Atholl Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Exterior
Front of property
Turret Suite | Living room
Indoor pool
Classic Double or Twin Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar

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
  • Black Spout Waterfall - 11 min walk
  • Edradour Distillery - 18 min walk
  • Pitlochry Festival Theatre - 3 min drive
  • Pitlochry Power Station and Dam - 4 min drive

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.

Property is also known as

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Atholl Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 901 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 901 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 901 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 901 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 901 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CLIVE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had waited 40 years to return to Athol Palace Hotel. Reception was friendly and informative. The grounds are amazing and the map provided allows for easy navigation. The pitch n putt definitely neededa mow. Paige in The Stags Head, bar and restaurant, was wonderful. Always engaging well with diners. Laura in the main restaurant for breakfast was friendly and helpful. The meals were excellent. As for the other staff we found them quite rude at times, which put a real dampener on our trip as customer service is important to us when travelling. We were often ignored and not made feel welcome. Don't ask for a bathrobe to go to the day spa. After asking reception 3 times with no receipt of robes, we made our way to the spa and pool. Lovely facility but the staff there were quite rude when I asked if I could get robes. After nearly 3 hrs waiting including our swim n spa our robes had been delivered to our room. Too late. All reception had to say was that they were really short on housekeeping stafff and it could be sometime before they would arrive instead of telling us 3 times that they would be sent up straight away. I know it might seem petty, but we had had a huge drive and wanted to relax at the spa and have a snooze before going to dinner. Customer service certainly needs to be addressed to enhance the beauty of this magical hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with group
The Athol Palace is truly a gem. The Palace itself is preserved well with minor cosmetic repairs noted. The grounds are lovely and a short walk to town is a must. The swimming pool, hot tub and steam were enjoyed but the sauna not working. The gym was small but workable. The “cozy” double was small but still sufficient. The dining room, bar and common area were all comfortable. The food was average. I stayed on a weekend. There were weddings going on all weekend. I feel the staff was overwhelmed and there was not enough help.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Birthday break
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merrill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a great place to spend a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have given five stars if the restaurant was better, mediocre meal and a bit expensive IMO. Had a great weekend though, breakfast buffet is great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This palace is up on a hill and driving up to it took my breath away. Pitlockry is a quaint little town and Atholl is the "Queen" of the quaintness. The building and grounds are exceptional. Be sure to walk all of the grounds and take in the unique gardens and tree lined trails into town and the backside along the creek. A memorable place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views. Situated in a great location. Easy access to town and local facilities. Will be returning later on the year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

george

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many thanks to all the staff for pleasant and relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The quality of the food in the main restaurant for dinner was very, very poor. An easily forgotten event. The price of drinks was eye-watering (£16 for a glass of mediocre wine)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot and location. Would have appreciated some help with the bags.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAKUB, TURRIFF

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good thime
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
A grand hotel in a beautiful setting however inside there are many areas showing their age. Our room was average and for the money spent would have expected a robe and slippers. Reception staff were excellent but other staff didn’t look happy and not attentive. The bar had a friendly atmosphere but even at a high end drinks were expensive £17 for two standard drinks. Had high expectations but have had better experiences at lesser establishments and won’t be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We have a very unpleasant dinner experience at the hotel. One of the guests could not eat her steak because if was so tough. Staff seemed to be having a dispute about something, then they began to set-up the dinning room, for breakfast while we were still eating our dinner. Very surprised that such a lovely establishment provided such a poor eating experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Florence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Live entertainment on Saturday was fantastic. Other guests were lovely too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derkie, Dunbar

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

4/10 Poor

E

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overnight nightmare
We stayed at this hotel overnight in order to break up a longer journey and in order to see a show that was featuring in the theatre. Long story short we barely were able to sleep due to the condition of the floorboards. I would calculate that there was one that DID NOT creak as apposed to the other way around . My husband and I can make frequent bathroom trips during the night so you can imagine the noise every time nature called. Add in to the equation that Room 325 has a bedroom and a small sitting area to walk through before arriving at the toilet! .This was not a cheap overnight as B&B was 325 GBP did we felt really short changed as well as tired. We reported the issue with reception as have had no contact since. Breakfast was standard fare and if wanting anything different like poached eggs or kipper etc there was a hefty surcharge. If they charge a not insubstantial tariff for staying at their hotel they must be prepared to pay to maintain it to a reasonable standard. Positives , plenty of parking, nice grounds and overall cleanliness was good. If staying here avoid room 325.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great hotel, very spacious rooms. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The spa was also good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

8/10 Good

Blair

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st class stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Poor Front of House Staff - never stayed before and staff just handed the key, had to find our room by ourselves, jacuzzi - had to climb in/out no steps in or any handrail. Room was lovely (Room 111). Evening meal - starter was lovely, main course was basic. Our daughter ordered a bottle of white wine, delivered to our table in a wine cooler with no ice - wine was warm - Cost £50. Left very disappointed in which should of been a lovely stay to celebrate our Ruby Wedding Anninversary. :(
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Clive

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Needs a bit of TLC
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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