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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Andrew Smart

Why this Scottish hotel is one of the UK's best stays for under £200 a night

A HOTEL in Scotland has been named one of the UK's best stays for under £200 a night.

The Aberdeen location was named alongside hotels across the country, including At the Chapel in Somerset and Eleven Didsbury Park in Manchester.

To pull this ranking together, undercover assessors visited hundreds of British hotels, giving each an "honest" and "impartial" review.

See why this Aberdeen hotel was named one of the best UK stays for under £200 a night

The Marcliffe in Aberdeen was the only hotel in Scotland named among the best affordable stays in the UK by consumer watchdog Which?.

Discussing the hotel, the group said that from the moment you "climb the sweeping drive of the Victorian manor" on the outskirts of the city "every minute at the Marcliffe feels special."

The watchdog added that "there is no bling" or "cocktail-snapping influencers" at this establishment but that the "almost old-fashioned" atmosphere  brings an "elegance" that is sure to appeal to "minor royals"

The "spacious" rooms are said to be decorated in "muted greys and browns" with the locally sourced mattresses providing a "wonderfully comfortable" sleep.

For dinner, guests are still expected to dress to the nines, creating "a sense of occasion" every night.

The Marcliffe was also praised for its dining The Marcliffe was also praised for its dining (Image: Tripadvisor) The "locally caught" langoustines in chilli and garlic as well as sirloin of Aberdeenshire beef are said to be "exquisitely presented and taste excellent".

Staff are also "exceptional" and are happy to answer any question you have about the food, ensuring dining here still feels comfortable and relaxed.

Visitors have sung the hotel's praises on Tripadvisor with users giving the location a 4.5/5 out of 713 reviews.


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One person said: "Elegance and attention to detail were evident in our lovely stay. From the moment we walked in the door, we were welcomed and cared for. This beautiful property is a dream to walk around with a lovely surprise around each corner."

Another added: "Dinner at the Marcliffe was so tasty. Delightful staff who were funny, chatty and extremely helpful. Lovely hotel with a great atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience."

A third wrote: "The Marcliffe was just great! The staff couldn’t have been warmer or more gracious."

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