Free
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cosy atmosphere
Friendly staff
Great location
Excellent food
Cons:
Parking situation

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
Some concerns mentioned about the parking situation but generally standard cleanliness.
Service
9.16
Numerous mentions of friendly and helpful staff throughout the reviews.
Location
9.2
Great location is frequently highlighted, making it a strong point of the hotel.
Room Quality
8.65
Rooms are described as spacious and comfortable.
Amenities
8.68
Modern decor and a nice sitting area enhance the stay.
Value for Money
8.64
General sentiment reflects good value for the quality of service.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Food quality received high praise from multiple reviewers.
Overall Experience
9.16
Overall, guests left with positive feelings and a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 18:25

Property Description

Charming Riverside Hotel in Dunkeld

Historic Charm: Built in 1833, the Atholl Arms Hotel offers Georgian-style rooms with modern amenities like free WiFi and televisions.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in international cuisine at the Inn at the Atholl or savor a traditional Scottish menu at the Riverview Restaurant. The Atholl Lounge provides a cozy setting for light lunches by the open fires.

Convenient Location: Nestled on Bridge Street overlooking the River Tay, our hotel is just a short walk from Dunkeld Cathedral and the Dunkeld And Birnam Golf Club. With free parking and proximity to Dunkeld Train Station, exploring the area is a breeze.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of history, comfort, and convenience at the Atholl Arms Hotel.

Important information:

This hotel does not have a elevator and all rooms are on either the first or second floor. Meals are served 12:00noon until 20:30 7 days a week. Dog charge: £25 per dog per night. As not all the rooms are dog friendly, please contact the hotel reception direct to check availability.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 416 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 9.16
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Diana couple de
10
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Jonathan couple gb
9
Good winter break
Pros:

Central location, old building, well looked after

Cons:

Nothing worth noting

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Cailean couple gb
10
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
J
Judith couple gb
9
Friendly and comfortable. Decor was lovely and food really tasty!
Pros:

Location was good for walks exploring and shops .must be Great in the summer when you ca use the outside space by the river.

Cons:

Espresso Coffee machine!

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Robin Black couple gb
8
Pros:

All staff were friendly and hotel location excellent

Cons:

No tins/bottle tonic only draught. Choice of accompaniments for your gin.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple gb
4
Pros:

Good location and lovely old building.

Cons:

Beer garden shut at 16:30 due to rain despite having large covered areas. Had to make your own coffee at breakfast with a machine that most guests couldn't fathom. Edges of bathroom door in room not painted and bare wood. Not what I would expect from a hotel that costs £250.00 per night.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Anne couple gb
9
Lovely hotel in good location, comfortable and excellent food
Pros:

The breakfast and evening meal were excellent
Very clean and well decorated
Very comfortable bed

Cons:

Would have benefited from somewhere to put personal belongings, only surface in bedroom was tea tray and small bedside cabinets.
Case had to go on floor.
Shower had problem with keeping right temperature, obviously other demands on water pressure, went from too hot to too cold constantly.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Alistair couple gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast and location super. Staff all lovely.

Cons:

Room and shower small.Bistro food good but a little overpriced?

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
I
Ian couple gb
9
The restaurant food was exceptional. The fresh sea bass stack was fully flavoursome. Made our stay.
Pros:

Staff friendly and very helpful. Loved the big bath in the junior suite. All the touches like soaps, towels, bath robes were good. Cleanliness good.
Inclusive breakfast was fine. Not outstanding but of a good standard. But they know how to do eggs!

Cons:

Better control of the room heating. It's controlled by reception. In the middle of the night, the radiator next to the bed was fierce. Bathroom was cold unless we left the door open.

2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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Cate solo_traveller gb
1
Unfriendly, hostile, money grabbing
Pros:

I was not able to stay at the property as they refused to allow me to stay in the room I had booked and paid for with my two small dogs. The room was not refundable - even though I had obviously booked this one in error- they refused to refund me and would only offer an alternative dog friendly room at a higher price. I was willing to pay a supplement for the dogs but they should have agreed to provide a similar sized room for the same price I had already paid, or agree to cancel the booking . As the size of the cheapest alternative dog friendly room (still more than I had already paid) was too small, I decided to cut my loss and decline the alternative room offered . BEWARE booking through Booking.com - they try to get you to panic you won’t find a room with “ hurry - last one available” type wording … I am usually VERY careful NOT to book non - refundable rooms but was completely caught out this time. The woman manager at The Atholl Arms was very rude and unpleasant and completely uninterested in making any compromise - she wouldn’t even allow me a credit for another room for later in the year. After speaking with her on the phone I felt really intimidated and that the last place on earth I would like to stay was her hotel. I decided to find an alternative place and lose all my money - £210. Very disappointed with Booking.com and Atholl Arms.

Cons:

See above

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
J
Jane couple gb
10
Cosy, welcoming and with fantastic food.
Pros:

Lovely cosy atmosphere. Friendly, helpful staff. Amazing food.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Roy couple nl
9
Heerlijke plek, mooie kamer en goed ontbijt
Pros:

Het naastgelegen Taybank

Cons:

Niet van toepassing

2025-12-20 via Nuitee
S
Stewart couple gb
10
Mega Mega Mega value for money luxury
Pros:

The location. The building. The staff and the food.

Cons:

Nothing at all

2025-12-12 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer couple gb
10
Fabulous!
Pros:

Evening meal was fantastic, had a drink in the bar first which was lovely and cosy with very attentive staff. Breakfast was excellent.

2025-12-11 via Nuitee
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Buchan couple gb
7
2025-12-01 via Nuitee
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Kay family_with_children gb
10
2025-11-26 via Nuitee
B
bertrand solo_traveller fr
4
2025-11-25 via Nuitee
C
Christie couple gb
5
2025-11-23 via Nuitee
A
Alison couple gb
10
Enjoyable stay and made to feel very welcome
Pros:

Spacious public areas and very comfortable. Room (no. 1) was spacious and comfortable with a large and modern shower room.
Staff all polite, pleasant and very helpful

Cons:

Nil

2025-11-19 via Nuitee
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Rintoul couple gb
8
Beautiful hotel, great location, great food. Lovely staff in restaurant
Pros:

Location, lovely bar area to relax

Cons:

Reception staff a bit unfriendly

2025-11-18 via Nuitee