Aberdeen

Ardoe House Hotel

Blairs
South Deeside Road
Aberdeen
AB12 5YP
Tel: (01224) 867355
Fax: (01224) 861283
www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk

Built in 1878 in Scottish Baronial style, Ardoe House is situated within its own beautifully landscaped grounds with magnificent views over the river Dee and open countryside. It has the style of an elegant country mansion with all modern comforts. Some bedrooms have ISDN/Modem lines and the fare available in the hotel's award-winning restaurant will suit even the most critical palate. The hotel's extensive conference and banqueting facilities and its proximity to Aberdeen make it an ideal venue for both business and pleasure and a good base from which to explore North East Scotland.

Aberdeen City Centre and Rail Station are only ten minutes away and Aberdeen International Airport 30 minutes. Ardoe is an ideal gateway for touring Royal Deeside with Balmoral only 40 miles upstream. A new leisure centre opend in 2000 with pool, spa, aerobics studio, gym and beauty salon.

Balgonie Country House Hotel

Braemar Place
Ballater
Aberdeenshire
AB35 5NQ
Tel & Fax: (013397) 55482
www.royaldeesidehotels.com

One of the most attractive small hotels that is a pleasure to visit. The Edwardian-style country house is set in 4 acres of mature gardens, commanding superb views westward to Glen Muick and Dark Lochnagar. Each of the comfortable bedrooms is named after a fishing pool on the banks of the Dee .

As befits a previous Caithness Glass/Taste of Scotland Prestige Award Winner, the two AA rosette dining-room is at the heart of the Balgonie experience. It offers the best of local produce: salmon from the river, game from the hill, beef from the field and seafood from the North Sea . In the heart of Royal Deeside, Balgonie is convenient for visiting Balmoral (open May-July) and as a centre for the famed Whisky and Castle trails as well as for walking, golf, fishing, shooting and ski-ing in winter.

The Marcliffe at Pitfodels

North Deeside Rd
AB15 9YA
e-mail: enquiries@marcliffe.com

Set in attractive landscaped grounds west of the city, this impressive hotel presents a blend of styles backed by caring and attentive service. A split-level conservatory restaurant, terraces and courtyards all give a sense of the Mediterranean , whilst the elegant and sophisticated cocktail lounge is classical in style. Bedrooms are well-proportioned and thoughtfully equipped.

Copthorne Hotel Aberdeen

122 Huntly St
AB10 1SU
e-mail: reservations.aberdeen@mill-cop.com

From its elevated position on the banks of the River Dee, this baronial-style mansion commands excellent countryside views. Tastefully decorated bedrooms are located in the main house, or more modern extension. Public rooms include an impressive leisure club, cosy lounge and cocktail bar with no less than 180 different malt whiskies.