There are few more imposing sights in the Scottish Highlands than the superb facade and highland grandeur of the Atholl Arms Hotel in Blair Atholl, standing proudly at the northern end of this delightful highland village, right next to the little railway station, and almost adjacent to the entrance to famous Blair Castle. A really traditional Scottish highland hotel, big on heritage and on hospitality.We offer some thirty-one bedrooms - each one elegantly decorated in it's own unique tartan. Choose from an excellent range of comfortable double, single and large family rooms all with en-suite facilities.
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Built in 1832, the Atholl Arms Hotel is a traditional Highland hotel which has built up a reputation for good food, comfort and friendly service. The hotel is imposingly situated in the picturesque village of Blair Atholl, close to Blair Castle, one of the best known castles in Scotland. At the gateway to the Cairngorm National Park.
The hotel is deceptively spacious and has copious areas of relaxation, dining and wining space - cosy, comfortable and attractively decorated - and oozing traditional baronial charm and character. You can't help but relax and de-stress here. Enjoy pre-dinner aperitifs, after dinner liqueurs and wonderful Scottish malts, table served if you prefer.
Witness the Baronial Dining Room. Complete with Minstrels Gallery, not only a paradise for gourmands and bon viveurs, but also for those really looking for a dining ambience with a real difference. The gentle hubbub of conversation adds a superb backdrop to this quite excellent dining room, where diners enjoy our renowned cuisine, prepared with the finest local produce. Before dining, guests may linger over the menu and an aperitif in our relaxing bars and lounges where, at lunchtimes, we serve delicious bar meals.
The hotel's thirty-one bedrooms have been thoughtfully and elegantly decorated. Each has its own individual character with all the modern facilities required by the discerning traveller. Choose from an excellent range of comfortable double, single and large family rooms all with en-suite facilities.
Reviews (7)
Amal Kakaiya
Jun 28, 2022
I came with a group of friends and the Atholl Arms was the perfect choice for our trip. We had a bit of a mix up at the start due to Booking.com communicating one thing to me and a different thing to the hotel. I booked assuming there would be certain twin rooms, but on arrival they were doubles, because the booking provider didn't pass that on properly.
But the hotel staff were super helpful at resolving the issue, I'd say if you're expecting to be booking a certain number of beds, make sure to give them a call after booking to confirm the room configurations. The hotel inside is lovely and clean, the rooms were good. We were across 4 rooms and it seemed the quality of the showers varied from room to room, but the beds were comfy.
Breakfast was amazing, great cooked options, and selection of fruit/cereal, staff were really nice and attentive and the toast baskets and coffee just kept on coming, which we massively appreciated. Location is ideal, immediately next to the station. I wouldn't hesitate to come back, the staff did everything they could to make our stay comfortable.
But the hotel staff were super helpful at resolving the issue, I'd say if you're expecting to be booking a certain number of beds, make sure to give them a call after booking to confirm the room configurations. The hotel inside is lovely and clean, the rooms were good. We were across 4 rooms and it seemed the quality of the showers varied from room to room, but the beds were comfy.
Breakfast was amazing, great cooked options, and selection of fruit/cereal, staff were really nice and attentive and the toast baskets and coffee just kept on coming, which we massively appreciated. Location is ideal, immediately next to the station. I wouldn't hesitate to come back, the staff did everything they could to make our stay comfortable.
Scott Ferguson
Jun 22, 2022
Thomas Bremner
Jun 21, 2022
Kelly Mchugh
May 28, 2022
Traditional Scottish old hotel. Tartan carpets and floors that creek! However staff are always lovely and helpful. Clean room. Not too fancy or luxurious but comfy with big tv and tea / coffee in room. The scenery here is spectacular. Staff are friendly and major bonus being pet friendly you can take dog in rooms plus you can take your dog to the bistro bar which is great there's also a beer garden. Bar/ bistro food is quality cuisine and breakfast was fantastic.
There is a wee shop around corner. Bus stop across the road. Train station 2 minutes walk from hotel. Comfy and convenient. Could be more modern but then it wouldn't be as authentic as this gem.
There is a wee shop around corner. Bus stop across the road. Train station 2 minutes walk from hotel. Comfy and convenient. Could be more modern but then it wouldn't be as authentic as this gem.
Craig Thomson
May 09, 2022
Al Pte
Mar 31, 2022
A little bit dated rooms but bathroom fresh looking although shower water pressure is low. I still rate this place highly as the room was cosy when it was freezing outside. Good atmosphere and Friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent. Overall better than other places within half hours drive which cost a lot more. Menus are down to earth and decent prices, evening meals good. Menus in others nearby far too fancy and expensive. Will definitely be back. A good relaxing weekend.
Jason Levy
Dec 14, 2021
We had a fairly good meal. Although not as good as a previous visit, it was the last night they were serving meals until after Christmas, I had supposedly fresh fish, but it didn't seem fresh to me, also the chips were fairly dry. It made me wonder if I got what was left before closing, the waitress was very good.
