First point to note - hotel accomodation is Aberdeen as a whole is hard to come by. The Larches is a Guest House that has undergone extensions "out the back" to accomodate the Bar and Reception areas and an outdoor patio area - vital for any remaining smokers. It may not be what some people would expect from a hotel, although there is someone there 24 hours a day.

The staff are all very friendly, the food was fine - as were the bar prices - and the hotel was clean and tidy. Rooms were fine, but the shower deserves mention - hot water took some time to get to the room, there was a lack of towels to place on the floor (which will get wet from the shower) - and the step into the showers is not for the faint-hearted. I had left my camera behind, but I will post the few photos I took with my phone, although the shower photos sadly did not come out.

The hotel is a bit outside of town, so you will need a bus to get to the town centre (15 minute journey) or a taxi (every journey seemed to cost £7!). If you arrive late, there are a few takaway places just around the corner from the hotel, but the local pub(s) are best avoided. Stay in the hotel or go into town instead. There is a nice fish restaurant overlooking the beach, if you do go into town, and a nice Indian restaurant, as well as the usual fast food places.

Would I stay there again? Yes.

staying here really made me feel welcome in aberdeen. The staff are wonderful and every room is spotleslly clean. it was a delight to eat in the homely yet brilliant restaurant. the food was delicious no matter what I had and the chef always tried to put something on the menu I loved. The waiting staff were smart, friendly and full of smiles. It is owned by lovely people who appreciated every guest and it really was great to be treated as a human rather than a room number. I reccomend this down to earth hotel, the decor is lovely and i know that staying here will make your visit to aberdeen worthwhile.

The place is an absolute gem - the welcome you get and the hospitality are outstanding.

The rooms are spacious and well equipped - and if you require anything you only have to ask.

The meals and service too are good from the friendly owners and staff