10 14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen, United Kingdom | (888) 499-9698
Quiet but central
Aberdeen location
Comfortable rooms
with mini-fridges, kettles, and chocolates
Great pub fare
and wine list at Bistro plus ample breakfast buffet
Four large
meeting rooms for special events
Free private parking on-site
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Breakfast not included
Parking can fill
up early
Located in the heart of Aberdeen's city center, the upper-middle-range Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel claims to be the oldest hotel in town. Many of the 83 comfortable rooms have great views of the Terrace Gardens below, and all come with perks such as mini-fridges and free chocolates. The location is excellent, within easy walking distance to Union Square and the train station; the immediate surroundings are quiet with a park across the street. There's also free parking, but the lot can fill up quickly, leaving some guests without a free place to leave their cars. Travelers could compare rates and amenities with the neighboring mid-range Skene House Whitehall.
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Scene
Majestic but modern hotel in an old stone building
Designed to be a grand hotel, Mercure Aberdeen Caledonian Hotel is housed in a majestic, six-story old stone building and claims to be the oldest hotel in Aberdeen. The large arched windows bring in plenty of light in the modern lobby, and an old but well-preserved wooden staircase leads upstairs. There's also a modern steel elevator for those headed to higher floors. The Bistro and Terrace Lounge feature small but soft and comfortable purple and gray chairs and walls covered with hip silver wallpaper featuring tree patterns. The hotel attracts more solo travelers and couples than families, and gets its share of both business travelers and tourists.
Location
Across from the Union Terrace Gardens in central Aberdeen
Surrounded by
tall corporate buildings, the hotel is on a relatively quiet block that lacks restaurants and bars, across the street from Union Terrace Gardens. It's right around the corner from busy Union Street, Aberdeen's main strip known for its ample opportunities to eat, drink, shop, and engage in serious people-watching. The railway station takes five minutes to reach on foot while Union
Square Shopping Centre is a seven-minute walk away. The Malt Whiskey Trail is accessible on foot in less than 15 minutes. Aberdeen Airport takes about 17 minutes to reach by car, while Balmoral Castle takes closer to 70 minutes.
Rooms
Crisp, modern rooms with large windows, many with pretty views
There are 83 guest rooms in total, and all but the Single Rooms are reasonably spacious. Rooms are modern and crisp with dark-red bedspreads and accents, black-and-white cityscape photography on the walls, large desks, armchairs, kettles, and mini-fridges.
Rooms have large windows and many display lovely views of the park across the
street. Bathrooms are immaculate and modern, with heated towel racks and glass walk-in showers. However, bathrooms in Standard and Deluxe Rooms are smallish.
Features
Bistro restaurant with large breakfast buffet plus free Wi-Fi and parking
There's a large breakfast buffet included in some room rates, which features a variety of cold and cooked items. The spacious lounge bar serves afternoon tea, and Bistro, the on-site restaurant, serves sandwiches, salads and swanky versions of classic pub fare for lunch and dinner. The hotel also has free private outdoor parking (although the lot can fill up at times). There are four meeting rooms available, and free Wi-Fi throughout. The front desk is open 24/7.
