Local attractions
House of Bruar, Blair Castle, Bells Distillery, Edradour Distillery, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Property description
The Scottish Highlands, wild and rugged, have a timeless romantic quality. At their very heart, where the River Tummel flows to the Tay, sits the historic small town of Pitlochry. The Atholl Palace Hotel, the epitome of Scottish Baronial splendour, stands overlooking wooded parkland grounds and the town to the surrounding hills. Originally opened as the Athole Hydropathic in Victorian times, the hotel retains many features of the traditional large country house, with bedroom facilities and standards which often exceed expectations and complement spacious, relaxing public areas.The historic nature of the Atholl Palace Hotel means that every room is unique, with quirky original features, however, the truly outstanding feature of almost all our rooms is the view. Every bedroom is furnished to the highest standards with more than just the comforts of home. All the usual refinements of private bathrooms, telephone, tea and coffee making, hairdryers, trouser press and colour TV are provided. A lift serves the main floors although some rooms are accessed from the entresol levels which are not.As well as single, double and twin bedrooms we offer well appointed family rooms, either Standard Family rooms (one double bed and one single bed) or Larger Family Suites (one double and two single beds). Superior double and twin rooms are also available with views over the gardens to Ben y Vrackie, known as Mountain View rooms, while our valley view rooms have superb south facing views of the Tummel Valley. Rooms are also available at the garden level, with easy access to our Spa and leisure facilities, and also to the gardens.The Atholl Palace is now so much more than a hotel - it is a destination for day visitors as well as guests. You can easily spend a day exploring the gardens, discovering our museum and enjoying a bar lunch or afternoon tea in the lounge, not to mention being pampered in the Spa. We hope you enjoy the Atholl Palace, we want to make sure you’ll come back, again and again!
Green sustainability
Awarded a Gold Award in the Green Business Tourism Scheme.
Details / Other expenses
Check-in: | 14.00 |
Check-out: | 11.00 |
Year of last renovation: | 2011 |
Floors: | 4 |
Rooms: | 116 |
Corridors: | All rooms have interior hallways |
Non-smoking rooms: | 116 |
Rooms with disabled access: | 1 |
Suites: | 2 |
Room windows: | Windows do open |
Cleaning frequency: | Daily |
Meeting rooms: | 10 View spaces |
Meeting space: | 17732 sq. feet |
Event space: | Holds 280 people |
Dist. to food/bars: | On-site |
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: | On-site |
Dist. to the nearest gym: | On-site |
Lounge/Bar hours: | 9am-12am |
Pool Info: Our leisure pool is open from 7am - 9pm daily. It is a 1.2m deep pool so user friendly for all ages. We also have a jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and plunge pool. |
Policies / Expenses Cancellation: Cancellation without charge 24 hours prior for individuals. Group cancellations are 1 week prior. |
Nightly parking: | 0 |
Typical group deposit: | 25% |
Total taxes: | 0.00% |
Total misc. fees: | £0.00 GBP (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
Porterage Fee: | 1.00 Per Item (Each Way) |
Amenities / Features
Airport & shuttle information
Edinburgh Airport68 miles from Hotel£180 Taxi Fare
Local shuttle info: Local Taxi Firms availableMust be booked in advance
Breakfast information
Breakfast is included in all our rates. Guests have a wide selection to choose from with our continental buffet, hot full Scottish buffet, and made-to-order menu.
Pet friendly?
Sorry but pets are not allowed.
Parking information
Ample free parking is provided on-site, with space for coach parking if required; that''s if you don''t make use of the nearby train station!
Internet/Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available for all hotel users.
Suggested AI generated itinerary
Day 1
- Breakfast: Atholl Palace Hotel - Enjoy a traditional Scottish breakfast with stunning views of the surrounding hills, located within the hotel.
- Lunch: The Old Mill Inn - Savour local dishes in a cosy, award-winning pub, located in the heart of Pitlochry, 0.8 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Fern Cottage Restaurant - Dine in a charming, family-run establishment offering Scottish and Mediterranean cuisine, with beautiful garden views, 0.7 miles away.
- Activity: Blair Athol Distillery - Explore one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland, offering a fascinating insight into traditional whisky production, 1 mile away.
Day 2
- Breakfast: Atholl Palace Hotel - Start your day with a hearty breakfast in the grand setting of your hotel.
- Lunch: Café Calluna - Enjoy a casual lunch with homemade soups, sandwiches, and cakes, located in Pitlochry town centre, 0.9 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Victoria's Restaurant & Coffee Shop - Experience a relaxed dining atmosphere with a diverse menu, from Scottish classics to international dishes, 0.8 miles away.
- Activity: Pitlochry Dam and Fish Ladder - Discover this engineering marvel and its visitor centre, explaining the salmon migration, just a 1.2 miles walk.
Day 3
- Breakfast: Atholl Palace Hotel - Enjoy the hotel's breakfast offerings before starting your day.
- Lunch: Port-Na-Craig Inn & Restaurant - Relish in a picturesque lunch spot by the river, offering fresh, local produce in a historic setting, 1.3 miles away.
- Dinner: The Moulin Inn - Experience traditional Scottish hospitality and ale brewed on-site, in a historic inn dating back to 1695, 1.5 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Explorers' Garden at Pitlochry Theatre - Wander through the beautiful gardens celebrating Scotland's plant hunters, less than 1 mile.