First of all, the hotel itself. It's been refurbished reasonably well, and our room (which wasn't ready when we arrived at 14:30) was pleasant enough - although quite small. Strangely, you access the wing we were accommodated in through what feels like a fire escape. The "Aspects" restaurant where we had dinner was quite good; decorated by someone who'd obviously... more

We stayed at the Highland Hotel for one night in July 2009. The setting for it is beautiful and promised so much. However, once we actually got to our hotel, we were asked to enter by a side door / fire escape that we used for the rest of our stay - not sure why there isn't a main door... more

I got a letter a few days before my trip that let me know that the hotel had gone into administration so I didn't have high hopes of a pleasant stay. But I needn't have worried. I booked 3 nights in an executive room in this, the best hotel in the resort and it's been great. The only negative is... more

I stayed here on business and found the hotel to be excellent in all respects. The staff were helpful and efficient -the hotel was spotless and comfortable. In particular - the breakfast staff were all very helpful and keen to tell you all about the food eg origin. The chef at the breakfast buffet told me all about the mushrooms!... more

I had booked a short break for the family at the Four Seasons Hotel in Aviemore but when we went to check-in we were given an upgrade to a suite in the Highland Hotel next door. We were delighted with this as it meant we could enjoy all the facilities of the hotel complex without having to go outside as... more

Booked this hotel through a special deal, £39.99 per night at the Highlands Hotel, which I believe is the best out of the numerous hotels on their site at Aviemore. Arrived early in the morning (8am) by train, went to Check-in, and was wonderfully surprised when they allowed us to check in to our two rooms so early in the... more

My wife booked a 3 night break at The MacDonald Highland Hotel and we arrived about 7 PM on the Friday and were checked into a standard room. We walked in and the room was cold and rather cramp and poorly lit, when we couldn't get the radiator to work we decided to go back to Reception. To be fair... more

The MacDonald Aviemore Resort has five premises: Highlands Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel, Academy Hotel, Aviemore Inn and the Wooden Lodge. We originally booked the Academy Hotel (3 stars) and surprisingly got a free upgrade to Highlands Hotel (4-5 stars) when we arrived. The hotel staff members are friendly and accommodating. We took the Caledonian Sleeper train and arrived very early... more

Just back from a half term adventure at the Macdonald Highlands hotel with my wife and two boys (14 and 11). We had an excellent stay. The activity manager was outstanding in helping us arrange a range of excellent activities - climbing, shooting, quad biking and cycling. The hotel staff were friendly and attentive. The food at Aspects was outstanding... more