ibis Aberdeen Centre – Quayside

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ibis
8.2 (5770 reviews)
15 Shiprow , Aberdeen , GB
+44 1224 285820

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very clean and well-maintained
Comfortable, large beds
Excellent central location (near stations/quayside)
Friendly and helpful staff
Good value for money
Decent breakfast buffet
Cons:
Reception/checkout invoicing problems (separate invoices)
Key-card access issues requiring late-night reactivation
No in-room fridge in some rooms
No on-site parking
Occasional cold cooked items at breakfast / sticky breakfast room floor
No overnight room service

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Consistently praised as very clean; housekeeping noted as high standard each day.
Service
8.3
Staff frequently described as friendly and helpful (welcoming reception, luggage assistance), though some reception issues occurred (invoices, late-night key-card reactivation).
Location
9
Multiple reviewers highlight a central, convenient location near the station, quayside and city centre while remaining relatively quiet.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms described as comfortable and spacious with large, comfortable beds and good showers; one-off key-card access issues and some missing small comforts noted.
Amenities
6.6
Some missing or limited amenities reported: no in-room fridge in some rooms, no on-site parking, no overnight room service, occasional lack of bathroom fan and limited reception toiletry options.
Value for Money
8.6
Many guests state excellent value for the price and commend the hotel as good value for money.
Food and Beverage
7.6
Breakfast generally regarded as good with a well-stocked buffet, but some guests reported cold cooked items and minor cleanliness issues in the breakfast area.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall very positive and frequently recommended; several near-perfect stays marred by a few operational annoyances (invoices, key cards, limited amenities).
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:25

Property Description

Central Location

Located in the heart of Aberdeen, the ibis Aberdeen Centre – Quayside offers convenience and accessibility to its guests. Just a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus station, exploring the city is a breeze.

Comfortable Rooms

The hotel's rooms feature simple décor, flat-screen TVs, and facilities for tea and coffee making, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. The attached bathrooms come equipped with a hairdryer for added convenience.

Convenient Amenities

With a 24-hour restaurant serving delicious à la carte meals, a continental or Full English breakfast to start the day right, and a 24-hour front desk for any assistance needed, the ibis Aberdeen Centre – Quayside prioritizes guest satisfaction.

Experience the best of Aberdeen at ibis Aberdeen Centre – Quayside. Book your stay now for a memorable and hassle-free visit.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID upon check-in.

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented upon arrival.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ABZ

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 5770 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 8.3
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 6.6
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Andy • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Location great very comfortable had everything I needed

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
9
So close to the perfect stay but a hotel that is highly recommended
Pros:

This really is a fantastic hotel. In a really great spot near to the centre, the quayside, the bus station & the railway station but in a position where noise is not really an issue at all. The reception staff were really great on arrival and allowed me access to my room slightly earlier than check in usually allows so I could get rid of my big bag and continue enjoying a roam around Scotland.

The room was fantastic. Very large in size with a massive bed which had the comfiest of mattresses and pillows - I slept very well which is amazing for me as I don't always sleep well in hotels. The bathroom had space to do everything needed and the shower was very large with a powerful stream of water to wake you up in the morning. All aspects of the hotel were incredibly clean and the housekeeping was done to a high standard each day (they do offer the chance to miss this in exchange for some membership points as part of their "eco drive")

Cons:

This was a near perfect stay and would have been 10/10 except for the fact my key card wouldn't allow me access to my room as I arrived back for my final night. When arriving back late at night and just wanting to collapse into bed, it's a massive inconvenience to have to go to reception for them to reactivate your key card. And this is a trend creeping into a lot of hotels these days which feels very bizarre!

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Erin • couple • de
10
Great location and price!
Pros:

Location was perfect! We were able to take the bus easily from Union Station or Adelphi.
There are tons of places to grab a quick bite within 200m walk.
The staff was so friendly and helpful. It was no problem to leave our luggage and come get it later in the day.
The breakfast was a good choice. If you book it the night before, it is cheaper than in the morning. The buffet had everything you could ask for and it was very clean.

Cons:

Our bathroom did not have a fan. It would have been helpful after showering. Otherwise everything was to our liking and we would definitely stay here again and recommend to our friends and family.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Gordon • couple • gb
7
Great for the price let down my reception checkout
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, quiet, great housekeeping team.

Cons:

Struggled to get invoices from reception and ended up with a separate invoice for each night.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Torbjørn • family_with_children • no
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Charlie • solo_traveller • gb
8
What you see is what you get!
Pros:

Great location, cheap and cheerful. Good breakfast.

Cons:

No room service overnight a had to use ubereats following an evening check in.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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shem • couple • gb
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • gb
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Hotel was very clean and comfortable and in a great location. NCP parking is next door. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Breakfast was not brilliant. The cooked stuff had been stood a while and was a little cold.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • family_with_children • au
10
Would love to stay again!
Pros:

Excellent value for the price. Clean, comfortable, conveniently located to the city and a lovely breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Mattia • family_with_children • it
7
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Donna • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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vitantonio • family_with_children • lu
8
Super s'il y avait eu un frigo
Pros:

Sa position centrale, la qualité de la chambre, l'accueil, proprete, qu'il y ai une bouilloir

Cons:

Il y a pas de frigo

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Conrad • couple • nl
8
Pros:

Locatie was goed. Kamer en bedden ook. Lekker ontbijt.

Cons:

Ei was volgens mij niet helemaal vers en de vloer in de ontbijt zaal plakte aan je schoenen.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • gb
2
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • it
7
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Christoph • family_with_children • at
7
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • gb
8
Lovely stay in a very good hotel ran by helpful staff
Pros:

Location perfect, staff helpful and accommodation first clasd

Cons:

No parking

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee