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Thistle Aberdeen Altens

4.0 of 5
Souterhead Road, Aberdeen AB12 3LF, Scotland
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Thistle Aberdeen Altens
Ranked #11 of 58 hotels in Aberdeen
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Forres, Scotland
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I stayed at the Thistle Altens in march whilst running a training course there. Attention to detail was brilliant, from a welcome phone call to check the room was okay to the minutiae in the bathroom in the way of top class toiletries. The Otium pool is a decent size for a morning swim. The lounge bar menu extensive and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 via mobile

It's very nice hotel to stay at. The staff are very friendly and really helpful. I have stayed at the hotel quite alot and couldn't fault it at all. Even the events girls are good at there job and helpful. The room are always clean and tidy. We stayed with our little boy And we even got travel cot in... More

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KrisManship, Manager at Thistle Aberdeen Altens, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Kelly, Allan & Alfie, Thank you very much for your kind review. It is great to hear how you enjoyed your stay with us and "couldn't fault it at all". The team will really appreciate your kind comments about their service, especially the events girls! I look forward to welcoming you back soon Regards Kris Manship Operations Manager More

Armadale, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Have stayed in all the thistle hotels in Aberdeen but this is by far the best. Very relaxing with pool, sauna, spa, complimentary gowns and slippers provided (not in other thistles unless paying out of your nose!), nice rooms and nice staff.

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KrisManship, Manager at Thistle Aberdeen Altens, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear isobel m, Thank you so much for the great review! It is very satisfying to hear you think we are the best Thistle hotel in Aberdeen. I hope we have the opportunity of welcoming you back soon, to Thistle Aberdeen Altens Regards Kris Manship Operations Manager More

scotland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

i have stayed here twice and on both occasions we got complimentary upgrades, once with husband and kids and other with friend for spa weekend. Hotel is clean and spacious, only ate for breakfast but was delicious. Staff friendly and welcoming. lovely pool, unfortunately jacuzzi was out of order on 2nd visit.

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KrisManship, Manager at Thistle Aberdeen Altens, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear turkeylurky, Thank you for reviewing the hotel and for choosing to return. I am pleased to read you enjoyed your upgrades! I will share your kind comments with the team and we all hope you will return for a 3rd stay soon! Regards Kris Manship Operations Manager More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

The 3 of us have stayed here a few times and love the spacious big rooms and bathrooms. Beds are well comfy and plenty of pillows. My wife and daughter always use the pool and say its nice and clean. We have never eating or drank there as it is far too expensive. Not the hotels fault,but there is always... More

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KrisManship, Manager at Thistle Aberdeen Altens, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Nige R, Thank you for choosing to stay with us again, I am pleased to read you and your family had "another great stay"! We have recently invested in new beds, new mattress toppers and new pillows so it is encouraging to here you approve! Sorry to hear you encountered selfish guests making noise, we are quite strict with... More

Elgin, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

Was happy to receive an unexpected upgrade on arrival. Swimming pool was a great attraction for us with a 3 year old. Will stay again. Would be difficult to get to without a car though. Once there, this hotel is a friendly and extremely clean place

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KrisManship, Manager at Thistle Aberdeen Altens, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Julie L, Thank you for choosing to stay at Thistle Aberdeen Altens and for taking the time to share a review. I am delighted you enjoyed your stay! Our Housekeeping team have very high standards so they will be very happy with your comments! I hope we get to welcome you and your family back soon Regards Kris Manship... More

dundee
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19 reviews 19 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Treated myself and two children (age 16 and 9) to a weekend break at the Thistle Altens in Aberdeen. On arriving at the hotel our first impression was "Oh dear", but on entering the hotel we were all completely taken aback. The hotel foyer is stunning, the girl on the reception was new but very pleasant and answered my query... More

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KrisManship, Manager at Thistle Aberdeen Altens, responded to this review
11 May 2013

Dear Audrey B, Thank you for taking the time to post your kind review, I am very pleased to read that you and your children enjoyed your visit to Thistle Hotel Aberdeen Altens. I will share your kind comments with the team. Our current Premises License does stipulate children are not allowed in the bar or restaurant after 8pm however,... More

Monaco
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

I stayed at Altens Thistle Hotels for 3 nights. The hotel is 15 minutes walk to the ASET training centre and ABCOL (Aberdeen College). The Petrofac offshore training centre is also nearby within walking distance. The hotel provides shuttle bus service to and from. The spa facilities are ok and relaxing. in the bar your sure to meet someone from... More

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KrisManship, Manager at Thistle Aberdeen Altens, responded to this review
11 May 2013

Dear wct275, Thank you for taking the time to review the hotel, it's great to read the hotel was perfect for your business trip. The team and I hope we get to welcome you back the next time you are in Aberdeen Regards Kris Manship Operations Manager More

scotland
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

We stayed here on the weekend of the granite rally. We chose this hotel as this was the headquarters for the rally so thought it would be handy .!!! By the time we had done what was needed doing on Friday night in preparation for the rally the next day ,we rushed back to the hotel to get dinner. There... More

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KrisManship, Manager at Thistle Aberdeen Altens, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Dear fiddlestix08, Thank you for your review, I was sorry to hear the hotel failed to meet your expectations on this occasion. Our Premises Licenses stipulates children are not allowed in the bar or restaurant after 8pm, so it's reassuring to hear the staff are enforcing this as we are legally bound to. We have submitted an application to have... More

Inverness, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

A clean, neat hotel but with very poor service standards and I didn't meet one British member of staff in the whole place. What a welcome to Scotland! I stayed here last week within a group of 7 people, two of which were children of 12 years old. At 6.30pm we decided to head down to the restaurant for dinner... More

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KrisManship, Manager at Thistle Aberdeen Altens, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Dear j60dnl, Thank you for your review, I am pleased to read you found the hotel clean and neat but naturally disappointed to hear you left the hotel feeling less than satisfied. Our Premises License stipulates that children are not allowed in the bar or restaurant after 20.00 and I am pleased to hear that the team enforced this, as... More

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  • Very clean(6)
  • Ground floor(3)
  • Reception staff(3)
  • Health club(3)
  • Flat screen TV(3)
  • Standard room(3)
  • Would highly recommend(3)
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Additional Information about Thistle Aberdeen Altens

Address: Souterhead Road, Aberdeen AB12 3LF, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Aberdeenshire > Aberdeen
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#6 Luxury Hotels in Aberdeen
#7 Family Hotels in Aberdeen
#10 Business Hotels in Aberdeen
Price Range: £
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Thistle Hotel Aberdeen Altens is one of the Granite City’s premier business venues and the largest hotel in Aberdeen with 216 bedrooms. Close to the centre, we have ample free on-site parking, 12 meeting rooms and our own Otium Health & Leisure Club. ... more   less 
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