Royal Athenaeum Suites

3.5 star property
Aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Union Square Shopping Centre

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Lobby lounge
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
15 Union Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB11 5BU
  • Aberdeen Harbour
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Union Square Shopping Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • His Majesty's Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Room options

Superior Apartment

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

Studio

  • 380 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Aberdeen

Located in Central Aberdeen, Royal Athenaeum Suites is next to Tolbooth Museum and Aberdeen Maritime Museum. The 46 rooms at this 3.5-star aparthotel include dining areas, sitting areas, and refrigerators.

What's nearby

  • Aberdeen Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • His Majesty's Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Aberdeen Music Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Aberdeen - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪BrewDog Castlegate - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fierce Bar Aberdeen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tilted Wig - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Town House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maggie’s Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Royal Athenaeum Suites

Aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Union Square Shopping Centre
Royal Athenaeum Suites features free WiFi in public areas and free newspapers. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning or laundry, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
Each apartment is air-conditioned and affords space to spread out with a dining area and a sitting area. A flat-screen TV comes with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include a microwave, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher.

Languages

English

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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)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board

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)

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

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
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Royal Athenaeum Suites?

Royal Athenaeum Suites provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Athenaeum Suites?

As of May 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Athenaeum Suites on May 11, 2025 start from $98.05, excluding 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.

What's there to see around Royal Athenaeum Suites?

This aparthotel is situated in Central Aberdeen, just steps from Tolbooth Museum and Aberdeen Maritime Museum, and within a short walk of Union Square Shopping Centre. You'll also find Aberdeen Harbour and Aberdeen Music Hall less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this aparthotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the aparthotel.

Does Royal Athenaeum Suites include a casino on the premises?

No, Royal Athenaeum Suites doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Royal Athenaeum Suites?

No, there is no indoor pool at this aparthotel.

Are there hot tubs at Royal Athenaeum Suites?

No, this aparthotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Royal Athenaeum Suites have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Royal Athenaeum Suites doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Royal Athenaeum Suites allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Royal Athenaeum Suites.

Are there connecting rooms at this aparthotel?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this aparthotel.

Where is the closest airport to Royal Athenaeum Suites?

The closest major airport to Royal Athenaeum Suites is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), which is 6.9 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Royal Athenaeum Suites?

No, there aren't any apartments with balconies at Royal Athenaeum Suites.

Royal Athenaeum Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 250 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Grant

Business traveler
Disliked: Room comfort

Hottest hotel in Aberdeen.

The hotel is very run down and many things are broken. Toilet seat broken. Aircon didn't work so asked to move and was given a fan. The room was unbearable hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joo-Young

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

Noisy from busy road

Very noisy! Road noise! I wouldn’t stay again !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great suite, but the check-in desk was unstaffed when I arrived, so I spent a very irritating 20 minutes out on the street, unable to get through the locked door leading into the hotel. The phone number to call for assistance was not working on my 1 phone. They need to fix this; check-in should not be so difficult. How about a simple door code?
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice appartment, everything i could need
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vijaybabu

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

AYEBADOMO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Aigars

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ok
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is perfect and I make sure to stay here every time I visit my daughter in Aberdeen. I have been several times and will keep coming back again. See you again soon. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent, Aberdeen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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