Great Western Hotel Aberdeen

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Magnuson Hotels
7.3 (720 reviews)
239 Great Western Road , Aberdeen , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 720 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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Michael • solo_traveller • at
5
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Drummy86 • Couples • Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
10
All about the customer 10/10
Pros:

Fantastic food and even more fantastic staff. Chris could no more to experience a day to remember.

2026-06-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Laura • family_with_children • gb
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No cot bed. So many stairs even and doesn’t highlight this. One towel when booking 2 adults and one child for the room.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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DChisholm1967 • Business • Glasgow, Scotland
6
Mixed Bag
Pros:

The staff are very friendly however the rooms are very dated. The club was also a good laugh with a lot of colourful locals

2026-06-21 • via Tripadvisor
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Tracy • couple • gb
7
Pros:

lovely balcony

Cons:

no air conditioning

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Ryves • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Carl • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Double booked turned up no room

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
2
Would never visit again, it was terrible.
Pros:

Locations nice, staff friendly, bed comfy.

Cons:

Noise level - above a pub and was incredibly loud singing/shouting etc from people downstairs until 1am, we hardly slept. Prolific black mould in bathroom that had clearly just been painted over, so we only realised that it was there once we had showered.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Josephine • extended_group • gb
7
Great place apart from the shower
Pros:

Good food nice room comfy beds. Lovely staff

Cons:

No hot water and the shower flooded the floor and towels and clothes. No Matt or extra towels to soak up the water

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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pauline • couple • gb
10
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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pauline • couple • gb
10
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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pauline • couple • gb
10
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • gb
9
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Cafegoblin • Family
2
Restaurant
Pros:

Went for a family dinner. Service really slow . When food came out fish was burnt . Curry was tasteless . Only 2 staff doing bar and serving food.

2026-05-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Lord Christopher • couple • gb
8
Fantastic/staff great out of the centre location but not too far out!!! Great residential area felt safe rear parkin
Pros:

Nearly revamped

Cons:

Room smelts slightly musty/dampness issue
But it’s an old stone building so to be expected

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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chris • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • solo_traveller • gb
7
Warm and friendly staff. Well located with parking.
Pros:

It is well located with a small car park and plenty on-street parking which was important to me.
The staff were really friendly and helpful.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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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