’m under the age of 40 😂). Great size room though.
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
26 Nov 2024
Tired hotel
Hotel rooms are tired, carpets, furniyure etc need replacing.
Gary
Gary, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
22 Nov 2024
Meh.
All a bit chaotic.
Rooms not well equipped, missing several basics that I consider a bare minimum for a hotel. No kettle, no flannels, no water.
Kitchen closed early, food was barely average.
Staff were lovely though.
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Nov 2024
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Nov 2024
Enjoyed my stay
Food in the restaurant was good and not too expensive. Delicious breakfast. The pool was a little too small to swim in with the water babies class going on. Disappointed to have to pay for parking. Overall a nice stay.
Johanna
Johanna, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
31 Oct 2024
Rosalind
Rosalind, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Good clean hotel lovely staff we will be back to stay. Also reasonable price
Fiona E
Fiona E, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Oct 2024
Paul
Paul, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Oct 2024
E
E, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Oct 2024
Will stay again
9/10 for me everything perfect apart from wait for food to be replenished at breakfast and my table being cleared whilst I went up got my next course after having cereal