The room was spacious and clean, and the shower was powerful and hot no matter what time of day it was used. Use of the swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gymnasium all included in the room price. Great to get in from work and have 20 minutes in the sauna or steam room to unwind. Bar prices were reasonable, and the food was very nice (I highly recommend the Gamekeepers Linguine). Will definitely be stopping here again when next working in the area.

If I was being really picky, a couple of areas could do with a paint touchup. But, it's a busy working hotel so you can expect the odd bump and scrape here and there. In no way would this deter us from staying again.

I was truly enchanted by the property, steeped in rich history and brimming with life during my stay, which included two beautiful weddings and a delightful birthday celebration. The grounds are absolutely stunning, offering the chance to spot native Scottish deer. The attentive staff were always available to assist with any needs, and I was blown away by the exquisite dining experience—every meal, from the hearty breakfast to the delectable buckwheat salad and heavenly desserts, was nothing short of five-star quality! I also treated myself to a rejuvenating seaweed-hot massage that provided the perfect retreat for my mind and body. The incredibly comfortable bed ensured I enjoyed restful nights. I wholeheartedly recommend this exceptional place for any occasion, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

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Amazing property, we say deers running in the evening, sheeps and coos. Rooms were modern and clean, breakfast was diverse and very good. Elegant and remarkable, the receptions the staircase, the restaurants and the bar area are all exceptional, made us feel as if we stayed at Balmoral Castle, which somehow is true, since the construction of Ardoe House iwas inspired by the scottish baronial style of Balmoral Castle. PS: they have reopened the pool and spa area, we have not used them but looked very nice

Nothing. To be honest I had read all the negative reviews and I was a bit off, but I couldn’ t find anything not to like.

Large comfortable room. Super sized bed. Great shower. Plenty of parking. 20m indoor pool - not over-heated so good for doing laps. Buffet breakfast not overly fancy but plenty to choose from. Dinner meals (Sri Lankan Vegie curry and Beef Ale Pie and Mash) were great and saved us from having to drive back into Aberdeen. Lovely to be able to eat dinner in the lounge room overlooking the grounds. Even with a wedding ceiligh for 300 guests happening in one of the function rooms there wasn't any disruptions. Not sure if we got some special deal but our booking was great value. Not much more per night than staying in a hostel in Edinburgh. And we got breakfast as part of the package. And it was Friday/Saturday night.

Beautiful location, interiors and spa/gym facilities. The bed was big and comfortable. The food was delicious from the restaurant. The staff were helpful.

One of the bedside lamps didn't work and the curtains were hanging off the rails... however even though it didn't take long to fix, housekeeping should be checking that everything works before guests check in. The bar and kitchen seemed to be understaffed, so we had to wait quite a while to order, and our food to almost an hour to come out. Attention to the finer details are expected from an establishment like this.

Beautiful property in a lovely location, out in the countryside but a short drive to the city centre. Modern bathroom, spacious bedroom (privilege double) and lovely outlook from our room over the grounds. Great breakfast and receptionist at check in/evening shift was so friendly. Spa treatments were brilliant and staff there weee fantastic. Waiting area in the spa is a lovely space too.

Cleanliness in the room left a lot to be desired- pink/brown mould in the shower, edges of carpet not hoovered, some coffee/tea spilt on the front of the desk and not cleaned up. Mattress topper made the bed far too warm, uncomfortably so with the warm weather when we stayed.

Our room was comfortable. I'm glad we paid a wee bit extra to get a room with a view of the beautiful gardens. The variety of food available at breakfast time was impressive. We went for a swim in the spa on both days that we stayed at the hotel. We were surprised there were so few people in the pool on the first evening. On the morning of our departure, there were parent and baby classes taking place in the pool, but it was sectioned into lanes, so we didn't get in each others' way. This is a beautiful hotel, we've visited a number of times, and will book again in the future when we're planning a trip to Aberdeen.

I had a problem with the locker in the spa--after locking all of my clothes in it, I couldn't unlock it. There were no staff members available at the poolside, so I had to borrow another spa user's phone to call the hotel reception and ask them to send someone into the changing rooms with a master key. This was a minor inconvenience, it was my own fault. Because we've visited a few times in the last 3-4 years, we noticed signs of wear and tear in the carpets and furnishings both in the public corridors and in our bedroom.

Beautiful property catering mainly for large events, weddings etc. Plenty of parking and good disabled facilities, albeit we did have to ask for a shower mat as none was provided. Ideal for families and large groups, with catering to match. Food and bar very expensive for what was on offer - no wine list and chef was heavy with the salt. Wouldn’t recommend the restaurant (Wagyu steak was the toughest steak/poorest cut ever), which was quite disappointing as this place externally offers more than it delivers - especially as the pool and spa were closed during our stay.

We loved the drawing room where we enjoyed the views whilst having drinks and dinner. The staff were friendly and very helpful to our needs. The room was clean and the shower room was lovely and looked newly renovated. We had an early start so very much appreciated the take away breakfast organised by reception.

The spa was a bit tired and needs renovation. In the changing the floor was quite dirty (I was glad I brought sliders). There was a broken bench in the sauna. We didn’t spend long there. It’s not a criticism to the staff who were exceptional, but the hotel is impressive with lovely features. A uniform for staff would help keep that atmosphere with a fitting appearance to tie in with that.

We both loved the food, the meal we had was exceptional and worth the money. Our room was quiet, cosy and comfortable. The inside of the building was a joy to look around, all the paintings, drawings of the original house, decor, carpets etc

We were both slightly disappointed by how cold it was. We sat in the drawing room before dinner, it was cold and draughty. The log fire was not lit. After dinner around 8:30pm we came back through to the drawing room to sit down and enjoy a coffee. It was still cold, so I asked staff at reception if the log fire was going to be lit - Nope ! Which was really disappointing. We moved through to the whiskey bar and sat beside a radiator, and watched a few other couples wander into the drawing room and leave again. Had this fire been lit I think more guests would have enjoyed a drink in there, aiding the atmosphere also.