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Atholl Arms Hotel – reviews, photos

3.0 of 5
Blair Atholl, PH18 5SG, Scotland
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Atholl Arms Hotel
Ranked #12 of 26 hotels in Pitlochry
4.0 of 5 stars 170 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Bothy bar(21)
  • Dining room(17)
  • Very friendly(8)
  • HOT WATER(6)
  • Excellent value(5)
  • Afternoon tea(4)
  • Staff were friendly(3)
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Edinburgh
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“In Need of a Clean”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
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We stayed at the Atholl Arms hotel recently and received a warm welcome. The staff were helpful and friendly. The faded grandeur of the hotel certainly has charm but the mass of fake flowers covering every available surface really have to go - or at least be dusted. The food in the pub was OK but I would avoid the seafood pasta and the fish and chips! Our room was small which is OK but it was absolutely boiling with no way of turning down the radiator. We had to open the window during the night to allow for air. The carpet had seen better days and the whole room was really dusty, The bathroom was clean but the ancient shower made a bit of a racket. I really was expecting a little more from this hotel - it just felt like it needed a good scrub.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Fabulous”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

We've visited the Atholl arms several times and always have a lovely time.
The hotel is a goregous old bedroom, but bear in mind it does mean that some of the rooms are a little "odd" shaped and the floors slightly sloping. I love the quirkiness of it - its not an identikit Hilton.
The staff are exceptional - friendly but not over bearing. We usually travel with our Border Collie, Jack, and he regularly receives treats whilst sitting in the bar, or just wandering about.
We've just got back from our latest visit and have been exceptionally well looked after.
Keep an eye on the website for special offers - we paid £110 for two nights b&b for us and the dog. Excellent value. Can't wait to return.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“new years eve 2011”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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Went to the Atholl Arms for new year nine in our group, and what fun, great warm welcome Heather and staff really looked after us. After reading some of the reviews before hand was a bit worried but these people certainly didn't stay where we did. We were there for four days and it was lovely food was excellent to much of it infact, we were given drinks before dinner each night and plenty of champagne on the night, all free i might say, the scottish dancing was such fun we all had a go and the bag pipes at 12 really ended a great night. It had a lovely warm fire going in the lobby when we returned from our walks in the snow, could't ask for more we will be going back next year with a larger group by the sounds of it that is if they are not sold out already, thanks for a great break to Heather and her staff.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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HReeves, Owner at Atholl Arms Hotel, responded to this review
7 February 2012
Thank you for your kind comments.Had to organise our New Year Break quickly this year due to high demand.Hope you can all return this year for another "GUID HOOLEY"
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“Back again”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

This must by now be our 5th or 6th trip back to the A.A. as our family affectionately call the Atholl Arms. Its like going to visit close friends, the staff even know us by name on arrival, if we do have a problem.....which is rare.....its sorted out immediately. I have to travel away on business a lot and always end up staying in large impersonal chain hotels.So when I'm away with family I look for the more intimate family run hotel, you cannot beat the A.A. for this. This is a four star hotel at 3 star prices........it really is a little gem in the Scottish highlands

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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HReeves, Owner at Atholl Arms Hotel, responded to this review
7 February 2012
So happy my great staff looked after you well.They are a fabulous asset to our hotel.Look forward to welcoming you back to see us all soon.
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Newcastle, United Kingdom
1 review
“Super Staff”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

We recently stayed for the weekend on a three nights for two deal. Hotel full of character. Particular highlight were the staff who made us so welcome and went out of their way to make our visit so enjoyable.

The breakfast staff were superb, even offering to make toast for Sue, who was ill in bed on the first day. Staff took time out from thier work to chat and to make sure we had everything we needed - even to the point of letting us know what meals weren't available when we went into the Bothy Bar.

We have previously stayed at the Moulin and this was our first stop at the Atholl Arms. Staff have made sure that we will be coming back as soon as possible.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Atholl Arms Pitlochry
Address: Blair Atholl, PH18 5SG, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR4,033 - 12,602

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