List of Hotels in Aberdeen

Aberdeen, also known as the Granite City, is Scotland's third largest city. The city has a long coast line with sandy beaches. It has two universities, and its major industry is oil. It is famous for hosting the Aberdeen International Youth Festival every year, an event that attracts young performing artists from throughout the United Kingdom. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are a number of country walks and visits to historical sites.

Mercure Ardoe House Hotel

This four-star hotel is a nineteenth century mansion and has retained all the opulence of its heritage. It has 109 en-suite rooms and is located only three miles from Aberdeen's city center. The hotel has two restaurants, two bars and an indoor pool. It is surrounded by more than 30 acres of countryside. Hikers can enjoy a number of scenic walks and a visit to nearby Balmoral Castle, the Scottish home of the British Royal Family since 1848.
Mercure Ardoe House Hotel
South Deeside Road
Blairs AB125YP, Aberdeen
(+44) 1224/860600
mercure.com/gb/hotel-6626-mercure-ardoe-house-hotel-spa-aberdeen/index.shtml

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel

Built at the peak of the Victorian era in 1848, this hotel is one of Aberdeen's oldest. It offers 98 rooms and 31 serviced apartments, as well as its own restaurant and pub. For visitors looking for local attractions, Aberdeen Maritime Museum is located nearby on the city's historic Shiprow, near the harbor. If you are interested in finding out more about Scottish history, visit Slain's Castle. Unlike Scotland's other castles, Slain's has been left to the mercy of nature, making its rugged, weather-worn charm unique.
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
43 Market Street
Aberdeen, AB11 5EL, United Kingdom
(+44) 1224 565 500
aberdeen-douglas-hotel.com/?gclid=CM7lh8rJq50CFVRc2godHBbrGA

Soprano St. Magnus Court Hotel

This hotel offers classic or executive suites and is located 300 m from Castlegate and just two miles from Aberdeen's beaches. The hotel is close to Provost Ross' House, on Shiprow. The house was built in 1593 and is the second oldest house in the city. Also nearby are Aberdeen Maritime Museum and Aberdeen Art Gallery. If you have an interest in horticulture, the Tourist Gardens are only a mile away. If you want to venture out and see more of Scotland, take the Orient Express from Aberdeen train station and have an enjoyable ride to the Isle of Skye, with a meal included.
Soprano St. Magnus Court Hotel
20/22 Guild Street
Aberdeen, AB11 6NF, United Kingdom
(+44) 01224 589411
sopranohotels.co.uk

Birse Castle

If you want to experience the luxury of Highland heritage fist hand, spend your vacation in Birse Castle. The castle has luxury accommodation with open fires and free meals. The castle is located in the ancient Birse forest and is surrounded by pinewoods. If you are interested in hunting, Birse has its own grouse moor and red deer and roe stalking. Other activities conveniently close by include the Whiskey Trail and Turnberry and Troon golf courses.
Birse Castle
Finzean, Banchory
Kincardineshire AB31, United Kingdom
(+44) 131 476 6500
castlestories.net/Scotland/Aberdeenshire/Birse-Castle.html

Article Written By Corinna Underwood

Corinna Underwood is a freelance writer based in Atlanta. She specializes in health and lifestyle features. Her writing has been published in a number of magazines including "Alternative Medicine," "Alive" and "Chronogram". She is also the author of Haunted History of Atlanta and North Georgia and Murder and Mystery in Atlanta. She holds a Master of Arts in women’s studies from Staffordshire University.

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