Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel

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Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
8.4 (2413 reviews)
Gathdee Road , Aberdeen , GB
+44 1224 868951

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2413 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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Megan • extended_group • gb
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Lefeuvre • couple • fr
8
Hôtel surprenant mais agréable
Pros:

Le charme un peu vieillot, situé dans un très beau parc, bon petit déjeuner

Cons:

Chambre bruyante en raison de souffleries sous la fenêtre

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Tinecken • family_with_children • de
4
Enttäuschend und nicht empfehlenswert.
Pros:

Ansehnliche Auffahrt zum Hotel, ausreichend Parkplätze. Bar, Lobby wie im typischen alten schottischen Herrensitz. Vermittelt einem wirklich das Gefühl in andere Zeiten zurückversetzt zu sein.

Cons:

Muffiges Zimmer mit Spinnweben an Fenstern und Spinnen in den Gardinen. Sitzflächen definitiv renovierungsbedürftig wie das gesamte Zimmer. Bett mit spürbaren Federn der Matratze. Wir waren auch Durchreise, würden es aber selbst dafür nicht noch einmal wählen. Frühstück enttäuschend…kein Käse, keine Wurst, warme Speisen im schottischen Stil vorhanden. Keine frischen zubereiteten Eierspeisen. Lüftung im Bad lässt einen den Atem anhalten, so verschmutzt.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • couple • gb
7
The decor is fitting with the period of hotel but does lack. Any leisure facilities , nice grounds for walking but no sp
Pros:

Location

Cons:

There are no leisure facilities.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Karin • solo_traveller • at
8
Pros:

Das Gebäude und die Einrichtung sehen sehr schön aus.

Cons:

Schon etwas abgewöhnt. Benötigt eine Renovierung . Das Personal ist nicht sehr motiviert.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Amber • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast choice was good. Staff were very friendly. Room very clean

Cons:

Thought £10 for glass of wine expensive. Hotel looking bit tired. Bed was to soft. Ordered soup was tastie but not hot 🙈

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Lars • couple • de
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • extended_group • cv
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • extended_group • gb
7
Room was clean and comfy
Pros:

Location
Grounds

Cons:

It was very noisy. Music until early hours of morning, i understand there was a wedding .

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Bruno Bousquet • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

Bons repas, grandes chambres, décor luxueux

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • solo_traveller • cv
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
5
Disappointing stay
Pros:

Breakfast was shambolic on first day with order taken and had to be chased up to deliver. It is clear that when weddings and events are held there is not enough staff.
The second day was better but you better get down early to get croissant as we were told that there was none but two small pastries were provided but not our choice. Suppose we should be thankful for them.
All in all breakfast was disappointing. Having stayed at McDonald’s hotels previously it is clear that standards are slipping badly.

Cons:

Breakfast
The room was OK but the bathroom door could not be secured from the outside and we ended up jamming it with a magazine. The speaker connected to the TV in the bathroom was LOUD and could not be controlled. The WC was another challenge as the flush handle needed to be operated like an old water pump to get a decent flush.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • solo_traveller • gb
2
Pros:

The gardens, a few of the staff and leaving the hotel

Cons:

Old worn furniture, not very clean, breakfast buffet in the hall !!!!, dinner bad quality, too many people packed into small areas, cluttered, stale air etc etc

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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dino • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Posto e palazzo magnifici. Sembra di stare in un museo. Uno dei più begli hotel della nostra vita. Camera molto grande. Bagno bello

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
9
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
8
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Josephine • couple • gb
6
Beautiful setting but rooms really need an update
Pros:

Lovely staff, beautiful setting and lovely communal areas - dining room, bar etc.

Cons:

The room had no sound proofing - we heard every moment of next door’s bath and we were woken repeatedly through the night. The room had very tired decor - seemed to have been last updated in the 1990s. The en-suite door didn’t close and there was cracked grouting around the bath. The shower pressure was terrible and it took ages for the water to heat- the worst shower I’ve had in 30 years. We slept really badly and came home exhausted.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Julia • couple • pl
7
Generalnie okej, piękny hotel.
Pros:

Piękny hotel, wystrój. Miły personel, pomocny. Duzo miejsc do siedzenia i podziwiania piękna hotelu. Śliczny ogród wokół. Nie mieliśmy śniadania, więc się nie wypowiemy. Łazienka też bardzo okej, cieplutka woda, wanna. Super że były ręczniki, mydło, suszarka, obsługa sprzatala pokoje. Jak było zimno to włączyli ogrzewanie.

Cons:

Od kilku lat klienci zwracają uwagę na brak lodówki, co nam też osobiście przeszkadzało. W hotelu jest restauracja, ale gdy chcieliśmy zjeść coś w pokoju na spokojnie, to musieliśmy wszystko wyrzucać po jednym dniu. Dodatkowo przydałyby się w pokoju sztućce i ewentualnie talerz. Miło że były herbatki i filiżanki. A o lodówkę baaardzo prosimy, bo chętnie wrócimy

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee