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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
Meeting facility
Turret Suite | Living room | Smart TV
Classic Double or Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

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Pitlochry, Pitlochry, Scotland, PH16 5LX
  • Place, Bells Blair Athol Distillery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Edradour Distillery
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room with Valley View | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room with Valley View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room with Valley View | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room with Valley View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Turret Suite | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Turret Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • Sleeps 4

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Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Valley View Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

  • Sleeps 3

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Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Cosy Double Room | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Cosy Double Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Child) | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Child)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Garden Room Dog Friendly | Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Garden Room Dog Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Turret Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Cosy Double Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Pillowtop beds, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Pitlochry

Atholl Palace Hotel places you within a leisurely stroll of Bells Blair Athol Distillery and Black Spout Waterfall. This 106-room, 4-star hotel has a full-service spa along with an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Black Spout Waterfall - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 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

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
  • ‪Mackenzie's Coffee House - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Atholl Palace Hotel

Victorian hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
Atholl Palace Hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. Free parking is included with your stay. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a steam room, outdoor tennis courts, and free WiFi in public areas.
40-inch Smart TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, phones, and ironing boards are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include outdoor tennis courts, an indoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • 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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Atholl Palace Hotel Pitlochry
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Hotel Atholl Palace
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Atholl Palace Hotel?

Atholl Palace Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see within easy reach of Atholl Palace Hotel?

This hotel is located in Pitlochry, a short 10-minute walk from Bells Blair Athol Distillery and also 18 minutes on foot from Edradour Distillery. You'll also find Black Spout Waterfall and Rob Roy Way - North less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Atholl Palace Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Atholl Palace Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include hot stone massages, mani/pedis, body treatments, and facials.

Does Atholl Palace Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, Atholl Palace Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Atholl Palace Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Atholl Palace Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Atholl Palace Hotel?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Atholl Palace Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Atholl Palace Hotel serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Verandah.

Will Atholl Palace Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Atholl Palace Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Does Atholl Palace Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Atholl Palace Hotel?

No, at Atholl Palace Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Atholl Palace Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Atholl Palace Hotel.

Atholl Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 520 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 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

8/10 Good

charles

Traveled with partner
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

Linda

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

6/10 Okay

Cassie

Traveled with partner
We were so excited to stay at this beautiful property. Friends back in Canada had recommended it, having gotten married here years ago, so we chose to end our two-week visit to Scotland at Atholl Palace. After traveling through the Highlands, we decided to splurge on something luxurious. There’s no denying the positives: the grounds are stunning, the architecture is impressive, and there are plenty of amenities. Unfortunately, several negatives dampened our experience: • Bathroom cleanliness: The rain showerhead in our room was clogged with black gunk. We could only use the handheld showerhead until I manually cleaned each nozzle. • Hot tub unavailable: The hot tub was out of service with no notice at booking or at check-in. This was disappointing, especially as it’s one of my wife’s favorite amenities. • Pathway safety at night: Walking back up the property after dark was inconsistent and at times unsafe. Some evenings the path lights were on, other nights they were off. Without lighting it was very hard to find our way back to the main building, and with cars coming and going it felt genuinely hazardous. • Service issues: This was the biggest letdown. Everywhere else in Scotland, staff have been warm and helpful, but service here felt indifferent and unwelcoming. For example, we booked the hotel’s afternoon tea well in advance. We arrived promptly at 12:30, but the doors were still closed. A staff member opened them without greeting us, and we had to awkwardly seat ou
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

shaun

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Elaina, Palm Desert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tod

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located a 15-minute walk from the Pitlochry Station and is located on top of a hill. I would suggest taking a taxi if you have luggage. The property itself is beautiful and clean. Our room was quiet even though it was located near to the pub. We enjoyed walking the grounds as well. Lots of nice walking trails. The location is walkable to town and to the Blair Distillery which made things easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New activities such as Pickle Ball - convert one tennis court to several Pickle Ball courts? Information to pre-book theatre and knowledge of other local events - Monday evening highland pipers etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

gerald

Traveled with partner
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

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Bethesda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Howard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Family Room -shabby and in need of decoration Bathroom - not cleaned thoroughly. Mould in shower. Water in shower tepid to cold. Food - Distinctly average and overpriced. Some restaurant staff rude. Fantastic setting though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Beautiful place

Went for me and my fiancé 10 year anniversary. It was a beautiful place. So much to do on the hotel grounds
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

kenneth

Disliked: Staff & service
It’s unfortunate that the stay was such a disappointment. The restaurant staff was horribly rude & inconsiderate. The breakfast staff would interrupt conversations we were having within our group in order to “set the record straight” on what we were saying. I informed them the conversation wasn’t including them. The bread at dinner was moldy. Drink orders were incorrect & when we told the staff, they told us we were wrong & we’re confrontational. There was mold in the shower. The restaurant staff seemed to be short tempered with our entire party of 12. We will never return to this hotel again & spread the word on their rudeness.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Traveled with partner
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

Elizabeth

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

Excellent

Food was great. Gardens and outside lighting were beautiful especially Japanese garden. Bed was very comfy. Great service although last year we had exceptional service from Michael but unfortunately didnt see him this year x
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Laurie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not quite what we expected

Upon initial arrival the atholl palace hotel looks grand from the outside. Reviews were good and the photos of what we booked online looked amazing so we had high expectations. Customer service was good. However, as we entered our room it was run down cobwebs in the corner and needed a big update. We were confused as we thought it had already been renovated-however upon speaking to management only the 3rd floor had been renovated. It was not just the rooms that needed an upgrade and a clean the corridors could use another coat of paint and new carpets. The spa was nice until some of the facilities were marked as out of service. We were also told when we arrived at reception that the spa was open until 9pm, arriving at the spa just before 6pm the receptionist said last entry was 6 as they were closing at 7pm. We later found out this information was correct there had just been a miscommunication between spa and main reception when we checked in. The changing rooms could use a slight clean mainly in the lockers and cleaning out the hairdryers. Overall not what we expected at all from the photos that were advertised. Food in the morning was good with a wide buffet selection and nice continental selection. Staff were helpful when needed and the bar had a nice atmosphere with a good live singer at night starting from around 8.30-9pm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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