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Great Western Hotel Aberdeen

3.5 star property
Guests can enjoy entertainment in the arcade game room or savor fresh seafood at The Malacca restaurant while staying at this welcoming Aberdeen hotel

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Located in central Aberdeen, Great Western Hotel offers entertainment and relaxation. Unwind in the garden, play in the arcade, or enjoy seafood at The Malacca restaurant. Free WiFi and praised multilingual staff ensure warm hospitality.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €67
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Aberdeen West End, a neighbourhood in Aberdeen, is home to Great Western Hotel Aberdeen. Union Square Shopping Centre and His Majesty's Theatre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Aberdeen travel guide
Map
239 Great Western Road, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB10 6PS

What's nearby

  • Duthie Park Winter Gardens
    Duthie Park Winter Gardens
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Aberdeen_UnionSquareShoppingCentre_6167198-3
    Union Square Shopping Centre
    4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • His Majesty's Theatre
    His Majesty's Theatre
    4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • View of Aberdeen skyline from inside the docks or harbor area
    Aberdeen Harbour
    5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Aberdeen Music Hall
    19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Station
    7 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Cognito
    7 min walk
  • Foundry
    11 min walk
  • Sushi Den
    9 min walk
  • Great Western Hotel
    1 min walk
  • The Holburn
    8 min walk

About this property

Great Western Hotel Aberdeen

Hotel near His Majesty's Theatre
Located close to Union Square Shopping Centre and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Great Western Hotel Aberdeen provides a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Malacca, the on-site seafood restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Great Western Hotel Aberdeen have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Malacca

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Western Hotel Aberdeen pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Western Hotel Aberdeen?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Western Hotel Aberdeen on 31 May 2026 start from €67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Great Western Hotel Aberdeen?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Great Western Hotel Aberdeen?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Great Western Hotel Aberdeen?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Great Western Hotel Aberdeen located?

Located in Aberdeen West End, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of His Majesty's Theatre, Union Square Shopping Centre and Robert Gordon University. Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away. Aberdeen Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

Great Western Hotel Aberdeen Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 294 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic, clean, convenient place to stay. Excellent value and friendly welcome. Didn’t eat but good at the bar looked lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, room perfectly fine for a few days away. Walkable into town centre
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good facility in a convenient location for access to city centre. The hotel had nice bar, good selection of food and great service. The room was well maintained and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was ideally placed for access to the city centre. The room was clean and tidy. Shower is great. Sports Bar downstairs was lively, but not intrusive. Food was lovely, however, staff were a bit slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHARISMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean, tidy, good value for money. Free parking

Nice staff. Clean and tidy. The rooms are above the pub.an hours walk from the city centre. Tea and coffee/ Shampoo provided. Lots of free on-road parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant

The staff we friendly and rooms where clean and food was very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel . Staff are excellent . Nice mix of locals and travellers use the pub . Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alistair

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stay in Aberdeen for a night out. Easy to find and staff very helpful. Sadly, they don’t do breakfast Street parking outside hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

RUAIRIDH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fine for overnight

Fine for overnight. Can get a bar dinner in the sports pub attached. A bit of a walk into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is great. The management and staff are extremely accommodating and nothing is any problem for them. They are all very helpful and friendly. The rooms are nice and clean, and very quiet. I’d highly recommend staying here 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Atticus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a convenient bed for the night
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a quick overnighter at the Great Western. Seems to be a good and conveniently located hotel. I was able to park (fee free!). Just a 10 minute walk to Aberdeen High Street. The room was clean, had a comfortable bed and good heating. I was in and out with no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Balcony room

Everything was very clean and we opted for a room with a balcony which is great when the sun is shining, the downside being that the room was very warm and the only form of ventilation was opening the patio doors onto the balcony. This did not detract from our stay, however, and the staff we met were very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property clean and neat. No breakfast served
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night business stay

This was a room only booking as the hotel does not offer breakfast. However the room was better than I expected. It was clean, warm, comfortable and provided all I needed for a one night stay. Initially I was a little concerned it might be noisy and difficult to get sleep as room was located directly above the reception and bar area but it was quiet and I did not experience any problems. Happy to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient for the city centre.

The hotel was in a gairly good location to the city centre. Only about a 15 minute walk to Union Street. There was no on site parking but you can park on the side street, close to the reception. Overall condition of the room was pretty good. The bed was a little uncomfortable, that could just be because of personal preferences. Bathroom was good but there was quite a lot of mold on the platform next to the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Revisiting early days in Aberdeen

Visiting old work colleagues and sites after having worked in Aberdeen 37 years ago. Changes to the city were to be expected. The food was was excellent as was the service and the staff in general. I chose the Malacca, although it was not the original, it had memories of my wife and I meeting at the original restaurant 47 years ago, and chose it to celebrate our 44th anniversary. The hotel lacked certain amenities, rooms were adequate and clean. However the room was noisy especially from the floor above. The view was over some back gardens. The lack of breakfast service was not too much of a problem, there being a small café a few minutes walk along Great Western Road.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed for 2 nights. Hotel looks nice from the outside, parking isn’t great just space for 5 cars so it’s just your luck if you manage to get a space. The room was nice enough just basic, little storage space. Floors creaked a lot and you could hear folk in adjacent rooms, light bulbs were out in the bathroom and there was no extractor fan so when using the shower it got steamy quickly, they did have lovely toiletries which I always appreciate, they give plenty tea and coffee in the room and you can always get extra if needed. The room itself was really hot no air conditioning but was able to make use of the small balcony and kept the door open slightly overnight. The staff were nice, check in was alright no issues. There is a lovely bar and restaurant and they have pool table and darts. A nice place to stay and it was fairly comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Reception is secured by a keypad, which we were not informed of code,and bell.which we tried more than twice with no response but eventually allowed entry by another customer. Bar patrons were smoking next to reception which was disgusting as we had to stand in a smoky atmosphere before we got entry. On entry again bell to summon receptionist and again a wait. Advertised car parking. Very limited 6 spaces for 25 plus rooms and know 1 was taken by staff but suspect more were staff so really no parking for patrons. Room was clean and tidy and bed clean and comfortable but toilet seat was not secure and slid all over the place. Only mirror was in bathroom which caused problems especially with my wife as she uses a mirror most mornings to dry and style hair and apply makeup which I think would apply to most women. We decided to choose the=is hotel as it was here that we met and definetely not up to the high standard of The Struan Hotel as it was then. Summing up were very disappointed as we could have paid the same for a hotel with breakfast included and better kept facilities and more hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah

A good welcome but the
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great value hotel for a nights stay in town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very helpful and food excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Avis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
The hotel was quiet and in a good location but the bed was very uncomfortable and the pillows were very poor and we had a very poor sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Negar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cosy place with lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for shops and restaurants but far enough away from the hustle and bustle so nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022