MARCLIFFE, Aberdeen

The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa features 40 rooms, including suites and executive rooms. Rooms include king-sized beds with 'Marcliffe' mattresses made by Glencraft, a local supplier. Interconnecting rooms offer king and twin beds, accommodating up to four guests. Pet-friendly executive rooms provide amenities and views of the grounds. Suites range from 32-square-meter Junior Suites with king or twin beds, bath, and shower to the Balmoral Suite with a king-size four-poster bed, spa-inspired en-suite with roll-top bath and rainfall shower, and a Balmoral Lounge with seating, a bar, wine coolers, and a sofa bed. Rooms offer flat-screen TVs with cable channels, kettles, showers, hair dryers, and desks. Molton Brown toiletries are featured. Other room types include Superior and Deluxe rooms with king or twin beds, and a shower or shower-over-bath option. Rooms have Wi-Fi. Some suites provide terraces.

The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa features the Conservatory Restaurant, which includes a bar. The restaurant features menus showcasing local produce. Seafood is supplied by McIntosh Donald of Portlethen. The Drawing Room Bar features afternoon tea, aperitifs, and digestifs, with personal photographs on the piano. The Cushie is a private whisky and sports lounge for private hire, featuring Scottish whiskies. Guests can start the day with grilled kippers, eggs Benedict, or a cooked breakfast. A full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Options for Sunday Lunch include locally sourced meats. Dining options include a wine list with over 300 choices.

The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa offers activities such as billiards and mini-golf. Guests can access spa services, with aromatherapy, Swedish massage, or detox wraps. The Marcliffe Spa has partnered with ELEMIS London for skincare treatments. Massages, facials, and body treatments are available. The hotel also features a fitness center. Nearby activities include golf courses and exploring Scottish culture. There is no swimming pool or sauna.

The Marcliffe is located 5 km from Aberdeen in a secluded area. It is cocooned by 11 acres of woodland and mature gardens. The hotel is an excellent gateway to Royal Deeside and the Granite City. Landmarks nearby include Johnston Gardens (2 km), Rubislaw quarry (2 km), and Duthie Park Winter Gardens (3 km).

The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa offers a 24-hour front desk, room service, and free WiFi throughout the property. A business center, concierge service, and currency exchange are available. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The hotel is a wedding destination. The staff is attentive. The hotel welcomes dogs with a charge per stay, allowing them in the bedroom and foyer, but not the Drawing Room and Restaurant. Services include same-day laundry and dry-cleaning from Monday to Friday.