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The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

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

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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 bar area with a checkered floor, a bar counter, and multiple stools.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a painting on the wall.
Daily full breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub

Explore the area

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

Room options

Premium King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(52 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a television.

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

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. David Lloyd Leisure Centre and Aberdeen Harbour are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Duthie Park Winter Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Robert Gordon University - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Aberdeen Harbour - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • The Trinity Centre - 9 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sea Salt and Sole, Cove - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brig O Dee - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

4-star 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 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
  • 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.

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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 13 to 16.95 for adults and GBP 6 to 16.95 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
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 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

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-authorize 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-authorize 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 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.

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

As of Jul 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel on Aug 2, 2026 start from CA $120, excluding 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.

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 13.00 and 16.95 for adults, GBP 6 and 16.95 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. 519 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, very comfortable, great food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Parwinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect 2 days stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good breakfast and good swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel stay here often
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room for the family. Good facilities for family at this price point. Extra bed provided for children - everyone got a proper bed to sleep in. Cool and accessible room, everyone slept. Good selection at breakfast. Wished we had booked ahead for the pool to get a better time slot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maybe made clearer a little further out of city centre than we thought
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keistina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room staff in the restaurant where amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KB Refrigeration Ltd L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

meagan

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place just dated! Didn’t really bother us as we were only there for 1 night. Bed was really comfy. The dinner and breakfast got the job done.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

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

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a really comfortable stay in a very spacious room which included 2 double beds and 2 large reclining chairs and still had room for furniture, closet space was good and bathroom layout was suitable but could be freshened up. Facilities were really good we used the pool and sauna etc whilst there, changing rooms were clean and spacious. We ate breakfast the choice was phenomenal something for everyone, the pancake making machine is a fun addition for the BIG kids 😂😂😂. Was a very relaxed and fun weekend away overall was a really great first time experience. Staff were very friendly and accommodating was also very well priced for standard.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

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
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NOT TAKEN
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Staff were very good !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic from start to finish, food, service, cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ailsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall a great experience. Stay here frequently when travelling for work. Always good
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Well appointed spacious room. Very helpful and friendly staff on Reception and in Bar / restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great over night stop off clean nice selection of food and drinks all good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025