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The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel

Knockard Rd, Pitlochry PH16 5JH, Scotland
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The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

My wife and I have just returned from a 5 day break at the hotel with Shearing's coach holidays. This was our first visit to the Pitlochry Hydro and we were were not disappointed. The hotels location was great for us being a short walk into town. The food and overall service of the hotel staff was exceptional, by far... More

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PitlochryHydro, General Manager at The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel, responded to this review
17 June 2013

Hello and a massive thanks for such a glowing five star review. We are quickly closing in on 100 five star reviews which has been a goal of ours for a long time now. You mention exceptional service and value for money which are exactly the kind of statements we look forward to our customers making. Frank will be thrilled... More

Manchester, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

had a brilliant time here nice pool sauna jacuzzi i was in room 239 at night all you could here was the fan think the room was over the kitchen but when i put the radio on it was ok the room had a shower and a bath hotel foo great pint of Worthingtons £3.50 nice pint had a cocktail... More

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PitlochryHydro, General Manager at The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel, responded to this review
13 June 2013

Hi there, and thank you very much indeed for a five star review. It's a beautiful sunny morning here in Highland Perthshire, a perfect morning for reading that we are appreciated and our customers like what we do. I shall be in a good mood all day, I will make the tea for reception, fluff the towels for leisure, clean... More

Lochwinnoch, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

My husband and I have just spent a very enjoyable weekend here with Caledonian Travel. The hotel is in an elevated position and quite a distance from the town but this did not detract from our enjoyment. The weather was the warmest, sunniest we have had this year so that also helped since our weather last month in Majorca was... More

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PitlochryHydro, General Manager at The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Hi, thanks for taking the time to submit a review. I was particularly pleased to read that you felt you were treated as an individual whilst on a coach tour. So many of our customers who travel by coach say this to me but very few mention it on trip advisor. We have long discussions about how we can best... More

carnoustie
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

This was another of our many visits to the Pitlochry Hydro (our second this year) This is the most enjoyable place to be, great staff, superb service, you cant beat it. We managed to get our favourite room again (126) So looking forward to our next visit which will around Autumn time. Many thanks to Chris Stanton and his professional,... More

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PitlochryHydro, General Manager at The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Hello there and thanks for your very kind words. It is really pleasing to hear from regular customers who appreciate what we do and are familiar with our day to day operation . A big thing for us is to remain consistent and deliver the same experience time and again and improve where we can as we move forward. The... More

Melbourne, Vic
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013 via mobile

We stayed 2 nights. Room was basic and dated, but spacious, had all the expected conveniences and was very clean. However bed matress was lumpy and not very thick, floors squeaked badly and one meeded a wooden block to keep the window open. Pleasingly, blankets were provided rather than duvet. Food was very ordinary, reminding me of boarding school fare.... More

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PitlochryHydro, General Manager at The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Hi, I'm sorry the Hotel didn't quite tick all your boxes. Your comments will be taken on board and discussed at our monthly review. I can see there was nothing drastic in your assessment of our operation but all comments are taken seriously as we work towards satisfying as many custmers as possible. Best Regards Chris Stanton GM More

Calpe, Spain
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Hotel away from the bustle of Pitlochry which gets very busy in summer, a bit of a climb uphill to the hotel but some parking available in town. I would recommend paying for an upgraded bedroom, although our allocated bedroom was clean and nicely decorated our view was the slate roof above the pool. All staff very friendly, breakfasts excellent... More

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PitlochryHydro, General Manager at The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Hi there and thanks for the review. It would seem everything was in order and you enjoyed your wee break. Yes, we are a nice tranquil Hotel (most of the time !) and I am glad you picked up on that as we try to give our customers a nice hassle free stay. Best Regards Chris Stanton GM More

Dumfries, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Hotel in good location away from main roads so no traffic noise, views as always in Scotland, wonderful. Good area to stay, so much to see and do with lots of places to visit within an easy travelling range for days out. Staff were very nice, helpful and cheerful at mealtimes, food was OK, not sensational but you won't starve... More

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PitlochryHydro, General Manager at The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel, responded to this review
31 May 2013

Hi, thanks for taking the time to post a four star review.....fours and fives are where we want to be. Yes, you are right......our standard rooms are nice and clean but nevertheless standard and there are options to secure a more modern standard of room that has a little more space and great views at a reasonable supplement charge. As... More

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

This is a fantastic hotel, super service, great food and value for money. The hotel staff are very friendly and make you feel very welcome. The facilities are of a good standard and well set out. The food is great and service second to none. The decor is dated and could do with an update, but is clean and acceptable.... More

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PitlochryHydro, General Manager at The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Hello there and what a great review. We are all delighted that you had such a nice time and have acknowledged all the qualities that we try very hard to have firmly in place. Consistency is very important and whilst we have our 'moments' generally I think we can be relied upon to give our customers a lovely break in... More

Uckfield, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

Traveled by car to Scotland stayed at 1 Travelodge going up stayed 4 nights at Pitlochry Spa Hotel nice large rooms, but not enough wardrobe space, comfy bathroom very large, shower had no power but lots of rails so you can use bath. Food good and service staff very friendly. Hotel high on hill so if walking back from town... More

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PitlochryHydro, General Manager at The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel, responded to this review
25 May 2013

Hi, delighted to have been awarded a five star review from you and I am pleased everything was to your satisfaction. I'm afraid I can't do much about the hill but it does get easier. Some local ladies of a certain age put people half their age to shame by bounding up there everyday....I suppose if its what you have... More

scotland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

just arrived back from 3 nights at the great pitlochry hotel all the staff were friendly and helpful nothing was to much trouble. food -everything was first class cooked and served well - hubby says i'm fussy so that says it all. leisure facilities were excellent. location was good away from the bussle of the town but not to far... More

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PitlochryHydro, General Manager at The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Hello there and thanks for a lovely review, One staff member has just come and told me...in fact demanded !!! that I log on to trip advisor and see that the staff have been mentioned yet again and that they all want a pay rise !!!!!! Well, I'm a very proud Manager because the staff here make such an effort... More

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What travellers say

  • Very good(26)
  • Dining room(16)
  • Swimming pool(14)
  • Self drive(9)
  • Evening meals(5)
  • Leisure facilities(4)
  • Half board(3)
  • Excellent value(3)

Additional Information about The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel

Address: Knockard Rd, Pitlochry PH16 5JH, Scotland
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Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Perth and Kinross > Pitlochry
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #13 of 24 hotels in Pitlochry
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Just ten minutes walk from the town centre, the historic and recently refurbished Pitlochry Hydro Hotel overlooks the town of Pitlochry itself. The Pitlochry Hydro hotel offers an excellent range of facilities for visitors, including a modern, well-equipped gym and heated indoor swimming pool. The hotel houses all of the amenities and facilities you would expect from a Coast & Country venue. In addition, our staff will offer you a warm, friendly welcome, and ensure that your stay is as relaxing and memorable as possible. Pitlochry is a superb base for walkers. Ben Vrackie towers above the town, and the Cairngorm Massif is close by to the North. Loch Tummel and Loch Rannoch are also easily explored using the hotel as a base. ... more   less 
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