Great Western Hotel Aberdeen

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Magnuson Hotels
7.3 (696 reviews)
239 Great Western Road , Aberdeen , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Darts
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good value food
Cons:
Unclean rooms reported
Poor check-in experience
No breakfast option

Categories

Cleanliness
6.44
Mixed reviews; some noted cleanliness, while others reported unclean rooms.
Service
7.91
Staff were generally friendly, though there were issues with check-in procedures.
Location
8.45
Convenient location for accessing the city center and local attractions.
Room Quality
5.9
Reported issues with room condition and amenities, though some enjoyed the balcony.
Amenities
7.43
Free parking and access to a pool, but lacking breakfast options.
Value for Money
6.89
Some guests felt the hotel was overpriced for what they received.
Food and Beverage
7.94
Food quality praised, especially the fish and chips, with reasonable bar prices.
Overall Experience
7.41
Overall experience varied; some enjoyed their stays, while others had significant complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 20:53

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in the vibrant West End of Aberdeen, The Great Western Hotel is just a short distance from AECC, offering easy access to popular attractions.

Modern Amenities
Our rooms feature flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee making facilities, and en-suite bathrooms for your comfort and convenience.

Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in delicious meals and drinks at our on-site bar and restaurant, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring Aberdeen.

Experience the best of Aberdeen at The Great Western Hotel. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

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 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: ABZ

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 14 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 696 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.44
Service: 7.91
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 5.9
Amenities: 7.43
Value for Money: 6.89
Food and Beverage: 7.94
Overall Experience: 7.41
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Allen • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Restaurant and Bar

Cons:

Very steep stairs.
Room had no windows only sky lights

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Holt • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Mierla • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent service recommended very good place

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Hagen • extended_group • de
8
Pros:

Schönes Haus in super Lage.
Restauriert und Bar hervorragend.

Cons:

Einen Kleiderschrank gab es keider nicht, so dass wir wortwörtlich „aus dem Koffer“ leben mussten. Die Zimmer waren sauber, ebenso das Bettzeug, aber leider löste sich in der Dusche an mehreren Stellen das Silikon und schimmelte schon leicht an anderen Stellen. Die Lüftung im Bad war ohne Funktion.
Personal bakamen wir nur beim Einchecken zu Gesicht. Nach kurzer Enweisung und Schlusselübergabe war das Gespräch auch achon beendet. Die Dame am Empfang hatte scheinbar einen schlechten Tag, denn als unsere Tochter um ein „bitte nicht stören“ Schild für ihr Zimmer bat, wurde ihr gesagt, dass man nicht wisse, ob es nich irgendwo eins gäbe, aber man würde auf die Suche gehen und es „extra für sie“ besorgen!

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Cath • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Comfy room, good facilities and good location for my purposes. Staff very friendly.

Cons:

The room overlooked the beer garden and was very noisy at night and into the small hours (someone emptied the empties at 2am).

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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duncan • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Blair • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Black • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

The hotel itself was reasonably nice. Bed was comfortable, shower was lovely.

Cons:

I didn't realise there was a sports bar at the location. As my room was on the first floor right over the bar the noise from the bar was loud enough to keep me awake the Friday and Saturday night.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Agnes • couple • at
5
Pros:

Nice big windows, clean towels, free parking on the street.

Is a favored place among local oil rig personnel.

Cons:

Hotel is above a pub/restaurant. They smoke below the windows of the pub. Music played until 1am. Squeaky floors.
Shower head half clogged so you can’t really shower well.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • gb
5
Was convenient
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Maintenance of rooms could be better we had issues with the tv and 2 of the electrical sockets

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Nicky • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • it
6
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • solo_traveller • ca
8
Economic hotel, good for the night
Pros:

The room was spacious with an en-suite bathroom, check-in was simple, on-site parking was limited and taken up by staff, street parking was sufficient and close.
The hotel is in a quieter neighbourhood and it does not matter which way the room faces,, it is generally quiet.

Cons:

The bathroom shower had not been cleaned in a while. While the bathtub-shower was OK, as good as these things can be, the shower head was really quite filthy.
The room was above the restaurant/pub section of the hotel which came with some noise, it was n't bad but still audible. The pub closed soon enough and by midnight there was practically no noise anymore.

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Simona • couple • gb
2
Wouldn’t come back.
Pros:

Location was ok, beds were comfy

Cons:

Room was very dirty, bathroom had mold in it. It was super loud every evening up until 1am from the pub that was right under our window - lots of drunk people shouting. Area and hotel felt unsafe. There was a terrible smell in the hotel hall and in the actual room.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Rab • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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debra • couple • gb
7
Ok
Pros:

Breakfast N/A
Location good

Cons:

Needed some coat hooks
Tv audio buzzed loudly
Wardrobe & hangers poor
No fridge
No microwave

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Ross • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Annette • solo_traveller • gb
6
Okay for a bed for the night
Pros:

It was convenient to the city centre
Bed was comfortable

Cons:

Room was quite small. Very noisy extractors throughout the night. Lots of stairs to get to my deluxe room. Very small car park, no more than 5 vehicles could park.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Appleyard • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

All good

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee