Atholl Palace Hotel

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
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

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Turret Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room with Valley View

  • 19 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 34.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room with Valley View

  • 18 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Pitlochry

With a stay at Atholl Palace Hotel in Pitlochry, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of Cairngorms National Park and Bells Blair Athol Distillery. .This golf hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Rob Roy Way - North and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Black Spout Waterfall.

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 a full-service spa and a fitness center
Atholl Palace Hotel offers 106 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include outdoor tennis courts, an indoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Stay in one of 106 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as outdoor tennis courts, an indoor pool, and a steam room. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a hair salon.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch at Verandah, a restaurant which specializes in Regional cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Pitlochry? This hotel has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Verandah - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch only.
Stags Head Bar - This bistro serves dinner only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 25.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Verandah
  • Stags Head Bar

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Steam room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1076 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 84
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Lowered worktop and sink height (centimetres): 86

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or spa tub, while guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, and spa tub with adult supervision

National rating

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

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Atholl Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 886 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 886 reviews" "
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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