Marcliffe Hotel, Spa & Restaurant, Aberdeen

'The Marcliffe Experience' truly reflects the VisitScotland 5 star award but with a personal touch. This theme is prevalent throughout with a ‘hands on’ approach by the Spence family. Overnight visits here for me are a regular occurrence.

The consistently high standards of hotel keeping are obvious and the ambience of the hotel is quite unique. Staff, some of whom I have known for years (and some new faces) are extremely efficient. Bedrooms (suites) are luxurious and the cuisine within the conservatory restaurant outstanding.

Afternoon tea a highlight. Public areas exude an atmosphere of warmth with roaring log fires (when required). Menus include Scottish lobster and Russian King Crab and a very good ribeye steak – combined with a very good wine cellar - are superbly executed by Ross Spence. Gymnasium and beauty spa offering a selection of treatments. A wonderful setting within 11 acres of garden and woodland in the attractive suberb of Cults on the periphery of Aberdeen.
Free wi-fi.

(First visited 1993).