Norwood Hall Hotel - Located 10 minutes' drive from the city centre, Norwood Hall is a wonderful retreat complete with welcoming log fires, wooded grounds and secluded gardens. Offering the best of Scottish hospitality, this country house hotel offers many little luxuries, including afternoon tea and award-winning cuisine. The warm Victorian mansion has retained many of its original features. Norwood Hall is situated in the leafy West End of Aberdeen and is only 20 minutes' drive from Dyce Airport.

Doubletree By Hilton Aberdeen City Centre - Located just half a mile from the city center, the Doubletree by Hilton Aberdeen City Centre offers picturesque coastal views and is only a short distance from the long, sandy beachfront. Keep fit in the modern gym or the indoor swimming pool, indulge in a treatment in Breakers Beauty Spa or savor 4-star dining in the stylish Footdees Restaurant.

Kintore Arms Hotel - Ideally located in Inverurie, just 15 minutes from Aberdeen city centre, it is hard to envisage a better setting for that special occasion or leisure break. The Kintore Arms Hotel, or KA as it is affectionately known, boasts a number of public areas for guests and locals alike, including a traditional public bar with its own real coal fire. Dining at the KA is also flexible; enjoy a formal approach in the Cherubs Restaurant or relax and watch the match in the Crombie. Dating back to 1855, the Kintore Arms is still an integral part of the community. The perfect venue for any business or social occasion, however large or small, the KA is safe and comfortable, providing all you would expect from a wonderful listed building.

The Craighaar Hotel - The Craighaar is situated within easy reach of both Aberdeen Airport and Aberdeen City. Big enough to matter; small enough to care. The Craighaar Hotel's popularity with business and social guests is due in no small part to its fifty-five well-equipped en-suite bedrooms, six suites, attentive staff and quality cuisine served in relaxing surroundings. Guests therefore have the assurance that whatever their business or personal needs, the Craighaar Hotel is superbly equipped to cater for the widest variety of functions from business meetings and seminars to mini conferences and team building sessions. Socially, it's perfect for weddings, engagements and all manner of get-togethers.

Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel - Surrounded by the spectacular natural beauty of the Cairngorms National Park, this luxurious 4-star country house hotel boasts excellent leisure facilities, including a lagoon-shaped indoor pool. Just 8 miles (13 km) from Balmoral Castle, the Hilton Craigendarroch offers luxurious accommodation and great facilities. All of the stylish and comfortable rooms are well equipped and have 32-inch flat-screen TVs. Some of the rooms have mountain views. The hotel has 2 restaurants and a bar with a real log fire. The Oaks Restaurant offers fine dining, with fresh seafood and authentic Highland beef. The more informal Club House Restaurant boasts comfortable wooden booths and panoramic views of the Dee Valley from the patio. The impressive leisure facilities include a dry ski slope and tennis and squash courts. The hotel also has a well-equipped fitness room and a new health and beauty spa offering a range of relaxing and therapeutic spa and beauty treatments.

Loch Kinord Hotel - In the rustic village of Dinnet in the heart of Royal Deeside, this family-run hotel is ideal for exploring the Highlands and tourist and sporting activities in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. On the edge of the Scottish Highlands, this Victorian hotel is the perfect base from which to explore the natural beauty of Scotland. There are many activities close by, including golf, skiing, fishing and stalking. Glenshee and the Lecht, 2 of the 5 Scottish ski resorts, are both approximately 30 miles from the hotel, with the necessary instruction and ski equipment available for hire.

Thistle Aberdeen Caledonian - 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.

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel - Close to the train and bus stations, Aberdeen Douglas Hotel has a central location, comfortable bedrooms and a free Wi-Fi internet connection. Built in 1856, the Douglas Hotel is one of Aberdeen's oldest hotels, making it a much loved and well appointed landmark in the city centre. It is just 500 metres from the main shopping centre. Aberdeen Douglas Hotel is home to Molly's Bistro Bar, which serves food and drink all day. The local area has a wide variety of attractions, including 30 golf courses, whisky and castle trails, and nightlife.

Premier Inn Aberdeen South - Close to Dunnottar Castle, Storybook Glen and Duthie Park Winter Gardens, this modern hotel offers great value, with spacious and comfortable en suite rooms and free parking. The Premier Inn Aberdeen South has convenient location, just off the A90 to Aberdeen. Portlethen Railway Station is just half a mile (800 m) away). The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is available each morning and includes the expected cooked items such as scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The on-site Brewers Fayre restaurant offers traditional, great-value pub favourites in a family-friendly environment.

Maryculter House Hotel - With a picturesque setting on the banks of the River Dee, this charming Scottish mansion dates back to 1225 AD, and was once home to the Knights Templar. This hotel is a perfect base from which to explore Scotland's tourist trails. You can also chose to explore the mountains, forests and rivers, where you can participate in activities ranging from skiing, cycling, canoing, shooting, off-road driving, gliding, diving and rafting. The stylish decoration of the hotel offers a combination of modern luxury with period details, such as natural stone, wood paneling, exposed fireplaces, and tall beamed ceilings.

Mercure Ardoe House Aberdeen - Mercure Ardoe House Hotel is a 4 star 19th-century mansion house with Victorian opulence, 3 miles from Aberdeen city centre amongst 30 acres of rolling Aberdeenshire countryside. The hotel is ideally placed for shopping, theatres and scenic walks. Balmoral Castle is within driving distance. Guests will feel pampered whilst making use of the hotel pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and contemporary beauty salon. Mercure Ardoe House boasts a fully equipped gym, tennis courts, and aerobics studio. Meeting rooms are available to hold up to 500 people. Dine in the elegant Blair's restaurant (awarded 2 AA Rosettes) or enjoy a meal in the relaxed surroundings of Lairds Bar or Soapie's Lounge Bar. Intricately carved staircases, enormous fireplaces and rich wood panelling provide a welcoming atmosphere.

Holiday Inn Aberdeen - Exhibition Centre - North of Aberdeen city centre, this Holiday Inn is right next to the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. Enjoy the lounge bar, restaurant and 24-hour room service. Formerly known as the Holiday Inn Aberdeen Bridge of Don, the Holiday Inn Aberdeen Exhibition Centre is a 10-minute drive from the city centre and 20 minutes from Aberdeen Airport. Modern and purpose built, this Holiday Inn has well-equipped bedrooms with work desks, plush towels and luxury bedding. Maxi's Bar has a wide selection of drinks, while the spacious Maximillian's Restaurant serves dinner and superb cooked and continental breakfast buffets. The Holiday Inn Aberdeen Exhibition Centre is within easy reach of the science and technology parks, and only 10 minutes from Royal Deeside.

Palace Hotel - This centrally located, independent hotel offers refurbished en suite accommodation, and 2 restaurants and 3 bars. Palace Hotel is an excellent base for exploring the delights of the North-East. All bedrooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea making facilities and a hair-dryer as standard. Wireless internet access is available throughout. Comfort is a top priority at the Palace, and staff will aim to make your stay as enjoyable as possible, in keeping with the local area's tradition of friendliness and hospitality.

Banff Springs Hotel - The privately owned Banff Springs hotel offers spacious comfort on the outskirts of the Royal Burgh of Banff. We are famed for our warm welcome and hospitality. The Royal Burgh of Banff is is well known for its magnificent architecture and colourful history. The area abounds with secluded coves and precipitous clifftop paths from which to view the magnificent highland scenery and superb sunsets that distinguish this section of the Moray Firth coastline. Relax in one of our 31 en-suite bedrooms with tea and coffee making facilities, television and some of the most spectacular views in the north-east of Scotland. We endeavour to provide you with every comfort away from home, with a trouser press, hairdryer, telephone and toiletries for your convenience. A private gymnasium is available for the use of our more energetic guests. The Banff Springs Hotel is also superbly located for you to explore a full range of historical, informative and sporting activities. Wining and dining at the Banff Springs Hotel is a pleasure enhanced by glorious sunsets from the restaurant and the brasserie. Both are air- conditioned for your comfort. Our staff are friendly and attentive, with a genuine enthusiasm for professional catering. We take full advantage of fresh local produce, and our menus offer dishes to suit most diets and budgets. Even the children will be impressed! Our Moray Suite is the perfect venue for any celebration or private dining requirements. A flexible and comfortable room with sea views and a capacity for around 45 guests, depending on table arrangements, and an optional dance floor is available.

Carmelite Hotel - With distinctive, elegant architecture and uniquely designed interiors, Carmelite has real soul following a recent major refurbishment. Carmelite is a boutique environment with a mix of 6 stunning suites, 11 1st floor designed rooms and 32 standard rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors. It has been well received with Gold Medal Awards for the Best Bedroom Design and a Gold Plate for its informal 64 seater restaurant, bar lounges and private dining room. Dishes use fresh local produce, simply prepared and served by friendly hosts.

Menzies Dyce Aberdeen - Set in Dyce, on the outskirts of Aberdeen, this welcoming and modern-style hotel presents itself as the ideal base from which to explore The Royal Deeside and the Scottish Highlands. Formerly Thistle Dyce Skean Dhu, the renamed Menzies Dyce boasts a variety of facilities and services to suit all. It is perfectly situated for guests using the airport, with free car parking and an on-request courtesy shuttle to the airport. During your stay you can visit a number of attractions. In nearby Aberdeen you can visit: the Stratosphere museum; Codona, Scotlands largest amusement park; and the Loanhead of Daviot Stone Circle. Also nearby are Balmoral Castle, Archaeolink Prehistoric Park and the Glenfiddich Distillery.

Loirston Hotel - Situated in the heart of Ballater, this hotel's panelled entrance and log fires instantly demonstrate its friendly, home-from-home atmosphere. With a cosy lounge bar, traditional restaurant and quiet lounge, the Loirston Hotel is perfect for relaxing after a hard day's sightseeing in Deeside. The hotel is set in the heart of rural Deeside, where there is a golf course within 10 minutes' walk. Balmoral Castle is a 30 minute drive away, while there are opportunities for walking and fishing in the surrounding area.

Macdonald Pittodrie House - Enjoy the wonderful surroundings of Pittodrie House, set amidst 2,000 acres of land in the foothills of Bennachie. Pittodrie House is one of the most historic hotels in Scotland. A 17th Century family house built on 15th century foundations, Pittodrie House is one of the most historic hotels in Scotland, set in a 2400 acre country estate. Pittodrie Estate is steeped in history and you can live amongst country gentry when you stay here. The Erskine family were rewarded for their support of Robert the Bruce with the granting of the Pittodrie Estate. The rooms are adorned with family portraits and antique furnishings. Original family paintings and antiques are found in the reception rooms and bedrooms, and both the drawing room and library feature a log fire. The bedrooms are individually decorated and furnished and have modern facilities. In the dining room at Pittodrie, guests can enjoy a taste of Scotland's finest produce, sourced locally with some ingredients grown in the Georgian walled garden. The wine list covers all major regions of the world and the bar boasts over 150 malt whiskies. The hotel provides clay pigeon shooting, table tennis, billiards, petanque and croquet. A selection of trout, sea trout and salmon fishing is available on the Don, Dee and Deveron. There's also stalking, plus driven, walked-up and rough shooting. Many fine golf courses are nearby. Pony trekking and off road driving are available on the estate.

Auld Kirk Hotel - This fine former church has been tastefully converted, enabling retention of the original features. The Auld Kirk Hotel is the place where you can really relax and recharge your batteries. Situated in the heart of picturesque Royal Deeside this fine historic former church provides an excellent base for those wishing to tour the areas in and around the Cairngorms National Park, visit the nearby Royal residence of Balmoral, travel the famous whisky trail or participate in the numerous countryside pursuits.

Express By Holiday Inn Aberdeen - A modern, clean and comfortable hotel in the heart of Aberdeen's West End. Ideally located in the City Centre, within easy walking distance of all the shops and attractions. The hotel has 155 guest rooms, each of which are fully equipped with a range of facilities making your stay as enjoyable as possible. Make the smart choice for a good night's sleep and a great day at the Express by Holiday Inn, Aberdeen.

Jurys Inn Aberdeen - Centrally located in the heart of Aberdeen, Jurys Inn Aberdeen is a contemporary hotel next to Aberdeen Train Station, a perfect base from which to explore Aberdeen City Centre. All spacious, contemporary rooms are en suite with a power shower and have a flat-screen Freeview TV. High-speed internet access is also available in the rooms. The Granite Mile on Union Street is a short walk away, with its vibrant, clubs, restaurants and bars. Guests may also take advantage of the golf clubs near to the hotel. Jurys Inn Aberdeen boasts a stylish bar and the modern Innfusion Restaurant, serving international cuisine. There are 4 meeting rooms. Public parking is available at the College Street Car Park (additional cost; charges vary). This is accessible via the covered bridge from the railway station.

Royal Hotel - Located just off Union Street in the heart of Aberdeen, the hotel provides easy access to the best of the city's shops, bars, nightclubs, restaurants and theatres. Rail, bus and ferry terminals are within a 2 - 8 minute walk of the Royal Hotel. Please note that the Royal Hotel is completely non-smoking.

Gordon Arms Hotel - Gordon Arms Hotel has an excellent reputation for its warm, friendly atmosphere and good food in comfortable surroundings. The former coaching inn is based in the attractive village of Fochabers in Moray and has served guests for over 200 years. Fochabers has easy access to the 'Malt Whisky Trail', and is ideal for fishing, walking and cycling trips. The Gordon Arms uses superb ingredients from Scotland and the Highlands, including: venison, lamb, game (in season, and fish and seafood from the Moray Coast.

Seafield Arms Hotel - One the finest and most popular hotels on the Moray Firth Coast, Scotland. Full of character and charm which sits so well, peacefully and calmly, with the qualities of its surroundings. Conveniently situated on the beautiful Moray Firth coast, mid way between Aberdeen and Inverness. In a class of its own for short breaks and weekend escapes in Scotland. A romantic and relaxing setting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Come and spend some time with us and experience delicious cuisine and a fine glass of wine from our extensive list.

Thistle Aberdeen Altens - South of Aberdeen and not far from the coast, this fine hotel has free parking, the on-site Otium Health & Leisure club, and 12 meeting rooms. For your comfort and relaxation, the hotel's leisure facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and spa. In the evenings you can enjoy a light snack or ? la carte meal in The Cairngorm Restaurant and Bar, before retiring to one of the hotels well-equipped and tastefully decorated rooms.

Atholl Hotel - The Atholl Hotel is a privately owned hotel located on King's Gate, Aberdeen, just off Anderson Drive which is the city's main North-South thoroughfare. With easy access to Aberdeen airport, railway station and industrial and commercial areas, the hotel is ideally suited. The Atholl has 34 en-suite bedrooms and 2 functions rooms, each with free broadband internet access. Traditional Scottish food is served daily in our popular restaurant and lounge bar.

Thistle Aberdeen Airport - Thistle Aberdeen Airport is walking distance from the airport terminal and a 15-minute drive from the city centre. The hotel offers free transport to the airport terminal. There is a car park for up to 300 vehicles, and arrangements can be made for long-term parking. Thistle Aberdeen Airport has 147 bedrooms, including Deluxe rooms with 2 double beds. A Just Gym workout room is available and free to all guests.

Premier Inn Aberdeen North - On the A90 North, on the main route from Aberdeen to Peterhead and Fraserburgh, close to Murcar Golf Course, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms, an on-site restaurant and free parking. The Premier Inn Aberdeen North (Murcar) has a convenient location with good access to the region's major roads. Aberdeen's city centre and Aberdeen Airport are both within easy reach. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is available each morning and includes the expected cooked items such as scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The on-site Table Table restaurant offers a fresh new twist on eating out.

Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Exhibition Centre - This hotel is 10 minutes from Aberdeen city centre, and close to science and technology parks. Royal Deeside is a short drive away. The Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Exhibition Centre is adjacent to Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, and is a 20-minute journey from Aberdeen Airport. Within 2 miles (3.2 km) are Aberdeen University, Royal Aberdeen Golf Course and Murchar Golf Course. Each air-conditioned room has Wi-Fi internet access (with charge), an LCD TV and a power shower.

The Craibstone Suites - This luxurious collection of suites is in Aberdeen city centre. Each suite has a fully equipped kitchen and free Wi-Fi. Craibstone Suites is within a Grade B listed town house. Bon Accord Square is a pretty, tree-lined area very close to the bars, restaurants, clubs and shops of Aberdeen. Furnishings are of a high standard and include LCD TVs. Leather sofa beds are in selected suites. Continental breakfast is included in the room rate