Hotel berhampiran Forbes of Newe Obelisk, Aberdeen

Great place to stay very close to the station an shops getting everywhere is very easy to get to in the city would definitely stay there again

We stayed here for 2 nights as a family whilst my husband was working. The entrance to the hotel was lovely, a beautiful aroma in the air and very helpful staff on the reception. On entrance to the lifts, everything seemed clean and fresh. The rooms were large. We had a double and a single bed, and still had plenty room for a pram and our bags. The shower was powerful and hot which was lovely and fresh towels each day. There was a kettle with plenty tea/coffee to choose from. The beds were comfortable. There was a heating/air con remote however regardless of what we did, the room cooled at night time, waking our little one who likes to be snug as a bug. After night one, I left the room for it to be made up and although the room was cleaned - the bed was “thrown”together the way I could have done it myself. None of the covers were “tidied” under, making it like a fresh bed again for that evening which was disappointing. There were also a number of marks on the bathroom tiles and up on the ceiling which could have easily been sprayed and wiped down, I’m sure. Perhaps a little more attention to detail with certain things. There was an ice machine on our floor - didn’t work. However reception brought some up for us which was good. There is a lovely large bar area on entrance to the hotel. I was looking for somewhere to have a coffee on day 1 however was informed I could only have takeaway coffee as they didn’t open until noon. I found this a bit strange as there were a lot of business people with laptops who were instead sat on the couches outside the bar area when in fact, they could have had a comfortable seat with a coffee in the bar area. Maybe something to think about? It’s a shame as I had met up with a group of 6 of us plus our kids and we would have all ordered food and drink but instead had to make our way to Starbucks.

My friends and I have just returned from this hotel which was chosen by Caledonian Travel as the destination of our mystery tour. The photos advertising the hotel bear no resemblance to the reality. To say it is rundown would be a complete understatement. It is a tip and should not be allowed to operate. There are far superior hostels! The smell of dampness is pervasive, the views from our rooms were of a derelict area and I fully expected rats to be running around, the rooms are not clean, nothing has been updated for decades, the food is mediocre at best...the list goes on. After an hour in the dining room, we were asked to vacate our seats because there were so many other guests. A woman on our trip went to reception to say that, before they had arrived, the hot tap had been left on in their room and had flooded the bedroom floor. She was told that there was no other room available and nobody could help her: she was given towels to mop it up. Furthermore, unless you take a taxi the 4 miles into Aberdeen, there is nothing else to do but sit in this dire place. We went to a nearby pub where the atmosphere felt threatening so we left. We later heard that the barman in the Britannia had warned someone else about going there. On a positive note, the staff were lovely and had to deal with lots of complaints but, I'm afraid, they had no solutions. I have stayed in many, many hotels but have never experienced anything quite like the Britannia. Avoid!!!

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Lovely country house hotel on the southern edge of Aberdeen with easy access to city. Welcoming hotel with a very traditional feel in the main building. Bedrooms are modern and our Standard room was well equipped with a large double bed and plenty of tea coffee etc. The hotel is dog friendly for a small charge. We had lovely cooked breakfasts and continental also available. We ate breakfast in the drawing room, as dogs understandably not allowed in main restaurant. We only ate in the bar area one evening which was cosy and fast service. Friendly staff and nice touch of a Birthday platter delivered to room in recognition of a significant Birthday being celebrated.

I only stayed for one night here with my two girls. The staff were absolutely amazing, polite, helpful & very attentive. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who has an early flight from Aberdeen. Great view of the airport too!!!

I loved the bed on this trip the bed would have to have been the best I slept in. Very close to the airport which was the reason I booked it. Staff friendly and helpful. Room clean, spacious and very comfortable.