The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
Hotel, 4-starSouterhead Road, Aberdeen, United KingdomShow on map
Fabulous
Guests rate it highest for service, value and amenities.
8.68,012Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.2 out of 10, at Souterhead Road.
- Parking on siteAvailable at a charge the property sets.
Modern Accommodations The Aberdeen Altens Hotel offers modern rooms with en suite bathrooms, satellite TV, and work desks. Each room is designed for your comfort and convenience.
Leisure and Wellness Enjoy the hotel's sauna, spa, and indoor pool for a relaxing stay. Stay active at the on-site health and leisure club with fitness facilities, gym, and steam room available for guests.
Convenient Location Situated just 3 miles from the city centre and 1 mile from the coast, the Aberdeen Altens Hotel provides easy access to Royal Deeside, Duthie Park, and Nigg Bay Golf Club. Explore the best of Aberdeen from this prime location.
Experience comfort, leisure, and convenience at the Aberdeen Altens Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable experience.
What this place offers
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
Rooms
8.6
Fabulous
Rated 8.6 out of 10 by 8,012 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness8.7
- Service9.1
- Location8.2
- Rooms8.1
- Amenities8.7
- Value8.8
- Food & drink8.7
Guests mention
Friendly staffComfortable rooms
Avril IUnited KingdomThe hotel is nice in the foyer and has a nice bar and restaurant. It is clean and comfortable and has good leisure facilities.
Rooms are very dated and having to pay for parking in a hotel you are staying at is not what…
JemmaUnited KingdomComfy beds and great swimming facilities.
Breakfast could have been better.
KIERON W GRAYUnited KingdomQuiet, comfortable hotel.
Quiet, peaceful and comfortable, good food.👍.
Everything was OK, place needing updated.
AndyUnited KingdomExcellent
Room was clean
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RosieUnited KingdomI would recommend The Altens to all my friends and family.
The room was very good. The restaurant staff were lovely ,friendly and helpful.
The staff at the reception were very helpful and made booking in seamless.
Very good hotel and peaceful.
GEOFFUnited KingdomFully recommend.
Friendly staff and excellent food.. room was comfortable and clean.
Paid parking
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
Where you’ll be
Souterhead Road, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 8.2 out of 10 — very good.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Paid parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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Children under the age of 5 enjoy breakfast free of charge. For children between 6 and 12 years old, breakfast costs GBP 5. For children 17 years old, breakfast costs GBP 12. Prices are per child per day. Please note children are welcome to use the leisure facilities, but those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The adult must be in the pool with them and a maximum of two children per adult. Pool opening times for children under 16 are Monday – Thursday 07:00 – 19:30, Friday – Sunday unlimited. Access to the Health Club and swimming pool are complimentary but not guaranteed, if the pool is at capacity. Please note last entry to the Health & Leisure club is one hour before closing. Children's meals are not included, and additional charges apply, payable to the hotel directly.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
What time is check-in and check-out at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does The Aberdeen Altens Hotel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?
Yes — parking is available on site at a charge the property sets. We check the rate and whether a space can be reserved against your dates.
Does The Aberdeen Altens Hotel have a pool?
Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.
Is breakfast included at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does The Aberdeen Altens Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does The Aberdeen Altens Hotel have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 3:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is The Aberdeen Altens Hotel?
Souterhead Road, Aberdeen.
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