Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG
US$119
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$119
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG average US$64 in the cheapest month (January) and US$119 in the most expensive month (September), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$64 |
| February | US$71 |
| March | US$74 |
| April | US$84 |
| May | US$87 |
| June | US$104 |
| July | US$82 |
| August | US$90 |
| September | US$119 |
| October | US$79 |
| November | US$81 |
| December | US$68 |
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Most expensive: September (~US$119)
Cheapest: January (~US$64)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Rooms
Stay in one of 155 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Location
A stay at Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG places you in the heart of Aberdeen, within a 15-minute walk of Union Square Shopping Centre and St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Aberdeen Music Hall and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Prince Albert the Prince Consort.
What's nearby
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral(0.2 Miles)
Aberdeen Music Hall(0.3 Miles)
The Duke of Gordon(0.3 Miles)
Prince Albert the Prince Consort(0.4 Miles)
His Majesty's Theatre(0.4 Miles)
Union Terrace Gardens(0.5 Miles)
Academy(0.5 Miles)
Belmont Picturehouse(0.5 Miles)
Edward VII(0.5 Miles)
Robert Gordon's College(0.5 Miles)
The Trinity Centre(0.5 Miles)
Aberdeen Art Gallery(0.6 Miles)
Bon Accord Centre(0.6 Miles)
Bon-Accord Centre(0.6 Miles)
Provost Skene's House(0.7 Miles)
The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)(7 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Dry cleaning
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Location
Chapel Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral (0.2 Miles)
Aberdeen Music Hall (0.3 Miles)
The Duke of Gordon (0.3 Miles)
Prince Albert the Prince Consort (0.4 Miles)
His Majesty's Theatre (0.4 Miles)
Union Terrace Gardens (0.5 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.2
Very good
Based on 3,752 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
38%
Couple
23%
Family
23%
Group
11%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG, travellers highlight a central, walkable location and consistently friendly staff, alongside generally comfortable, clean rooms, while recurring drawbacks include limited on‑site parking, some street noise, and signs of dated bathrooms.
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What guests think
At Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG, travellers highlight a central, walkable location and consistently friendly staff, alongside generally comfortable, clean rooms, while recurring drawbacks include limited on‑site parking, some street noise, and signs of dated bathrooms.
Breakfast is included and widely appreciated for choice, though several reviews cite crowding, lukewarm items, or uneven quality. Expect a value‑focused, city‑center base with friendly service and trade‑offs.
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Facilities
On‑site parking is very limited and bays are tight; many guests used nearby paid multi‑storey parking instead. The bar is basic and was occasionally under‑stocked.
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S
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Hotel nice and clean with very friendly and helpful staff. Limited hotel parking so book that in advance, but there is a good multi-story car park just 100 yards away which is reasonably priced if there is no space at the hotel.
Hotel nice and clean with very friendly and helpful staff. Limited hotel parking so book that in advance, but there is a good multi-story car park just 100 yards away which is reasonably priced if there is no space at the hotel.
10
Anne
8 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect location. Paid parking right at the hotel £10 a day but need to book in advance. Lovely welcoming staff
Perfect location. Paid parking right at the hotel £10 a day but need to book in advance. Lovely welcoming staff
8
Katherine
4 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff were excellent and always very friendly and willing to help. The room could do with a bit of a refresh, particularly the bathroom (a fair bit of mold and staining on the walls) but it was functional. Breakfast was disappointing. The tables felt crammed in and were difficult to navigate at times and the selection was limited. Bacon was like cardboard every day. Parking was decent value and our space was always available however the spaces have big pillars in them and not much room to negotiate so larger vehicles be aware of this. There is parking just down the road as well. Room facilities were good, with a fan, iron, TV and plenty of clean towels.
Staff were excellent and always very friendly and willing to help. The room could do with a bit of a refresh, particularly the bathroom (a fair bit of mold and staining on the walls) but it was functional. Breakfast was disappointing. The tables felt crammed in and were difficult to navigate at times and the selection was limited. Bacon was like cardboard every day. Parking was decent value and our space was always available however the spaces have big pillars in them and not much room to negotiate so larger vehicles be aware of this. There is parking just down the road as well. Room facilities were good, with a fan, iron, TV and plenty of clean towels.
8
JOHN B
2 Nov 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Hotel was nice with a good breakfast buffet. Room was a nice size and was quiet. The only issue I had was with parking. The hotel had limited parking space so I ended up parking at a municipal garage about a block away. Downtown Aberdeen was going through a lot of renewal and did not have the shopping that I wanted.
Hotel was nice with a good breakfast buffet. Room was a nice size and was quiet. The only issue I had was with parking. The hotel had limited parking space so I ended up parking at a municipal garage about a block away. Downtown Aberdeen was going through a lot of renewal and did not have the shopping that I wanted.
8
RUAIRIDH
1 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Overnight. Breakfast was included, but is fairly basic. Parking here is tricky and expensive.
Overnight. Breakfast was included, but is fairly basic. Parking here is tricky and expensive.
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Thomas
18 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Parking was limited within the hotel however there was a council ran card park 5 mins up the road. The breakfast was not the best. Yes there was variety but not cooked to best of quality. Walls are paper thin and anyone walking up and down the corridors amplifies regardless of the time of day
Parking was limited within the hotel however there was a council ran card park 5 mins up the road. The breakfast was not the best. Yes there was variety but not cooked to best of quality. Walls are paper thin and anyone walking up and down the corridors amplifies regardless of the time of day
8
Rapheal
26 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The parking space wasn’t great. Too tight to park a big vehicle
The parking space wasn’t great. Too tight to park a big vehicle
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Stuart
8 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
10 car parking spaces for 155 rooms. Wasn't clear on any marketing material so ended up paying for multi-storey car parking, off-site. Unclear as to how you would be allocated one of the 10 spaces as the reception didn't appear to know. Noisy during the early hours with other rooms doors closing. We've been before and didn't encounter issues (we haven't taken the car before however). A little disappointed this time around.
10 car parking spaces for 155 rooms. Wasn't clear on any marketing material so ended up paying for multi-storey car parking, off-site. Unclear as to how you would be allocated one of the 10 spaces as the reception didn't appear to know. Noisy during the early hours with other rooms doors closing. We've been before and didn't encounter issues (we haven't taken the car before however). A little disappointed this time around.
8
Linda
23 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Bar not stocked very well. Tennants lager ran out after 2 nights, whisky choice very poor and no lemonade after first night. Housekeeping were pestering us to leave at 10.10 am. But emails stated quite clearly check out was at 11 am
Bar not stocked very well. Tennants lager ran out after 2 nights, whisky choice very poor and no lemonade after first night. Housekeeping were pestering us to leave at 10.10 am. But emails stated quite clearly check out was at 11 am
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Terence
21 Mar 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
This is certainly does not meet the standards expected of a Holiday Inn and I would never stay there again. They charged more for the room than was agreed of Expedia. The room had no hot water from the bathroom sink and after 4 days it still was not repaired. The TV did not work properly and gave repeated no signal available. Again for the 4 days it did not work properly, or cut out mid show. There was no information in the room regarding how to use the TV, phone etc. No information regarding what to do, local placers of interests and nearby restaurants even though they do not have a restaurant. There was a bar but they ran out of beer on Saturday night. The hotel was fully because of the World Short Mat bowling competition so moving was not a option. I made one local call to a toll free number and they tried to charge me 10 pounds. Everyone I talked to at the hotel which was a lot as most of us were in the competition agreed we would never to stay there again and as the majority were from Europe the Holiday Inn brand is now one to avoid.
This is certainly does not meet the standards expected of a Holiday Inn and I would never stay there again. They charged more for the room than was agreed of Expedia. The room had no hot water from the bathroom sink and after 4 days it still was not repaired. The TV did not work properly and gave repeated no signal available. Again for the 4 days it did not work properly, or cut out mid show. There was no information in the room regarding how to use the TV, phone etc. No information regarding what to do, local placers of interests and nearby restaurants even though they do not have a restaurant. There was a bar but they ran out of beer on Saturday night. The hotel was fully because of the World Short Mat bowling competition so moving was not a option. I made one local call to a toll free number and they tried to charge me 10 pounds. Everyone I talked to at the hotel which was a lot as most of us were in the competition agreed we would never to stay there again and as the majority were from Europe the Holiday Inn brand is now one to avoid.
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms clean, but several reported issues such as mould, tired bathrooms, and occasional housekeeping lapses.
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Steven
10 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room Clean, Staff good and good range of food for breakfast
Room Clean, Staff good and good range of food for breakfast
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S
29 Nov 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Hotel nice and clean with very friendly and helpful staff. Limited hotel parking so book that in advance, but there is a good multi-story car park just 100 yards away which is reasonably priced if there is no space at the hotel.
Hotel nice and clean with very friendly and helpful staff. Limited hotel parking so book that in advance, but there is a good multi-story car park just 100 yards away which is reasonably priced if there is no space at the hotel.
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Noah
7 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was very rundown and shabby. I was put into a disabled access room. The bathroom wasn’t clean when I arrived and the light switch was broken, meaning I couldn’t turn the light or fan off during my entire stay. Apparently, this is good “because the floor gets very wet in that room because of the open shower.” Between the bathroom light and the bright green exit sign right above the inside of my door, I got a terrible night’s sleep after a very long day of travel. Thankfully, I was only there for one night before moving on. I will not be staying at this hotel again.
The hotel was very rundown and shabby. I was put into a disabled access room. The bathroom wasn’t clean when I arrived and the light switch was broken, meaning I couldn’t turn the light or fan off during my entire stay. Apparently, this is good “because the floor gets very wet in that room because of the open shower.” Between the bathroom light and the bright green exit sign right above the inside of my door, I got a terrible night’s sleep after a very long day of travel. Thankfully, I was only there for one night before moving on. I will not be staying at this hotel again.
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Allan
4 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Bathroom in the room in very poor condition door handle hanging off, shower hose leaking more water than coming out of the shower head, painted floor tiles in poor condition and the sink tap the noise from it when you open the tap was horrendous reported to reception and they didn’t seem interested very poor state for a holiday inn.
Bathroom in the room in very poor condition door handle hanging off, shower hose leaking more water than coming out of the shower head, painted floor tiles in poor condition and the sink tap the noise from it when you open the tap was horrendous reported to reception and they didn’t seem interested very poor state for a holiday inn.
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Katherine
4 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff were excellent and always very friendly and willing to help. The room could do with a bit of a refresh, particularly the bathroom (a fair bit of mold and staining on the walls) but it was functional. Breakfast was disappointing. The tables felt crammed in and were difficult to navigate at times and the selection was limited. Bacon was like cardboard every day. Parking was decent value and our space was always available however the spaces have big pillars in them and not much room to negotiate so larger vehicles be aware of this. There is parking just down the road as well. Room facilities were good, with a fan, iron, TV and plenty of clean towels.
Staff were excellent and always very friendly and willing to help. The room could do with a bit of a refresh, particularly the bathroom (a fair bit of mold and staining on the walls) but it was functional. Breakfast was disappointing. The tables felt crammed in and were difficult to navigate at times and the selection was limited. Bacon was like cardboard every day. Parking was decent value and our space was always available however the spaces have big pillars in them and not much room to negotiate so larger vehicles be aware of this. There is parking just down the road as well. Room facilities were good, with a fan, iron, TV and plenty of clean towels.
6
Diane
4 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I’ve stayed in many IHG hotels before and this is by far the poorest in terms of room cleanliness. The bathroom / shower floor was in need of repair or full replacement. I felt the need to wear my shoes or socks in the room as the floor did not look clean at all. Thankfully I only needed to stay a couple of nights and was out all day for work. I will not be returning until the rooms are fully renovated.
I’ve stayed in many IHG hotels before and this is by far the poorest in terms of room cleanliness. The bathroom / shower floor was in need of repair or full replacement. I felt the need to wear my shoes or socks in the room as the floor did not look clean at all. Thankfully I only needed to stay a couple of nights and was out all day for work. I will not be returning until the rooms are fully renovated.
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Justyna
30 Oct 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Dirty towels and beddings.
Dirty towels and beddings.
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Andrew
22 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Have stayed here quite a few times over the years.. But the last few times it seems to becoming a little run down and needs a good freshen up. Never used to have to book a breakfast slot.Booked one on this trip as only staying one night. The breakfast area wasn't that busy and have never been turned away in the past that there was too many people. So no idea why this has been introduced Thats one part of going away.. Not having to rush for breakfast. The room was up on the fourth floor. Generally clean.. Yet alot of long hanging cobwebs on the roof. Silicone on shower room is in need of a redo.. Alot of black mould on it Staff friendly and helpful Only booked this hotel for the location.. Near to a music venue Will be looking elsewhere in future Plenty more selection in the centre of Aberdeen Shame they've let if go like this
Have stayed here quite a few times over the years.. But the last few times it seems to becoming a little run down and needs a good freshen up. Never used to have to book a breakfast slot.Booked one on this trip as only staying one night. The breakfast area wasn't that busy and have never been turned away in the past that there was too many people. So no idea why this has been introduced Thats one part of going away.. Not having to rush for breakfast. The room was up on the fourth floor. Generally clean.. Yet alot of long hanging cobwebs on the roof. Silicone on shower room is in need of a redo.. Alot of black mould on it Staff friendly and helpful Only booked this hotel for the location.. Near to a music venue Will be looking elsewhere in future Plenty more selection in the centre of Aberdeen Shame they've let if go like this
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Kirsti
1 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is ideally situated. Staff are friendly, rooms are clean and what you would expect from a hotel chain of this nature. Breakfast options are varied and staff welcoming and helpful.
This hotel is ideally situated. Staff are friendly, rooms are clean and what you would expect from a hotel chain of this nature. Breakfast options are varied and staff welcoming and helpful.
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Sergio
22 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is dirty and stinky. Moquette full of dust and the morning after I have found a slug/worm on the floor
Hotel is dirty and stinky. Moquette full of dust and the morning after I have found a slug/worm on the floor
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Rooms
Beds are generally comfortable and some rooms are quiet, but others feel dated, suffer from late‑night street noise, or get uncomfortably warm without air‑conditioning. Wi‑Fi reliability and family sofa beds received mixed feedback.
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chris
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, looks a little tired in places. Need to move the smoking location as its right outside the front door as with someone who has a lung condition not ideal having to walk through cigarette smoke to get to hotel. Car park was tight and not alot of spaces. Room was OK bed comfortable although alot of noiss from doors slamming (need soft close mechanism on doors) Breakfast was a good selection and very nice, fresh.
Great location, looks a little tired in places. Need to move the smoking location as its right outside the front door as with someone who has a lung condition not ideal having to walk through cigarette smoke to get to hotel. Car park was tight and not alot of spaces. Room was OK bed comfortable although alot of noiss from doors slamming (need soft close mechanism on doors) Breakfast was a good selection and very nice, fresh.
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Gary
9 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is opposite an all night bakers visited by people at the end of their evening. It is very noisy from around midnight to 4am. The hotel has little or no sound proofing.
Hotel is opposite an all night bakers visited by people at the end of their evening. It is very noisy from around midnight to 4am. The hotel has little or no sound proofing.
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Gail
8 Apr 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Good stay at the hotel. Nice helpful staff, good breakfast. Only problem was the internet was not very good but would recommend and will be visiting again in the future!
Good stay at the hotel. Nice helpful staff, good breakfast. Only problem was the internet was not very good but would recommend and will be visiting again in the future!
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Andreas
15 Dec 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Pros: Friendly and helpful staff, good hotel breakfast, central location, good bed, great price. Cons: Worn-out room, thin walls (very noisy). I stayed at this hotel for 5 days, and there’s a lot to like, although there are some major downsides. For the size of the hotel, the breakfast was very good. The staff were very helpful, and always gave me a warm welcome at breakfast. The bed was comfortable, and the room cleaning was good. The room was one of the cheaper options in the city, so you can’t expect too much. I was placed in room 101, a handicap-accessible room. Although the room was spacious, it was worn-out. The bathroom was especially outdated and in need of a serious upgrade. The worst part about the room was the noise. It was very noisy between the room, the hallway, and other rooms. You could clearly hear the neighboring room's TV, conversations, and other activities. If you’re sensitive to noise, I wouldn’t recommend this hotel. However, if occasional noise isn’t a big deal for you, this is overall a very good deal for the price, as you get everything you need at an affordable rate. I’ll choose this hotel again the next time I’m in Aberdeen.
Pros: Friendly and helpful staff, good hotel breakfast, central location, good bed, great price. Cons: Worn-out room, thin walls (very noisy). I stayed at this hotel for 5 days, and there’s a lot to like, although there are some major downsides. For the size of the hotel, the breakfast was very good. The staff were very helpful, and always gave me a warm welcome at breakfast. The bed was comfortable, and the room cleaning was good. The room was one of the cheaper options in the city, so you can’t expect too much. I was placed in room 101, a handicap-accessible room. Although the room was spacious, it was worn-out. The bathroom was especially outdated and in need of a serious upgrade. The worst part about the room was the noise. It was very noisy between the room, the hallway, and other rooms. You could clearly hear the neighboring room's TV, conversations, and other activities. If you’re sensitive to noise, I wouldn’t recommend this hotel. However, if occasional noise isn’t a big deal for you, this is overall a very good deal for the price, as you get everything you need at an affordable rate. I’ll choose this hotel again the next time I’m in Aberdeen.
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Tracey
22 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, friendly staff, comfortable bed, good blackout curtains, breakfast was okay, just warm and very busy. Only gripe, our room was by the wheelie bins, so an early wake up call!
Clean room, friendly staff, comfortable bed, good blackout curtains, breakfast was okay, just warm and very busy. Only gripe, our room was by the wheelie bins, so an early wake up call!
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Charlie
13 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room at the front impacted by close proximity to nightclub so early hours there’s too much post club noise
Room at the front impacted by close proximity to nightclub so early hours there’s too much post club noise
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SHUJAT
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Hotel over all is good and walking Distance to city Centre just the Family room is cramped
The Hotel over all is good and walking Distance to city Centre just the Family room is cramped
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Sheena
25 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The arrangement at front door means when it rains you have to run through a waterfall. Room very hot, opening windows means noise from Taxi rank till 3:30 in the morning followed by seagulls seagulling from 04:30
The arrangement at front door means when it rains you have to run through a waterfall. Room very hot, opening windows means noise from Taxi rank till 3:30 in the morning followed by seagulls seagulling from 04:30
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David
29 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
OK so new for this week was an odd smell in room 303 (a bit like fusty dettol) but not enought to warrant a room swap, TV still cuts out after half an hour and still no bbc 2, they need to get this fixed. That said the loaction is nice and central, wi-fi solid, and staff very good indeed.
OK so new for this week was an odd smell in room 303 (a bit like fusty dettol) but not enought to warrant a room swap, TV still cuts out after half an hour and still no bbc 2, they need to get this fixed. That said the loaction is nice and central, wi-fi solid, and staff very good indeed.
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David
6 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ok and very reasonably priced. No air con and very stuffy room. Mattress very soft, probably old and needs replaced. Sofa bed very uncomfortable. Breakfast good. Location excellent and parking very useful
Ok and very reasonably priced. No air con and very stuffy room. Mattress very soft, probably old and needs replaced. Sofa bed very uncomfortable. Breakfast good. Location excellent and parking very useful
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Service
Service is frequently praised as friendly and helpful, with several staff singled out for going the extra mile. A few guests experienced slow or inattentive check‑in and inconsistent responses to issues.
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Stephanie
12 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is fine, we stayed for one night and had breakfast included (it’s a lovely spread but very salty). The check in was frustrating as there was nowhere to park our car (disappointing as I had picked the hotel specifically because parking was said to be included, you now need to reserve a spot in advance and pay £10) and ended up having to park in the staff carpark (then told if I don’t move I’ll get a fine…) my partner took our bags to the room while I tried to find another place to park. I came back to learn for the past 5-10 minutes that he was locked out and told that he wasn’t using the keycard properly. So I went down and explained none of the keycards worked for the room we were given, only to be told the same thing that my partner had been told. After some pressing on my part, someone came with me and lo and behold the keycards didn’t work at all. Eventually, we were assigned another room opposite the original one, but I didn’t appreciate the waiting around and the repetitive brushing off during check in.
The hotel is fine, we stayed for one night and had breakfast included (it’s a lovely spread but very salty). The check in was frustrating as there was nowhere to park our car (disappointing as I had picked the hotel specifically because parking was said to be included, you now need to reserve a spot in advance and pay £10) and ended up having to park in the staff carpark (then told if I don’t move I’ll get a fine…) my partner took our bags to the room while I tried to find another place to park. I came back to learn for the past 5-10 minutes that he was locked out and told that he wasn’t using the keycard properly. So I went down and explained none of the keycards worked for the room we were given, only to be told the same thing that my partner had been told. After some pressing on my part, someone came with me and lo and behold the keycards didn’t work at all. Eventually, we were assigned another room opposite the original one, but I didn’t appreciate the waiting around and the repetitive brushing off during check in.
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Gillian
21 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Disappointed with this stay. Had asked for a parking space before arrival & assured I would get one. Car park very small & full. Person on desk at arrival was quite rude & lacked customer service. Made a situation more stressful than it needed to be after a long day. Room averaged& not what’s expected of Holiday Inn Express. One good member of staff Rachel redeemed my faith in the hotel.
Disappointed with this stay. Had asked for a parking space before arrival & assured I would get one. Car park very small & full. Person on desk at arrival was quite rude & lacked customer service. Made a situation more stressful than it needed to be after a long day. Room averaged& not what’s expected of Holiday Inn Express. One good member of staff Rachel redeemed my faith in the hotel.
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Chelle
12 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Was made to wait almost an hour after check in time of 2pm as the room wasnt ready. Staff werent exactly the friendliest with the exception of one female member. The staff refunded my security deposit wen someone else checked out and didnt speak to me about wich meant up check out i was called a liar and treated disgustingly which caused myself and my newly married husband of one day to check out early. When i made a complaint i was told nothing would be done i will never recomend here for a stay ever and i will never be coming back here. In future i will go elsewhere and recommend strongly for people i know to go elsewhere.
Was made to wait almost an hour after check in time of 2pm as the room wasnt ready. Staff werent exactly the friendliest with the exception of one female member. The staff refunded my security deposit wen someone else checked out and didnt speak to me about wich meant up check out i was called a liar and treated disgustingly which caused myself and my newly married husband of one day to check out early. When i made a complaint i was told nothing would be done i will never recomend here for a stay ever and i will never be coming back here. In future i will go elsewhere and recommend strongly for people i know to go elsewhere.
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Judith
2 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
A great spot for this hotel, close to some of the main sites (art gallery and old town) plus the bars and restaurants around Union Street. A very clean bedroom, with super cosy bed (and a choice of hard or soft pillows) plus shower room. Very accommodating and pleasant staff too (they gave me a sewing kit and shoe polish kit when I realised I needed them).
A great spot for this hotel, close to some of the main sites (art gallery and old town) plus the bars and restaurants around Union Street. A very clean bedroom, with super cosy bed (and a choice of hard or soft pillows) plus shower room. Very accommodating and pleasant staff too (they gave me a sewing kit and shoe polish kit when I realised I needed them).
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Richard
28 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Not enough staff when checking in, had to wait in a queue to check in (but did get a free cup of tea while waiting).
Not enough staff when checking in, had to wait in a queue to check in (but did get a free cup of tea while waiting).
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Laura
11 Jun 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
I can't say enough about these incredible people. From the moment we arrived we felt completely taken care of. We met Rachel first, checking us in and making sure we had everything we needed. Maya and Yulia are any employers dream of employees. There were many others whose names i cant remember, but I'll never forget my stay in Aberdeen and the beautiful people who live and work there.
I can't say enough about these incredible people. From the moment we arrived we felt completely taken care of. We met Rachel first, checking us in and making sure we had everything we needed. Maya and Yulia are any employers dream of employees. There were many others whose names i cant remember, but I'll never forget my stay in Aberdeen and the beautiful people who live and work there.
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Karen
29 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Brilliant staff
Brilliant staff
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leslie
3 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Had absolutely great time , staff really Friendly and helpful
Had absolutely great time , staff really Friendly and helpful
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Kerry
28 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Always a warm & friendly welcome from the staff. Good breakfast. Always enough to eat. Check out, excellent service from Maya. She always goes the extra mile for you.
Always a warm & friendly welcome from the staff. Good breakfast. Always enough to eat. Check out, excellent service from Maya. She always goes the extra mile for you.
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Stewart
23 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Typical from the brand. Purposeful and spotlessly clean room and shower room. Comfortable bed and quiet sleep. However there was no one on check In when we arrived and a queue formed with none of us being checked in. Cutlery supplies non existent. One girl doing her best to do everything but with a busy breakfast room she could’ve done with help !
Typical from the brand. Purposeful and spotlessly clean room and shower room. Comfortable bed and quiet sleep. However there was no one on check In when we arrived and a queue formed with none of us being checked in. Cutlery supplies non existent. One girl doing her best to do everything but with a busy breakfast room she could’ve done with help !
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Location
Central and walkable to Union Street, shops, restaurants and transport. Some street‑facing rooms pick up late‑night noise from nearby venues or the bakery.
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Gary
9 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is opposite an all night bakers visited by people at the end of their evening. It is very noisy from around midnight to 4am. The hotel has little or no sound proofing.
Hotel is opposite an all night bakers visited by people at the end of their evening. It is very noisy from around midnight to 4am. The hotel has little or no sound proofing.
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Leif Arne
26 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Central and convenient hotel downtown Aberdeen.
Central and convenient hotel downtown Aberdeen.
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Viv
16 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel right in the City centre, rooms were very clean and comfortable, A lovely selection for breakfast with both hot and cold foods available, very handy and reasonably priced long stay parking very close by, will definitely recommend to others.
Great hotel right in the City centre, rooms were very clean and comfortable, A lovely selection for breakfast with both hot and cold foods available, very handy and reasonably priced long stay parking very close by, will definitely recommend to others.
10
Lorraine
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location next to the very lovely Thistle Street with lots of independent shops
Great location next to the very lovely Thistle Street with lots of independent shops
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Nicholas
26 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ideal for Aberdeen city centre, just off Union Street
Ideal for Aberdeen city centre, just off Union Street
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Craig
8 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location for venturing into the city, parking available locally at low cost, excellent breakfast choice, clean and staff very welcoming. On the downside, the street facing bedrooms are noisy when revellers exit pubs in the early hours of the morning and whilst earplugs provided by hotel it disturbed our sleep.
Great location for venturing into the city, parking available locally at low cost, excellent breakfast choice, clean and staff very welcoming. On the downside, the street facing bedrooms are noisy when revellers exit pubs in the early hours of the morning and whilst earplugs provided by hotel it disturbed our sleep.
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chris
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Close to the shops and parking just along the road . Good location
Close to the shops and parking just along the road . Good location
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Anthony
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient hotel just off Aberdeens Main Street. 10 minutes walk to train station. Quiet room (at back of hotel) Good breakfast including gluten free.
Convenient hotel just off Aberdeens Main Street. 10 minutes walk to train station. Quiet room (at back of hotel) Good breakfast including gluten free.
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Nneka
12 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel is close to shops, local buses and city centre. Excellent location.
Hotel is close to shops, local buses and city centre. Excellent location.
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Robert
7 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice quiet location just off Union Street a 10 minute walk to centre of Aberdeen plenty of eateries to choose from and bars to visit a nice stay.
Nice quiet location just off Union Street a 10 minute walk to centre of Aberdeen plenty of eateries to choose from and bars to visit a nice stay.
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Dining
Breakfast is included and often described as good with a decent selection. However, multiple reviews note inconsistency, including crowding, lukewarm items, limited variety, occasional shortages, and weak coffee.
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Maggie
27 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room freezing radiator on but very poor. Just warm . No heating in bathroom. Bed too hard. No bacon for half an hour on Saturday but on Sunday it ran out again but the manager was excellent and brought more straight out. Receptionist totally disinterested in any issues when raised
Room freezing radiator on but very poor. Just warm . No heating in bathroom. Bed too hard. No bacon for half an hour on Saturday but on Sunday it ran out again but the manager was excellent and brought more straight out. Receptionist totally disinterested in any issues when raised
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Ratchadaporn
15 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Buffet food is very little. Canned fruits used to put on the plates for customers are rotten, have bubbles and are mushy, which is not checked by the hotel. The room is very small for a family of four people, the price is for four people. Will not come back here again.
Buffet food is very little. Canned fruits used to put on the plates for customers are rotten, have bubbles and are mushy, which is not checked by the hotel. The room is very small for a family of four people, the price is for four people. Will not come back here again.
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Steven
10 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room Clean, Staff good and good range of food for breakfast
Room Clean, Staff good and good range of food for breakfast
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Viv
16 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel right in the City centre, rooms were very clean and comfortable, A lovely selection for breakfast with both hot and cold foods available, very handy and reasonably priced long stay parking very close by, will definitely recommend to others.
Great hotel right in the City centre, rooms were very clean and comfortable, A lovely selection for breakfast with both hot and cold foods available, very handy and reasonably priced long stay parking very close by, will definitely recommend to others.
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Katherine
4 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff were excellent and always very friendly and willing to help. The room could do with a bit of a refresh, particularly the bathroom (a fair bit of mold and staining on the walls) but it was functional. Breakfast was disappointing. The tables felt crammed in and were difficult to navigate at times and the selection was limited. Bacon was like cardboard every day. Parking was decent value and our space was always available however the spaces have big pillars in them and not much room to negotiate so larger vehicles be aware of this. There is parking just down the road as well. Room facilities were good, with a fan, iron, TV and plenty of clean towels.
Staff were excellent and always very friendly and willing to help. The room could do with a bit of a refresh, particularly the bathroom (a fair bit of mold and staining on the walls) but it was functional. Breakfast was disappointing. The tables felt crammed in and were difficult to navigate at times and the selection was limited. Bacon was like cardboard every day. Parking was decent value and our space was always available however the spaces have big pillars in them and not much room to negotiate so larger vehicles be aware of this. There is parking just down the road as well. Room facilities were good, with a fan, iron, TV and plenty of clean towels.
10
shirley
19 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ideal base for an overnight stay. Clean and comfortable. Great options for breakfast
Ideal base for an overnight stay. Clean and comfortable. Great options for breakfast
10
Charles
4 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great stay at the Holiday Inn Express. It is situated conveniently for town centre shopping and 5 minutes' walk will take you to Union Square Shopping Centre. Our room was spacious with a comfortable bed and a really well-appointed bathroom. The breakfast was excellent. It is a treat to have decent orange juice and excellent, strong Americano coffee. Great choice of both cold and hot breakfast items. Staff were really helpful both at reception and in the restaurant. A great stay!
We had a great stay at the Holiday Inn Express. It is situated conveniently for town centre shopping and 5 minutes' walk will take you to Union Square Shopping Centre. Our room was spacious with a comfortable bed and a really well-appointed bathroom. The breakfast was excellent. It is a treat to have decent orange juice and excellent, strong Americano coffee. Great choice of both cold and hot breakfast items. Staff were really helpful both at reception and in the restaurant. A great stay!
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Anthony
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient hotel just off Aberdeens Main Street. 10 minutes walk to train station. Quiet room (at back of hotel) Good breakfast including gluten free.
Convenient hotel just off Aberdeens Main Street. 10 minutes walk to train station. Quiet room (at back of hotel) Good breakfast including gluten free.
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Jane
14 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The coffee machine was out of order for breakfast. Instant coffee is NOT an acceptable substitute! I was told I could buy coffee in the attached cafe. Why? I had already paid for breakfast.
The coffee machine was out of order for breakfast. Instant coffee is NOT an acceptable substitute! I was told I could buy coffee in the attached cafe. Why? I had already paid for breakfast.
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stephen
2 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The breakfast is one of the worst II have ever had.It said it was Cumberland sausage it may have be driven through Cumbria.On the m6 and crapt on the m6 on the way The coffee was like dishwater The best things about the hotel was the Bakery across the road
The breakfast is one of the worst II have ever had.It said it was Cumberland sausage it may have be driven through Cumbria.On the m6 and crapt on the m6 on the way The coffee was like dishwater The best things about the hotel was the Bakery across the road
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Calvin
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Very thing good
Very thing good
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Mark
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Really tired decor and general ambience. Carpets were discoloured and stained throughout corridors and stairs. A very bad smell pervaded throughout the lobby and common areas, so suspect very poor ventilation.
Really tired decor and general ambience. Carpets were discoloured and stained throughout corridors and stairs. A very bad smell pervaded throughout the lobby and common areas, so suspect very poor ventilation.
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Rowena
31 Jul 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
Hotel very clean. Staff friendly. Breakfast really good
Hotel very clean. Staff friendly. Breakfast really good
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Michael
24 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Good night, clean and friendly
Good night, clean and friendly
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Lars Bo
18 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nice people, parking not existing
Nice people, parking not existing
FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG
Is parking available at the property?
Self parking is available onsite for a fee of GBP 12 per day. Nearby parking is also available for GBP 15 per day, located just 98 feet away. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests beyond the two adults sharing a guestroom.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Guests should contact the property directly to arrange for bringing pets.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability. Guests can request this in advance.
What accessibility features does the property offer?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and facilities are not provided.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is centrally located in Aberdeen, within a 15-minute walk of Union Square Shopping Centre and St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral. It is approximately 0.3 miles from Aberdeen Music Hall and 0.4 miles from Prince Albert the Prince Consort.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified in the provided information.
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What do room rates typically look like at Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG in Aberdeen?
Over the next 60–90 days, room rates at Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG in Aberdeen typically average around US$64 a night for two guests, ranging from US$55 to US$104 on peak dates.
When is the best time to visit Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG if you want fewer crowds?
September is the busiest month for Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG in Aberdeen, with demand peaking then, while July is the quietest month for crowds and availability. Plan travel in early autumn only if you prefer a lively city; choose July for the least crowded stay.
Which month has the lowest room rates at Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG in Aberdeen?
January is the cheapest month to stay at Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG in Aberdeen, averaging US$76 a night; September is the priciest at US$142. January’s lower rates come even though July is the quietest month for crowds, so the quietest and cheapest months do not match.
What’s the neighbourhood like around Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG in Aberdeen?
Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG in Aberdeen sits in Aberdeenshire within easy walking distance of attractions like Aberdeen Art Gallery, Union Terrace Gardens, and His Majesty's Theatre. The hotel appeals to business travellers and families and carries business and eco-friendly themes in its positioning.
How does the nightly price at Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG in Aberdeen compare to recent weeks?
The current price at Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre by IHG in Aberdeen is US$131 per night for 2 guests, which is high for this hotel: about 30% above its US$100 average over the last 60 days. Most nights over that period fell between US$66 and US$166.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-04: 133.85284747161865USD
- 2026-09-05: 133.73025859680175USD
- 2026-09-06: 67.99508682479858USD
- 2026-09-07: 129.904821144104USD
- 2026-09-08: 192.873228024292USD
- 2026-09-09: 136.840861579895USD
- 2026-09-10: 74.89932149505616USD
- 2026-09-11: 83.89083223419189USD
- 2026-09-12: 131.44728779754638USD
- 2026-09-13: 55.658197907257076USD
- 2026-09-14: 99.56967906951904USD
- 2026-09-15: 102.56023622131347USD
- 2026-09-16: 98.56560219726562USD
- 2026-09-17: 79.64706855316162USD
- 2026-09-18: 70.93441095352173USD
- 2026-09-19: 112.51431108398437USD
- 2026-09-20: 60.72132223510742USD
- 2026-09-21: 77.6533667388916USD
- 2026-09-22: 89.61559534606934USD
- 2026-09-23: 83.64170257720947USD
- 2026-09-24: 60.72132223510742USD
- 2026-09-25: 70.69707056274414USD
- 2026-09-26: 102.56023622131347USD
- 2026-09-27: 55.751506338500974USD
- 2026-09-28: 60.72132223510742USD
- 2026-09-29: 98.56560219726562USD
- 2026-09-30: 70.57751207427978USD
- 2026-10-01: 70.68984459762574USD
- 2026-10-02: 64.71595625915528USD
- 2026-10-03: 79.64706855316162USD
- 2026-10-04: 52.76094918670654USD
- 2026-10-05: 56.94344058227539USD
- 2026-10-06: 74.93240764312745USD
- 2026-10-07: 66.70243653869629USD
- 2026-10-08: 56.74835724563599USD
- 2026-10-09: 60.72132223510742USD
- 2026-10-10: 83.64170257720947USD
- 2026-10-11: 52.943436926269534USD
- 2026-10-12: 56.74835724563599USD
- 2026-10-13: 66.93641426391602USD
- 2026-10-14: 61.938921724700926USD
- 2026-10-15: 56.74835724563599USD
- 2026-10-16: 56.74835724563599USD
- 2026-10-17: 79.64706855316162USD
- 2026-10-18: 52.943436926269534USD
- 2026-10-19: 56.74835724563599USD
- 2026-10-20: 61.73262064208984USD
- 2026-10-21: 56.74835724563599USD
- 2026-10-22: 56.95142414398193USD
- 2026-10-23: 61.725399107360836USD
- 2026-10-24: 83.64170257720947USD
- 2026-10-25: 52.76094918670654USD
- 2026-10-26: 56.94344058227539USD
- 2026-10-27: 66.93641426391602USD
- 2026-10-28: 61.93746412658691USD
- 2026-10-29: 56.95142414398193USD
- 2026-10-30: 65.71280716629028USD
- 2026-10-31: 83.64170257720947USD
- 2026-11-01: 56.66077730789185USD
- 2026-11-02: 58.9404297454834USD
- 2026-11-03: 98.56560219726562USD
- 2026-11-04: 68.69614278335571USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- Parking height restrictions apply.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Self parking fee: GBP 15 per day
- Nearby parking fee: GBP 15 per day (98 ft away)
- Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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