Atholl Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian hotel with spa

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Front of property
Property grounds
Indoor pool
Indoor pool
Body treatments, hot stone massages, body scrubs, facials

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Pitlochry, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH16 5LX
  • Place, Bells Blair Athol Distillery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Edradour Distillery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room with Valley View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room with Valley View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Turret Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • Sleeps 4

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Valley View Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • Sleeps 3

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Cosy Double Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Child)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Garden Room Dog Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Turret Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Pitlochry

Pitlochry retreat .You'll find Bells Blair Athol Distillery and Black Spout Waterfall within a 15-minute walk of this Pitlochry hotel. Rob Roy Way - North and Edradour Distillery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Black Spout Waterfall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bells Blair Athol Distillery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edradour Distillery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pitlochry Festival Theatre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fish Ladder - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Pitlochry Station - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McKays Hotel, Bar & Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Old Mill Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Coach Housr - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Calluna - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Atholl Palace Hotel

4-star Victorian hotel with spa
Atholl Palace Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and an indoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 1076 square feet (100 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, a steam room, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Atholl Palace Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Pitlochry hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 106 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1076 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1886
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Atholl Palace Hotel offers 106 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Pitlochry hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

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 (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Low-height counter and sink (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 25.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Atholl Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 522 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Room clean bathroom had a few issues which were sorted when complained and reception staff very understanding
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel caters to bus tours… it’s an older crowd and rooms a bit dated. We were put in the basement due to a large tour. Food and drinks were good but overall inside sleepy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alastair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely hotel for a relaxing break and lovely grounds to walk in. Only thing we could fault was the jacuzzi has been out of order for some time and was going to be fixed before our stay but wasn’t. Other than that I would definitely recommend it and go back ourselves
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth

The Castle was beautiful, but the room was disapp.

The Castle itself is beautiful and the restaurant and bar very nice. The room was fair. The water pressure in the shower was dismal and we we directly above the bar, so I could hear every word in the live music until around 12pm the last night we were there. The housekeeping did not leave us any washcloths or a bathmat the last day we were there and they never cleaned our coffee mugs at all. Although I was disappointed in the accommodations, the staff was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome Luke

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely, the room was great, the food was very good basic cooking and breakfast was excellent. The grounds were amazing. I would recommend avoiding the bar. The prices are robbery. 2 double malts £44 when I had seen the same bottle in the village at £40 - enough for 14 doubles.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old style and character of the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cassie

Travelled with partner
We were so excited to stay at this beautiful property. Friends back in Canada had recommended it, having gotten married here years ago, so we chose to end our two-week visit to Scotland at Atholl Palace. After traveling through the Highlands, we decided to splurge on something luxurious. There’s no denying the positives: the grounds are stunning, the architecture is impressive, and there are plenty of amenities. Unfortunately, several negatives dampened our experience: • Bathroom cleanliness: The rain showerhead in our room was clogged with black gunk. We could only use the handheld showerhead until I manually cleaned each nozzle. • Hot tub unavailable: The hot tub was out of service with no notice at booking or at check-in. This was disappointing, especially as it’s one of my wife’s favorite amenities. • Pathway safety at night: Walking back up the property after dark was inconsistent and at times unsafe. Some evenings the path lights were on, other nights they were off. Without lighting it was very hard to find our way back to the main building, and with cars coming and going it felt genuinely hazardous. • Service issues: This was the biggest letdown. Everywhere else in Scotland, staff have been warm and helpful, but service here felt indifferent and unwelcoming. For example, we booked the hotel’s afternoon tea well in advance. We arrived promptly at 12:30, but the doors were still closed. A staff member opened them without greeting us, and we had to awkwardly seat ou
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. It’s like staying on a 21st century titanic but with out the fuss of icebergs and sinking. The view from our room was amazing. The grounds were beautiful and the staff were fantastic. We loved the little museum a fascinating insight into the history of the hotel. Special mention to the staff behind the Stags head bar (x2 Australian lasses and 1 super happy lass from a Balkan country ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

shaun

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a grand property which was renovated 20 years ago and showing. The views are wonderful from the property and it’s convenient to Pitlochry. Unfortunately the breakfast and dinner are average and disappointing given the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Elaina, Palm Desert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well kept hotel and grounds. But staff in the main were not very pleasant didn't really speak unless they had to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tod

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel. The staff are friendly and excellent at customer service. The palace itself is very impressive and well appointed. However, the rooms themselves are a little dated, the beds are less comfortable, and the pillows are flat. However, I highly recommend for people visiting Pitlochry.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located a 15-minute walk from the Pitlochry Station and is located on top of a hill. I would suggest taking a taxi if you have luggage. The property itself is beautiful and clean. Our room was quiet even though it was located near to the pub. We enjoyed walking the grounds as well. Lots of nice walking trails. The location is walkable to town and to the Blair Distillery which made things easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New activities such as Pickle Ball - convert one tennis court to several Pickle Ball courts? Information to pre-book theatre and knowledge of other local events - Monday evening highland pipers etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

gerald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but flies in bathroom in am that needed to be killed before cleaning. Food was at best satisfactory in veranda lounge. Good swimming pool and hot tub. Grounds are lovely. Check-in and out efficient and staff affable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness
Frankly the food was no better than average and not ****
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Bethesda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Howard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Family Room -shabby and in need of decoration Bathroom - not cleaned thoroughly. Mould in shower. Water in shower tepid to cold. Food - Distinctly average and overpriced. Some restaurant staff rude. Fantastic setting though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Beautiful place

Went for me and my fiancé 10 year anniversary. It was a beautiful place. So much to do on the hotel grounds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025