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Atholl Arms Hotel: Traveller Reviews

Bridgehead, Dunkeld PH8 OAQ, Scotland
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Atholl Arms Hotel
Ranked #1 of 3 hotels in Dunkeld
4.0 of 5 stars 111 Reviews
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Penrith, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Smartened hotel in good location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
6
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Stayed here one night heading north on A9. A great little hotel, just over the Tay river. Lots of improvements have been carried out to rooms, reception areas, function rooms which greatly improve the place. Service was good, and although we dined out in evening the breakfast was very nice.
Just down the river is the famous Tay Banks pub, with regular live folk/other music on offer with good hospitality, food and ambiance. Into the town are other attractions, Loch of Lowes wildfowl park is nearby and good selection of restaurants are available locally including a neat Indian.

Room Tip: Top floor at front gives good views over river - try for room 9 if you don't mind two flights of...
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Christine Sinclair, Director of Operations at Atholl Arms Hotel, responded to this review
25 March 2012
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to seeing you again next time.
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Galashiels, Scotland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“A pleasant stay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
2
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We stayed here for 2 nights mid January. The hotel was warm and staff friendly and helpful. We were in room No1 on the first floor, I must say it was not the best of rooms, the floor was very much on a slope allthough it was clean and warm. The bathroom was adequate with bath/shower but could do with an upgrade. We ate in both days we were there and had no complaints about the food or service-in fact breakfast was the best we have had in a hotel for a long time. Dinner both evenings were good with a great choice and big helpings. Room 1 looks on to the high street and the traffic can be quite annoying early in the mornings as there is a sawmill farther up the valley and the trucks seem to start early. We would stay again but in a different room. The dining room was being decorated when we were there so we ate in the bistro section

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Christine Sinclair, Director of Operations at Atholl Arms Hotel, responded to this review
25 March 2012
Thanks for your review. The gentle sloping floor you mention is one of the quirks of our 180 year old hotel that helps retains its character. I am glad you enjoyed your breakfast as this is something we proud ourselves on. Next time time, we can show you one of our river view rooms for a different experience.
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Dunfermline, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“A good experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
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We stayed in the Atholl Arms a Friday / Saturday, overall a good experience, this is an old building with lots of character some areas of the hotel would benefit from an upgrade however to be fair they are currently renovating.

Our room was on the first floor (note there are no lifts) however the staff were very helpful and took our bags up for us . The room was very clean and tidy the bed large and comfortable the bathroom was brand new with an electric shower all very clean and modern, the hotel supplied the usual tea and coffee in the room, we had a nice view of the river Tay

The lady on reception performed what I would say was above and beyond the norm and a credit to the hotel. Meals were taken through the bar and were of good quality with plenty of choice with something for every taste, and good value for money. The bar had a welcoming coal fire and was busy but convivial and again the staff were very friendly.

Breakfast was very good the staff could not have been more helpful lashings of coffee tea and toast and a good selection of foods

The hotel has a car park across the road (about 20 meters away) Dunkeld is not a huge place but there are some interesting shops in the village the surrounding countryside is spectacular.
Booking out was quick ... overall a very pleasant experience

Room Tip: Some rooms overlook the river
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 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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Christine Sinclair, Director of Operations at Atholl Arms Hotel, responded to this review
25 March 2012
Thanks for your comments. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
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Dundee, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Wonderful food and relaxed atmosphere”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We've just returned from a weekend break and have now recharged our batteries.
The staff including Jill and Alan were extremely attentive and welcoming.
We ate at the hotel both nights and the meals were excellent.
I particularly enjoyed my corn fed chicken with choriza and my warm bacon and avocado salad!
We stayed in the Victoria suite and I have to say of all the hotels I have stayed in, nothing comes close to this for the WOW factor! With a massive room overlooking the water we felt totally spoiled.
Thank you Atholl Arms.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 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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Christine Sinclair, Director of Operations at Atholl Arms Hotel, responded to this review
25 March 2012
Thank you for your review. The Victoria Suite does have Wow factor and I am glad you experienced that. Look forward to seeing you on your next visit.
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Dumbarton, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Great Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
1
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I stayed here for several weeks last year for work and was made very welcome and disappointed to leave, very friendly staff, clean rooms, food and service is a good standard. Would happily go back.

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Christine Sinclair, Director of Operations at Atholl Arms Hotel, responded to this review
25 March 2012
Thanks for your review.

Look forward to seeing you on your next visit.
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Address: Bridgehead, Dunkeld PH8 OAQ, Scotland
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