Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel

Hotels
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
8.4 (2039 reviews)
Gathdee Road , Aberdeen , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Lovely atmosphere
Good food
Cons:
Additional charges for certain breakfast options
Cold rooms upon arrival
Limited restaurant hours

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
Room was clean, but a clothes moth was present.
Service
9.01
Staff were consistently friendly, helpful, and efficient.
Location
8.55
Rural but close to the city, great location from reviews.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms were described as comfortable and spacious.
Amenities
8.03
Some amenities like a fridge were missing, but generally positive.
Value for Money
8.19
Mixed sentiment with some expensive food and drinks.
Food and Beverage
8.34
Food was generally good, but some issues with extra charges.
Overall Experience
8.51
Great atmosphere and a lovely stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 21:04

Property Description

Victorian Charm and Modern Elegance
Experience the enchanting blend of Victorian grandeur and contemporary comfort at Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel. Admire the original features like sweeping staircases while enjoying modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and WiFi access.

Culinary Delights and Whisky Tastings
Indulge your palate at the Tapestry Restaurant with fresh seafood and game delicacies, complemented by an extensive wine list. Unwind in the Georgian Lounge with a selection of malt whiskies and light meals, promising a gastronomic journey.

Tranquil Surroundings and Convenient Location
Escape to the secluded gardens and wooded grounds for a peaceful retreat, all just a short drive from Aberdeen city centre. With nearby universities and the airport, Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel offers a perfect blend of serenity and accessibility.

Book now to immerse yourself in luxury at Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel.

Important information:

The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ABZ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 5 years old and over stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2039 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 9.01
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.03
Value for Money: 8.19
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 8.51
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Elizabeth couple gb
9
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Marc solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Decent breakfast, the communal bar area and breakfast room are very traditional and nice places to relax. Freebie Elemis shower gel & soap always a plus

Cons:

Rooms - tired looking decor/furniture in need of a refresh now. Saggy bed. Not sure Macdonald group have invested much in this regard since the last splurge around 15 years ago? Ancient TV, and fixtures. No mini fridge in the room. Nowhere near enough plug sockets let alone having them in convenient places. Still using US style sockets for lamp fittings? Lighting in the room poor. Noisy heater (the heat causing metallic expansion noises - unit needs replaced as its old)

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
10
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
9
Ideal
Pros:

Ideally positioned for my visit. Beautiful location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Keith couple gb
8
Fair
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Jan couple gb
9
Comfortable and clean with great food
Pros:

Dinner and breakfast included in package price. Both meals were excellent. Staff were all lovely and attentive. Room larger than expected with a good supportive bed. Extremely clean. Elemis toiletries were a nice touch.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Clean comfortable room, great shower, lovely staff and nice breakfast.

Cons:

Sorry very minor and not important, but the tomato ketchup at breakfast was poor quality.😊

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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grant couple gb
5
Would possibly stay again
Pros:

Breakfast was average, could have been a little bit warmer, buffet selection was average

Cons:

While the public spaces are well kept, the bedrooms are in need of looking after, the first bedroom we were in was a little musty, the mattress was in need of replacing and no duvet, after a free upgrade to the bridal suite, the only room they had available, that to is in need of a little tlc, it’s looking tired, and the coffee making facilities need looking at, the biscuits were a week out of date, I took them to reception and informed them, but didn’t get much of a response

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Levent Biber couple de
10
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Ross family_with_children gb
7
Lovely building but poor clenaliness
Pros:

The original building is very special . Beautiful wood and general opulence from many moons ago

Cons:

A horrible incident when the chair i was sitting on in the bar was found to have urine on it and therefore made my clothes wet. Turned out a dog had been on the chair previously and the staff member thought thats what it would be. Horrible

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Suzanne solo_traveller gb
8
Enjoyed our one night here
Pros:

The grand public rooms. Very peaceful surroundings. The staff were so friendly and professional. The complementary breakfast was really good.

Cons:

A little attention to details in the room - the sticky kettle, the Tv remote control needed a clean.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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392jennij Couples Inverness, Scottish Highlands, Scotland
8
Fantastic hotel, unless there is an event on.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, and we by reading other reviews were lucky enough to get a fantastic room - warm, huge, really comfortable bed and wonderful bathroom with tons of hot water. We didn't eat dinner, but breakfast was excellent, good continental selection and my pancakes were awesome. Also should mention every member of staff we met was very kind, personable and friendly. Lots of parking, and the building is beautiful.

However, as other reviews have noted, if there is an event on at the hotel, be warned of the noise. The receptionist said there was an office party on with 15 guests, which had a full 80s disco and finished about 12.30. We didn't hear any of the guests, just the sheer noise of the music, pounding through the room. I'd advise checking when booking if there is an event on on a Saturday night, as I can't imagine it's relaxing if there is a wedding taking place.

On a personal note, very small cups in the room - we had to use our travels mugs for first coffee!

2026-01-25 via Tripadvisor
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Dave couple gb
8
Pros:

The hotel is lovely but needs investment.
However our room was super clean and comfortable and very quite. The breakfast is awesome 👌

Cons:

The pool was not working. It should have said on booking

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
9
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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carole couple gb
9
2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Dene couple gb
7
2026-01-23 via Nuitee