Atholl Palace Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Turret Suite | Living room
Classic Double or Twin Room
Indoor pool
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Pitlochry, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH16 5LX
  • Bells Blair Athol Distillery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Black Spout Waterfall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Rob Roy Way - North
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Perth, Scotland (PSL)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Turret Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room with Valley View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 34.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Classic Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room with Valley View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Atholl Palace Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and outdoor tennis courts are onsite.
Atholl Palace Hotel offers 106 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Pitlochry hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include outdoor tennis courts, an indoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Spa at Atholl Palace has 4 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Atholl Palace Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Bells Blair Athol Distillery. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Regional cuisine while dining at Verandah
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Treat yourself to hot stone massages, body scrubs, or facials at The Spa at Atholl Palace
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes 4 outdoor tennis courts, a gym, and a steam room
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Bells Blair Athol Distillery and Black Spout Waterfall
Atholl Palace Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, outdoor tennis courts, and an indoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 1076 square feet (100 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, a steam room, and spa services are also featured at the eco-certified Atholl Palace Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Pitlochry hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Verandah - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves lunch only.
Stags Head Bar - This bistro serves dinner only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 25.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Verandah
  • Stags Head Bar

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1076 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 84
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Lowered worktop and sink height (centimetres): 86
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 25.00 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Atholl Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 905 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 905 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 905 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 905 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the walks around the property and convenience of area to town
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An enjoyable experience
Wonderful visit, everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were given a room with a wet bathroom. There were no mats or anything to walk on.Husband fell and broke his arm had to ask twice to have an ambulance called. Prior to that the food is overpriced and poor quality. To get to our room we had to walk through the restaurant with our bags and no help to figure out where the room was. Luckily the waitresses were nice and helped us out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good but in need of a facelift
The hotel is very grand upon arrival, the staff are helpful and welcoming. The breakfast is superb and one of the best hotel breakfasts I’ve had - lots of options, both healthy and unhealthy. I would say, however, that the rooms are in need of an upgrade. The bathroom I had was quite dated and a shower curtain was used which felt unhygienic. There was also no toilet lid too. Overall an okay stay but I would look to upgrade to a different room next time
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed several times and have also enjoyed the grandeur and the history of the Victorian hotel. This time we stayed in a Superior Room on the top floor with a view along the valley. The room was spacious and warm. The super king sized bed was very comfortable. The bathroom looked to have been recently renovated. Plenty of choice at breakfast, and all very tasty. We particularly enjoyed relaxing in front of one of the many open fires dotted around the ground floor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grounds were amazingly beautiful with lots of activities available, easy walk to town, friendly & helpful staff, large, comfortable rooms. Wish we could have stayed longer. Will definitely be recommending this place to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Lovely scenic view. Staff very helpful and pleasant. Loved the grandness of the decor and building. The meals were delicious. We would like to return. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No lifts
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Graeme

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good entertainment and singer on Friday -Chris White- excellent. Breakfast disappointed me. Scrambled eggs very watery and no apple juice available -poor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CLIVE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had waited 40 years to return to Athol Palace Hotel. Reception was friendly and informative. The grounds are amazing and the map provided allows for easy navigation. The pitch n putt definitely neededa mow. Paige in The Stags Head, bar and restaurant, was wonderful. Always engaging well with diners. Laura in the main restaurant for breakfast was friendly and helpful. The meals were excellent. As for the other staff we found them quite rude at times, which put a real dampener on our trip as customer service is important to us when travelling. We were often ignored and not made feel welcome. Don't ask for a bathrobe to go to the day spa. After asking reception 3 times with no receipt of robes, we made our way to the spa and pool. Lovely facility but the staff there were quite rude when I asked if I could get robes. After nearly 3 hrs waiting including our swim n spa our robes had been delivered to our room. Too late. All reception had to say was that they were really short on housekeeping stafff and it could be sometime before they would arrive instead of telling us 3 times that they would be sent up straight away. I know it might seem petty, but we had had a huge drive and wanted to relax at the spa and have a snooze before going to dinner. Customer service certainly needs to be addressed to enhance the beauty of this magical hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with group
The Athol Palace is truly a gem. The Palace itself is preserved well with minor cosmetic repairs noted. The grounds are lovely and a short walk to town is a must. The swimming pool, hot tub and steam were enjoyed but the sauna not working. The gym was small but workable. The “cozy” double was small but still sufficient. The dining room, bar and common area were all comfortable. The food was average. I stayed on a weekend. There were weddings going on all weekend. I feel the staff was overwhelmed and there was not enough help.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Birthday break
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merrill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a great place to spend a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have given five stars if the restaurant was better, mediocre meal and a bit expensive IMO. Had a great weekend though, breakfast buffet is great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This palace is up on a hill and driving up to it took my breath away. Pitlockry is a quaint little town and Atholl is the "Queen" of the quaintness. The building and grounds are exceptional. Be sure to walk all of the grounds and take in the unique gardens and tree lined trails into town and the backside along the creek. A memorable place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views. Situated in a great location. Easy access to town and local facilities. Will be returning later on the year.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

george

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many thanks to all the staff for pleasant and relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The quality of the food in the main restaurant for dinner was very, very poor. An easily forgotten event. The price of drinks was eye-watering (£16 for a glass of mediocre wine)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful spot and location. Would have appreciated some help with the bags.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAKUB, TURRIFF

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good thime
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
A grand hotel in a beautiful setting however inside there are many areas showing their age. Our room was average and for the money spent would have expected a robe and slippers. Reception staff were excellent but other staff didn’t look happy and not attentive. The bar had a friendly atmosphere but even at a high end drinks were expensive £17 for two standard drinks. Had high expectations but have had better experiences at lesser establishments and won’t be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We have a very unpleasant dinner experience at the hotel. One of the guests could not eat her steak because if was so tough. Staff seemed to be having a dispute about something, then they began to set-up the dinning room, for breakfast while we were still eating our dinner. Very surprised that such a lovely establishment provided such a poor eating experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024