Thistle Aberdeen Caledonian, Aberdeen

Hotel Description

Set in the heart of Aberdeen, this hotel is the hidden gem of the Granite City, with an elegant Victorian setting as the backdrop to its renowned, warm Scottish hospitality.

Deluxe rooms and dining outlets boast fantastic views over Union Terrace Gardens, and the hotel is very close to the main shopping centres of the city.

8/10 Overall rating

Guest Services

• General: Pets allowed, Safe deposit box, 24 hour Front Desk, Non Smoking Rooms, Elevator, Heating, Restaurant, Luggage storage, Bar, Gay friendly, Parking (fee required), Newspapers, Breakfast buffet, Free Parking, Continental Breakfast.
• Services: Internet services, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the room, Fax/photo-copy, Bridal Suite, Wireless Lan, Currency exchange, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Room-service.

Restaurants and Bars

Thistle Aberdeen Caledonian offers sumptuous dining facilities. The AA-Rosette-graded Restaurant on the Terrace offers quality local produce. The restaurant is open from 19:00 to 21:00 Monday to Saturday inclusive. Cafe Bar Caley has snacks and hearty lunches. It is open from 10:30 to 23:00 daily. Breakfast is served from 06:30 to 09:30 midweek, and from 07:30 to 10:30 at weekends.

Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  American Express,  MasterCard,  Diner's Club
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable.
• Pets: Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
• Parking: Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
• Extra Charges: VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All children under 16 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
• Groups: When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 14:00 on the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Important Information

Refurbishment Notice: Phase 2 of a multi-million-pound renovation begins in January 2009. This will affect the hotel foyer, public areas and reception. Due to ongoing maintenance works, there is still a restriction on hotel parking. Limited free parking is provided on a strictly first-come, first-served basis. Group Bookings: Any bookings of 10 or more rooms will be subject to a group contract from the hotel, which will enforce a 7-day cancellation policy.

Directions

The hotel provides a small, complimentry car park at the rear of the premises. Spaces are allocated on a first-come first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed. By Car From the motorway: - Follow signs for the city centre and Union Street - Halfway down the main thorughfare, turn left into Union Terrace and the hotel is on the left after approximately 100 yards. - The car park is situated at the rear of the hotel on Diamond Street. From Aberdeen Airport: - Follow the A92 Dundee/Perth road, and at the roundabout, exit for the B9119/city centre. - Continue into the city centre, and Union Terrace is located halfway down Union Street, the main thoroughfare. From Aberdeen bus and rail stations (5 minute walk): Turn left after exiting the station and follow the road to the right. Proceed up Bridge Street to the traffic lights. Cross to the other side of the road and the hotel is situated 100 yards along Union Terrace, on the left.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation