Atholl Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Front of property
Family Suite
Children's play area - outdoor
Exterior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Guests liked:

Friendly staff, spacious rooms, property condition

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
The price is AU$281
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec

Explore the area

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Pitlochry, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH16 5LX
  • Bells Blair Athol Distillery
    10 min walk
  • Black Spout Waterfall
    11 min walk
  • Rob Roy Way - North
    14 min walk
  • Perth, Scotland (PSL)
    52 min drive

Room options

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Turret Suite

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room with Valley View

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 34.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Twin Room with Valley View

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Pitlochry

At Atholl Palace Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Bells Blair Athol Distillery and Black Spout Waterfall. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at The Spa at Atholl Palace can include hot stone massages, body scrubs and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Verandah, serves Regional cuisine and is open for lunch. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the 4 outdoor tennis courts, gym and steam room plus access to mini golf. 1076 square feet (100 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In proximity to this 4-property class Pitlochry hotel you'll find Cairngorms National Park.

What's nearby

  • Bells Blair Athol Distillery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Edradour Distillery - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pitlochry Festival Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pitlochry Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Fish Ladder - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Pitlochry Station - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scotch Corner of Pitlochry - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Auld Smiddy Inn - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Iain Burnett - the Highland Chocolatier - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blair Athol Distillery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mackenzie's Coffee House - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Atholl Palace Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre
Atholl Palace Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and an indoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 1076 square feet (100 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, a steam room, and spa services are also featured at the eco-certified Atholl Palace Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Pitlochry hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 106 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1076 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1886
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Atholl Palace Hotel offers 106 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Pitlochry hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The Spa at Atholl Palace has 4 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Stags Head Bar
  • Verandah

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1,076 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet (84 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height counter and sink (86 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1886
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 25.00 for adults and from GBP 12.50 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Atholl Palace Hotel?

Atholl Palace Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Atholl Palace Hotel?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Atholl Palace Hotel on 10 Dec 2024 start from AU$281.01, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Atholl Palace Hotel?

Yep, Atholl Palace Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Atholl Palace Hotel?

Yep, The Spa at Atholl Palace is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Atholl Palace Hotel have a pool?

Atholl Palace Hotel has an indoor pool.

What makes Atholl Palace Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Atholl Palace Hotel.

Does Atholl Palace Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Atholl Palace Hotel?

No, Atholl Palace Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Atholl Palace Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Atholl Palace Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Atholl Palace Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Atholl Palace Hotel?

There is a golf course next to Atholl Palace Hotel.

Atholl Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 886 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 886 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 886 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 886 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 886 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how the staff were very polite. I didnt care for how small the showet was but it was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotels grounds are amazing. Even if you don't stay there, it is worth a visit. The restaurant wasn't very good, and the food was expensive. It seems like the hotel has seen better days. Maybe it was worth the price back in the day, but now seems overpriced .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness
Valley view room gorgeous
A very warm welcome from reception staff 17/08 where we were provided with a shot of whiskey. The service of staff after check in was disappointing as non of them were interested and only wanted to get the job done and not interact with guests. No warmth from housekeeping or in the restaurant. The bar entertainment was lacklustre and the man performing also looked like he’d rather be elsewhere. We had a lovely valley view room- stunning view and the decor was gorgeous. Had a fan running all night as the heat in the room was exceptional and windows don’t open. Breakfast was quite basic quality food. Plates nice and hot as was the buffet hot food which is a big positive for me.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Finn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is situated in a beautiful setting.We used the pool and found it to be clean and well maintained. One minor point I’m not sure that the vegetable based milk to be used for the coffee in our room was a good idea!! Overall really enjoyed our stay and have no hesitation about booking here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ty, West Union

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower was small and hard to get i
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great,but the building was a bit tatty in places,the spa was great,Joanna was very professional and the other staff were polite and efficient,would come back again and will recommend to others too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele lafleur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds in a beautiful quiet place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location but easily walkable into Pitlochry. Staff not particularly friendly, other than reception staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The gardens were amazing & the Victorian elegance of the building both inside & out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
First the positives, the hotel itself was nice, clean and comfortable. The facilities and pool were well maintained and absolutely clean. The two Aussies and Euan behind the bar, the hotel staff and Monica in the restaurant were absolutely fabulous. The food served at the restaurant and bar for lunch and dinner were of good quality and well presented - it is obvious that someone is paying attention to detail. Now sadly the negatives starting at the worst, most of the staff at the restaurant sadly were terrible, dismissive and seemed perpetually angry. The two restaurant managers especially seemed peeved off at something every time one saw them. Greeted every time with a mere "Room Number!?" with no greeting/please/thank you or eye contact. The food and drink prices have to be next. I understand the majority of their business seems to come from tour groups but that's no excuse for highway robbery. £10 for a single cafetiere, £19.5 for an Aperol Spritz, £25 for a burger with chips - are some of the examples from the ridiculously overpriced menus. Next I'd need to mention the breakfast, quality wise this was closer to a chain motel then a supposed 4-star hotel. Pancakes aren't meant to have a crust, scrambled eggs aren't usually swimming in a liquid and coffee isn't meant to be translucent. Lastly I have to just mention the "landlord-special" paint jobs. Loads of windows were painted shut - including our bathroom window. Overall not impressed by this 4-star establishment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Really nice hotel with excellent room and service. Only issue was some noise from a party that was going on that went into the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Helen, Dunfermline

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nyrelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night but it was awesome. Breakfast was great. A huge buffet but you could get eggs cooked to you liking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My experience was excellent. I stayed there as I was attending a wedding held at the Atholl Palace. The venue looked stunning, the event was excellent, the room extremely comfortable and breakfast great. It was a lovely treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed 3 times at Atholl Palace and it's somewhere that we find very relaxing and it's suits our taste. The room we had this visit was very large with lovely views. From the hotel, it's a nice walk into Pitlochry main street and off the main street you have lots of walks that can be taken.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
Lovely hotel, very traditional style. Friendly and comfortable. Too much paperwork given out at check in - I was given 4 different things - surely some of this could be emailed or on tv on arrival - not great for environment. Breakfast was chaos and not very well organised - I was asked to wait but then they wrote my room number wrong so I didn’t get called. When I did get in I had ate some food and went up to get more and my whole table was cleared!! Also had to ask for things to be replenished in the buffet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was understaffed in restaurant therefore staff not friendly. Evening meal was only passible for presentation but OK for quantity. Various items for breakfast ran out and it was therefore necessary to wait until certain trays were replenished
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024