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Royal Athenaeum Suites

Property class: 3.5

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A room with a large window, a vase with red roses, and a book on a glass table. - Royal Athenaeum Suites (Aberdeen)
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, a lamp, and a window with a view of trees. - Royal Athenaeum Suites (Aberdeen)
A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a large window offering a city view. - Royal Athenaeum Suites (Aberdeen)
A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance. - Royal Athenaeum Suites (Aberdeen)
A reception desk labeled "Royal Athenaeum Suites" with a wooden floor, a mounted television, and framed pictures on the walls. - Royal Athenaeum Suites (Aberdeen)
Royal Athenaeum Suites provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two windows with curtains, a view of the street, and a patterned headboard.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Superior Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Royal Athenaeum Suites is in Central Aberdeen, a neighborhood in Aberdeen. Aberdeen Arts Centre and Aberdeen Maritime Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Union Square Shopping Centre and The Trinity Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pittodrie Stadium or RGU: SPORT. Visit our Aberdeen travel guide
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15 Union Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB11 5BU

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a clock tower, stone walls, and trees.
    Aberdeen Arts Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A coastal cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent church, and a modern skyscraper.
    Aberdeen Harbour
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A modern building with a glass facade and the name "Union Square" on it. There are motorcycles parked in front, and a road with directional arrows.
    Union Square Shopping Centre
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A statue of a man in a green and orange striped outfit on a pedestal with a plaque. In the background, there is a large building with a dome and a clock tower.
    His Majesty's Theatre
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Aberdeen Music Hall
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Station
    7 min walk
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Miller & Carter
    1 min walk
  • The Archibald Simpson
    1 min walk
  • Upperkrust
    4 min walk
  • Fierce Bar Aberdeen
    1 min walk
  • The Esslemont
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 46 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Athenaeum Suites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Royal Athenaeum Suites?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Royal Athenaeum Suites?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Royal Athenaeum Suites located?

Located in Central Aberdeen, this aparthotel is steps from Tolbooth Museum, Aberdeen Maritime Museum, and Mercat Cross. Greyfriars Church and St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral are just steps away. Aberdeen Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Royal Athenaeum Suites Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 285 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect location close to city center
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Had a lovely stay, beautiful accommodation with everything needed in little kitchen. very central location. Really comfy bed, very quiet peaceful night, I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed several times thoroughly enjoyed and fab location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent, helpful staff, clean, good location.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hotel is located in heart of the city. The property also very near and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It had a kitchen in the room. Good location. Poor parking and directions to hotel. Once there is was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was clean and comfortable. We were close to the center of the city (on the main street) and within walking distance of train and bus station. Lots of dining options nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Communication

Aberdeen weekend away

The location is excellent. The rooms are spacious and to a good standard although some maintenance is needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The hotel was in an ideal location, easy to walk to from the train station and in the right position for all amenities for shopping and entertainment. The apartment was clean and comfortable with all essential items needed. There’s plenty of places to eat and drink and there’s Tesco extra close by if you have forgotten anything. Enjoyed our stay very much and wouldn’t hesitate to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Fantastic location on Union Street. Triple glazing means you dont hearva thing. Will book again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This apartment was more than we needed for our 1 night stay but very appreciated. It was clean and had all the amenities. The vegan bakery down the street was amazing. Centrally located, we walked to the beach, to parks and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lovely little area of Aberdeen, easy access to local shops and restaurants. Taxi service was very convenient. On our last night we had people banging on our door at 3 AM but other than that it was fabulous. We would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
excellent hotel, the room i was given was a large 1 br and was excellent. thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Uninviting outside belies the nice, quiet rooms.

Slightly weird entrance that did not inspire confidence but the inside was really nice, especially my room. Receptionist was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was ok. Good location. Would be nice if it had coffee and water on arrival day. I was so so tired but had to go looking for where to buy these.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very accommodating when we had been refused our booking at the Siberia Hotel basically for being English. Turned out to be a good thing. Immaculate, well equipped room and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We have stayed in this location on several occasions. The serviced suites are to be recommended & we usually try to stay in the same one. The location is excellent - central & close to some of the historic architecture in the city. On previous reviews I have mentioned the state of the windows - those overlooking Union Street are absolutely filthy outside. Clean them please!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good stay

Best room I've had in Aberdeen (not saying a lot). Spacious, and the most comfortable bed I've ever had in a hotel. Very central, walking distance to anywhere. But the building is old and squeeky, and you could hear the neigbours walking and closing doors. Also, every time a bus or large vehicle passed by on the street, the floor was literally vibrating. I missed light curtains, I wanted to block view without blocking all the light. Also wish there had been a do-not-disturb-sign to hang on the door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Enjoyed our stay, was nice to get away for a break. Did find someone’s perfume and clothes label in the room. The sponge we received for cleaning our dishes had already been used by someone. Considering the price for a night which I’d say is a little high you’d think every apartment would have new sponges for new residents. Considering all of this I would return to the apartments as this isn’t my first time staying with yourselves and I do love the apartments. Staff are a bonus as they were all very polite and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Very nice hotel, been there a second time. The desk isn’t manned 24/7 but I believe it’s also run by the Douglas hotel, I thought there was no one there when I checked in but after a few minutes someone was there to help me with check in. Overall another pleasant experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good location, lovely apartment great value
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Aberdeen, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Room was clean, quiet and well appointed. Elevator was appreciated and staff friendly and helpful. location does not show properly on Google map for navigation by car. Close to restaurants Staff was helpful at their sister property, Douglas Hotel, in getting us to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Only complaint is the clock on Union st. Rings every 15 minutes from 7am up to 2200. But thats no fault of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026