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Atholl Palace Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Front of property
Classic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board
Turret Suite | Living room | Smart TV
Indoor pool
Meeting facility
The scenic Atholl Palace Hotel offers a 9-hole golf course, mini golf, spa treatments, meals at the Verandah restaurant, and in-room WiFi. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room with Valley View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room with Valley View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room with Valley View | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Twin Room with Valley View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Turret Suite | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Turret Suite

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Valley View Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Cosy Double Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Cosy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Child) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Child)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Turret Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Pitlochry, Atholl Palace Hotel is next to a golf course and near a train station. Black Spout Waterfall and Pitlochry Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cairngorms National Park and The Hermitage.
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Pitlochry, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH16 5LX

What's nearby

  • Bells Blair Athol Distillery - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Edradour Distillery - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Pitlochry Festival Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fish Ladder - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pitlochry Power Station and Dam - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Pitlochry Station - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McKays Hotel, Bar & Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Coach Housr - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Old Mill Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ballinluig Motor Grill - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Atholl Palace Hotel

Upscale hotel near Cairngorms National Park
Consider a stay at Atholl Palace Hotel and take advantage of an adjacent golf course, mini golf, and a garden. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a body treatment, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Verandah, serves lunch. In addition to a hair salon and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), 4 outdoor tennis courts, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 106 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 25 for adults and GBP 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Stags Head Bar
  • Verandah

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,076 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (33 inches high)
  • Low-height counter and sink (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1886
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • 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 at the property
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision

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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Frequently asked questions

Does Atholl Palace Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Atholl Palace Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Atholl Palace Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Atholl Palace Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Atholl Palace Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Atholl Palace Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Bells Blair Athol Distillery, Black Spout Waterfall, and Rob Roy Way - North. Edradour Distillery and Pitlochry Festival Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Pitlochry Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Atholl Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 522 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1021 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful setting for a hotel.a grand old hotel with great facilities.bedroom was spacious and quiet at night and in the morning.breakfast was fresh good quality with lots of choice.we used the pool and spa and were delighted with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A top notch facility!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in Pitlochrie. Nice pool and hot tub inclean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just Amazing everything,Loved it.Be going back here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old style and character of the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful decor. Clean comfortable room. Appreciated fridge and daily water. Used spa, jacuzzi and pool - all excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Small en suite. Not a lot of room at toilet area.noisy fan outside of bedroom window. Nice bar . Friendly staff. Great pool etc
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities
Room clean bathroom had a few issues which were sorted when complained and reception staff very understanding
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Atholl Palace was our favorite stay in Scotland! Such a beautiful picturesque setting as well as a beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well kept hotel and grounds. But staff in the main were not very pleasant didn't really speak unless they had to.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

shaun

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s a grand property which was renovated 20 years ago and showing. The views are wonderful from the property and it’s convenient to Pitlochry. Unfortunately the breakfast and dinner are average and disappointing given the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing traditional property in stunning location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alastair

Liked: Amenities
Lovely hotel for a relaxing break and lovely grounds to walk in. Only thing we could fault was the jacuzzi has been out of order for some time and was going to be fixed before our stay but wasn’t. Other than that I would definitely recommend it and go back ourselves
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good atmosphere. Nice clean room. Great breakfast, lovely food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. It’s like staying on a 21st century titanic but with out the fuss of icebergs and sinking. The view from our room was amazing. The grounds were beautiful and the staff were fantastic. We loved the little museum a fascinating insight into the history of the hotel. Special mention to the staff behind the Stags head bar (x2 Australian lasses and 1 super happy lass from a Balkan country ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, great victorian building with a lot of character
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property brilliant but price of food and drink!!!!! Wow.. Over £200 for dinner for four. £23.50 for a beer, gin and two soft drinks!!! We decided to go into town for dinner and drink.,... Not sure if I will go again.. Shame as it's such a nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

GAVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast adequate, service not great. Whisky £5- Drambuie £5 put them in the same glass, it will cost , £14:50. Rippoff comes to mind. Staff in the restaurant, were not of the highest standard as one would expext from such an hotel. Not service minded.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely, the room was great, the food was very good basic cooking and breakfast was excellent. The grounds were amazing. I would recommend avoiding the bar. The prices are robbery. 2 double malts £44 when I had seen the same bottle in the village at £40 - enough for 14 doubles.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel. The staff are friendly and excellent at customer service. The palace itself is very impressive and well appointed. However, the rooms themselves are a little dated, the beds are less comfortable, and the pillows are flat. However, I highly recommend for people visiting Pitlochry.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but flies in bathroom in am that needed to be killed before cleaning. Food was at best satisfactory in veranda lounge. Good swimming pool and hot tub. Grounds are lovely. Check-in and out efficient and staff affable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and regretted that it was only 1 night. The staff were excellent and very efficient. The room was tastefully decorated and very clean. We had a great time in the pool area and hot tub. Overall - highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness
Frankly the food was no better than average and not ****
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing place to stay with great history and even a hotel museum in the basement. Full size snooker table, its own pub, live music on a Friday, relaxing swimming pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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