Flanked by rugged coastlines to the east and picturesque mountains and lochs to the west, the Scottish city of Aberdeen is steeped in history and tradition. The "Granite City" is home to designer shops and boutique hotels, as well as castles, art galleries and museums. Outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike appreciate the diversity of this cosmopolitan city by the sea.
The Malmaison is aptly situated on one of Aberdeen's main thoroughfares heading out of town. Located about a mile and a half from the city center, this boutique hotel offers 80 rooms and suites, all of which include Egyptian cotton linens, mood lighting and power showers. The upscale Mal Brasserie serves a selection of sophisticated menu items that can be paired with wine from the hotel's own cellar. The Mal Bar mixes a wide variety of cocktails and pours pints of the local brews, while single casks and malts are available in the intimate Whiskey Snug. The Union Square Shopping Centre is less than a mile and a half from the Malmaison.
Malmaison Aberdeen
49-53 Queens Road
Aberdeen, AB15 4YP
Scotland
011-44-01224-327370
malmaisonaberdeen.com
This small boutique hotel is nestled in the heart of Aberdeen. Located about a half mile from both His Majesty's Theatre and the Aberdeen Maritime Museum, the Carmelite houses six themed suites complemented with Egyptian cotton bedding and 42-inch plasma televisions; 11 design rooms complete with a plasma TV and either roll-top baths and monsoon showers or wet-rooms; and 33 simply furnished unrefurbished rooms, which include televisions and Wi-Fi Internet access. The Carmelite Bar and Grill opens daily at 7 a.m. and prepares a variety of meat and seafood dishes using locally sourced ingredients. Whiskey brewed in Aberdeenshire's local distilleries is available from the bar, as is Brew Dog beer made in nearby Fraserborough. The hotel also boasts a gym and Le Petit Spa, which offers a spray-tan room, nail bar, steam room and a variety of face and body treatments.
Carmelite Hotel
Stirling Street
Aberdeen, AB11 6JU
Scotland
011-44-01224-589101
carmelitehotels.com
Situated a five-minute walk from both the Aberdeen railway and bus stations, the Bauhaus is a modern boutique hotel. All standard guest rooms include a high-definition, flat-screen television, mini fridge and a full-length mirror, while specialty rooms provide additional amenities like TVs in the bathroom, a 7-foot bed, power shower or waterfall bath, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Room rates include a full or continental breakfast in the on-site restaurant. A selection of coffee, wine, champagne and liquor is available from the lounge bar. The Bauhaus is about half a mile from some of the city's most popular attractions, including the Aberdeen Art Gallery, the 12th-century church of the Kirk of St. Nicholas and Provost Skene's House, a castlelike structure built in 1545 that now houses 17th-century furnishings, paintings and acquired heirlooms.
Bauhaus Hotel and Kitchen
52-60 Langstane Place
Aberdeen, AB11 6EN
Scotland
011-44-01224-212122
thebauhaus.co.uk
