We stayed at the Douglas Arms whilst in Banchory for our friends wedding and we had a lovely experience. All the staff were incredibly friendly and we were made to feel extremely welcome. Our room was spotlessly clean and comfortable, although not the largest. We stayed for a few nights and ate in the restaurant twice. Our meals were delicious,... more

We booked this on the strength of the very professional-looking website; we were extremely disappointed. We expected a stylish small hotel but we got a tatty pub. Yes, they are doing it up, but hardly with the verve that the website suggests. We were given a dingy, badly-lit room, scuffed wallpaper, cheap pine furniture, with a tatty bathroom (lots of... more

nice family run hotel, very welcoming. room was small, but warm and clean. restaurant was excellent, busy obviously popular with locals, dinner and breakfast were tasty and well presented, great service, staff well organised and very pleasant. owners very helpfull. we will go back. more

the weekend came to an end all to soon we didnt want to leave as you just couldnt tire of the good food and warm service that you get from this family run hotel and the wonderfull professional expertise of the staff and the hosts , nothing was to much bother and they know the area inside out and were... more

Everyone was extremely friendly, including all the locals who let us know what to do when in Banchory. They have a section with leaflets explaining what can be done when visiting Banchory. The rooms are ok but it was the people who are absolutely fantastic that we really loved about this place. The hotel itself is situated on the Main... more