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Alexander B
Livingston, United Kingdom

Lacking in little extras

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 4 Sept 2023
Pity they didn't provide the little extras we expect from a 4* hotel such as bottles of water and biscuits with the tea tray but otherwise a very comfortable hotel, especially the room which was excellent. The staff are exceptional and go out of their way on every occasion to help you. We expect 4* breafast to be served from a menu but it was just a standard 3* pick what you want from the row of trays.
Date of stay: September 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
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Gm NorwoodHall, General Manager at Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel, responded to this review
Responded 27 Sept 2023
Dear Guest

Thankyou for your feedback, We will take your comments onboard with regards to extras in the room and our breakfast offering.

We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Kind Regards
Hotel Management.
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Reviewed 31 August 2023

A truly remarkable stay at an old Scottish mansion, one that I will never forget.
With a stunning scenery inside and outside of the hotel, it is without a doubt one of the highlights of my stay in Scotland.
The food alone is worth the trip!

Date of stay: August 2023
Trip type: Travelled with friends
Thank War W
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Gm NorwoodHall, General Manager at Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 27 September 2023

Dear Guest

Thankyou very much for your lovely feedback, I'm glad your stay and meal with us was worth your journey.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Norwood in the future.

Kind Regards
Hotel Management.

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Reviewed 31 August 2023

Great place, very friendly and polite staff.
Awesome service at dinner and excellent food.
Absolutely worth a return trip, room was nice with a huge bathroom.
One of the best hotel experiences i've had.

Date of stay: August 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
Thank Edvin P
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Gm NorwoodHall, General Manager at Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 27 September 2023

Dear Guest

Thank you for your kind words, im glad to hear you had a pleasant experience when staying with us and enjoyed our food offering.

We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.

Kind Regards
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Reviewed 27 August 2023

Horrendous isn’t a good enough word. There’s no point in using the word service as there was none. Three hours in total for a bar meal consisting of a main course and a dessert. There was a tour group and a wedding party at the same time, not my problem. No excusive for treating those of us having a bar supper as third class citizens. We were there with my partner’s parents who were staying at the hotel. I wouldn’t call them guests as they were not treated as anything like it. We had to ask the staff where our food order had gone. My partner’s parents are elderly, the desserts took so long she had to take the food to their room as they were so tired. Not even the offer of a free coffee or a drink as an apology. How this place ever earned a four star rating is way beyond me. Never ever again.

Date of stay: August 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Gm NorwoodHall, General Manager at Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 27 September 2023

Dear Guest

I apologise that you didn't have a pleasant experience with us, if you would like to discuss the matters raised in your feedback id be happy to discuss these with you if you contact the hotel on 01224868951

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Reviewed 27 August 2023

A grand hotel in the grand manner - meaning friendly well-trained staff. We had a huge room with a bay widow over looking the woods, as wel as an ante-room and sizeable bathroom. As expected for a old Scottish hotel, the place was furbished in tartans, stained glass, Victorian era-style wallpaper and carpets, and dark oak paneling. Add a cozy bar and beautiful dining room and you have the makings of a pleasant experience reminiscent of another era. With the excellent food that was served at both dinner and breakfast, this hotel deserves to be on your list for visiting the Aberdeen region.

Date of stay: August 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Gm NorwoodHall, General Manager at Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 27 September 2023

Dear Guest

Thank you for your lovely feedback, im delighted to hear you had a comfortable and enjoyable stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel in the near future.

Kind Regards
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Reviewed 12 August 2023

Lovely looking hotel in in it's own grounds with plentry of car parking. Finding our rooms in the new block was a bit difficult eg mine was a 200 number but to get to it you had to push no 1 on the lift and yet it was on the same floor as reception. There were short cuts but these were not available when weddings were being held. Food was tasty but took over an hour and a half to serve 3 courses

Date of stay: August 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Thank S P
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Gm NorwoodHall, General Manager at Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded 27 September 2023

Dear Guest

I apologise that you found the hotel difficult to find your way round and you found the food service to be slow, ill pass on your feedback to the team

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