Thistle Aberdeen Caledonian, Aberdeen
10-14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen, AB10 1WESet in the heart of Aberdeen, this hotel is the hidden gem of the Granite City, with an elegant Victorian setting as the backdrop to its renowned, warm Scottish... more
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Hotel Description
Set in the heart of Aberdeen, this hotel is the hidden gem of the Granite City, with an elegant Victorian setting as the backdrop to its renowned, warm Scottish hospitality.
Deluxe rooms and dining outlets boast fantastic views over Union Terrace Gardens, and the hotel is very close to the main shopping centres of the city.
Reviews from recent guests...
" Excellent location and staff were extremely helpful "
says isobel from port glasgow, United Kingdom;GB
" how close the hotel was to the shopping centres "
says Lynn from Southport, United Kingdom;GB
7/10 Overall rating
Room Details
There are 77 bedrooms in total including executive rooms. All the rooms are en suite and fully equipped with hairdryer, TV and tea and coffee making facilities.
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Standard Double Room

Children under 16 stay free if sharing with adults and are charged only for meals as taken. Maximum 1 extra bed per standard room. Larger families can be accommodated in executive rooms (subject to availability).
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Standard Twin Room
Children under 16 stay free if sharing with adults and are charged only for meals as taken. Maximum 1 extra bed per standard room. Larger families can be accommodated in executive rooms (subject to availability).
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Executive Double Room

Recently renovated as part of the £3 million upgrade, these stylish and contemporary rooms are comfortable and well equipped. All of the rooms have a plasma flat-screen TV and splendid views of Union Terrace Gardens.
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Weekend Offer - Standard Double Room
This special-offer rate includes a 3-course set menu dinner, as well as bed and breakfast, with accommodation in a standard double room.
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Guest Services
- General: Luggage Storage, Breakfast Buffet, Heating, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Gay Friendly.
- Services: Fax/Photocopying, Currency Exchange, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services.
Restaurants and Bars
The Thistle Aberdeen Caledonian offers sumptuous dining facilities. The AA Rosette graded restaurant on the terrace prides itself on offering quality local produce. The restaurant is open from 18:30 to 21:30 Monday - Saturday (closed Sunday).
Caley cafe bar is the ideal getaway for light bites and hearty lunches, open from 10:30 to 23:00 daily.
Breakfast is served from 06:30 to 09:30 midweek, and from 07:30 to 10:30 at weekends.
Area Information
The Thistle Caledonian is located in the heart of Aberdeen in the city centre, making it an ideal base for exploring the granite city.
Hotel Policies
Important!Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
- Check In: 14:00 hours
- Check Out: 12:00 hours
- Cards accepted at the hotel: Visa, Maestro, American Express, MasterCard, Diner's Club
- Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
- Internet: Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable.
- Pets: Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
- Parking: Free Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
- Extra Charges: VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
- Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All children under 16 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
- Cancellations: If cancelled up to 14:00 on the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
Important Information
Please note that a GBP 3 million upgrade is underway until mid-October 2008. During this time limited parking will be available. The hotel will endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum during this time.
Group Bookings:
Any bookings of 10 rooms or more will be subject to the client receiving a group contract direct from the hotel.
Directions
The hotel provides a small, complimentry car park at the rear of the premises. Spaces are allocated on a first-come first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed.
By Car
From the motorway:
- Follow signs for the city centre and Union Street
- Halfway down the main thorughfare, turn left into Union Terrace and the hotel is on the left after approximately 100 yards.
- The car park is situated at the rear of the hotel on Diamond Street.
From Aberdeen Airport:
- Follow the A92 Dundee/Perth road, and at the roundabout, exit for the B9119/city centre.
- Continue into the city centre, and Union Terrace is located halfway down Union Street, the main thoroughfare.
From Aberdeen bus and rail stations (5 minute walk):
Turn left after exiting the station and follow the road to the right. Proceed up Bridge Street to the traffic lights. Cross to the other side of the road and the hotel is situated 100 yards along Union Terrace, on the left.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
Ratings:- Guide ratings are displayed on the site for information purposes and are supplied by the property. Please note that the rating reflects one of the following accreditations, AA, RAC, Tourist Board ratings and in some cases self accreditation. If you would like clarification please contact feedback@activehotels.com






