Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel

Hotels
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
8.4 (2383 reviews)
Gathdee Road , Aberdeen , gb

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 2383 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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Artur solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

All was good

Cons:

All was good

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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G solo_traveller gb
7
Dissapointing
Pros:

Fabulous hotel, room size was excellent, very well equipped. Very comfortable

Cons:

The layout of the hotel made navigation to our room very complicated and confusing, having to go up in a lift to a level above, then walk the length of a corridor to another lift to go back down to a lower floor to get to the floor where are room was located!!! Then all in reverse again to get back out. Very confusing, more signage would have been useful.
For a hotel of this standard, the breakfast was poor, very limited selection of fruit, bread and pastries, no Greek or flavoured yoghurt, only lowfat natural.. Even the hot menu was unsatisfactory, guests being required to pay an additional cost for other options which were different to a standard cooked breakfast, most unsatisfactory.
I am amazed to say that I have had breakfast with considerably more choice and of a higher quality and standard at 2 star hotels and Premier inns and without incurring any additional charges.
On checkout there had been bottles of wine bolled to our room, when he hadn't been in the restaurant or bar. Obviously this was resolved, but should not have happened.
Amazingly we were not provided with any bottled water in our room or biscuits on the Tea tray.
All these little extras would make a difference to a guests stay

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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William solo_traveller gb
6
Not like the stays i had last year !
Pros:

Pleasent stay as alway however, hotel seems short on staff.

Cons:

Waited a long time to order the evening meal, had to go to the lady on reception to intervene and get someone to take my order. Food eventually arrived but was soggy! (Fish & Chips)

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Graham solo_traveller ca
7
Old Scottish charm
Pros:

Good location fairly central

Cons:

Overall looks a little "tired"

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Andy solo_traveller gb
9
Great
Pros:

I booked this through booking.com - deluxe double with breakfast. Rommy was spacious and comfortable and well presented. The breakfast was good and I ate in the restaurant on one evening and enjoyed the Haggis Starter (amazing!!) and a steak. Service and staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel is in a beautiful setting. 15 taxi ride to the city centre. Hotel booked taxi’s fare cheaper than Uber. I would highly recommend this hotel if you’re looking for traditional Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 hotel in lively grounds.

Cons:

Small cups in room - Scottish hotel but no shortbread biscuit in room -

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Toluwalase couple gb
9
Pros:

It was a wonderful experience. The hotel was so beautiful. Staff were awesome. 10/10

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Mark extended_group gb
8
Loved it
Pros:

Great location, beautiful old building, a little tired but it goes with the ambiance

Cons:

Breakfast buffet had run out by 9am but cooked breakfast was good.

I was fine but my colleagues struggled with the Wifi

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Louisa solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Mackay couple gb
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Whole character of the hotel. We loved the old fashioned decoration.
The breakfast was very nice.

Cons:

Slight noise from the heating plant at the back of our room during the night.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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ISABEL extended_group es
9
Pros:

Era como entrar en un museo. Muy bonito

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Muriel solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

We have stayed here several times whilst visiting family in Aberdeen. It's a lovely place to stay, convenient for the city and also the surrounding area
This visit we happened to mention it was our wedding anniversary the next day, then on that day and they presented us with complementary glasses of wine with our meal. A very thoughtful and touching gesture
The room we had was spacious, clean and very comfortable. Staff are friendly while being efficient
We will be back

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Malcolm solo_traveller gb
1
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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ORobin12 solo_traveller fr
7
Convenient...no more
Pros:

Le parc arboré
Les boiseries et l'atmosphère du hall et des pièces communes

Cons:

Les chambres sans aucun charme, tv ne fonctionnant pas, couloirs tristes, équipements vieillissants, personnel moyennement sympathique, loin s'Aberdeen

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Leandro couple it
8
Sembra di soggiornare in un castello!
Pros:

Struttura bella in ottima posizione, circondata da un bellissimo parco. Camere molto grandi e comode. Colazione molto buona.

Cons:

Struttura un po' vecchia che necessità di un po' di manutenzione interna. Buffet non troppo abbondate ma possibilità di scelta alla carta.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Yiran couple gb
8
Overall good stay
Pros:

Very big room, comfy bed, good breakfast.

Cons:

Room has limited UK sockets.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Graeme solo_traveller gb
7
Good spot to stay when visiting Aberdeen. Just don’t eat on property in the evening. Reception staff are also the bar st
Pros:

Location and bedroom

Cons:

Severely understaffed in the evening

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Charlene couple gb
6
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Ross solo_traveller gb
6
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Ronald couple nl
9
Helemaal dikke prima
Pros:

Rustig hotel, gezellige ambiance (oud)
Restaurant goed

Cons:

Te weinig keuze in witte wijnen
Betalen voor een flat white koffie. Ontbijt is met filterkoffie uit een koffiekan. Niet te drinken

2026-08-21 via Nuitee