Hotel
Alford
8.7/10

The Forbes Arms Hotel

Comfortable Accommodations: The Forbes Arms Hotel in Alford offers family rooms with private bathrooms, river views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a traditional Scottish restaurant serving lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. The family-friendly ambience ensures a pleasant dining experience. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a garden, terrace, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, electric vehicle charging station, bicycle parking, and free on-site private parking. Local Attractions: Located 40 km from Aberdeen Airport, the hotel is close to Craigievar Castle (9 km) and Huntly Castle (27 km). Other attractions include Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum (46 km) and Kildrummy Castle (14 km).

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
Breakfast info: Full English/Irish
Free private parking available at the hotel

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Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

Forbes Arms Hotel, Alford, AB33 8QJ, United Kingdom, Alford, United Kingdom

Facilities

Free parking Non-smoking rooms Free WiFi Restaurant Family rooms Bar Breakfast

Gallery

a stone building with a blue sign on it at The Forbes Arms Hotel in Alford

an old stone house with two chimneys at The Forbes Arms Hotel in Alford

a bedroom with a bed with green pillows at The Forbes Arms Hotel in Alford

a view from a window with a view of a field at The Forbes Arms Hotel in Alford

a bedroom with a bed with blue pillows and a painting at The Forbes Arms Hotel in Alford

a bathroom with a shower and a toilet and a sink at The Forbes Arms Hotel in Alford

a bedroom with a bed and a table and chairs at The Forbes Arms Hotel in Alford

a mirror on a wall in a bathroom at The Forbes Arms Hotel in Alford

a street light in the grass next to a river at The Forbes Arms Hotel in Alford

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Reviews

Maria 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

We spent a night there en route to and from Aberdeen. Lovely walk along the river, beautiful evening meal and spacious c

Pros: Beautiful location. Lovely dining room and bar Staff were really helpful Food and wine outstanding and very good value

Cons: N/A

Peter 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: The hotel was very comfortable and modern and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

Jeffrey 10/10

Australia 🇦🇺

Comfortable and relaxing.

Pros: Great breakfast and great table in the morning sun. Greatcstart to the day.

Cons: Too many stairs to carry luggage.

Rosehill616 10/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Very comfortable, good food and friendly and attentive staff.

Cons: Nothing.

Warren 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Really enjoyed would highly recommend

Pros: Great Clean friendly exceptional would highly recommend

Joan 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Short stop in a beautiful setting

Pros: Extremely comfortable, especially bed. Lovely finishes, all furnishings and fittings of high quality. Staff were lovely, and breakfast was great. We didn't have to eat again that day.

Cons: Everything was perfect

Martin 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Pros: Staff where super friendly \u0026 helpful \u0026 the rooms size was amazing

Cons: If I had to be picky the pillows in the room where a bit soft r

Smith 10/10

Guernsey 🇬🇬

Pros: Spotless, quality fixtures and fittings, friendly helpful staff

Lenz 9/10

Germany 🇩🇪

sehr gute Unterkunft, wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt

Pros: sehr schöne Unterkunft, hochwertig, gute Küche, nette Atmosphäre

Jennie 9/10

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Highly recommended for a relaxing stay in beautiful rural Aberdeenshire

Pros: Recently refurbished family run hotel and bar in a peaceful and picturesque location. Lovely owners and staff. Great food, comfortable rooms. Ideal spot for walkers, or just to chill by the River Dee.