Highland Aberdeen City Centre

Booked this as a cheapish, convenient option without knowing that this hotel is the same as the OYO Brentwood. Had I known and read the relevant TripAdvisor reviews, I probably wouldn’t have booked, but . . . The location is convenient for the bus and railway stations (although the shortest walking route involves a rather daunting flight of 70+ steps), and there are plenty of restaurants nearby. My single room, reached via a bit of a labyrinth of corridors and stairways, was spacious. The fittings were basic and tired, but functional. The room had a rather musty smell, but, in contrast to many previous reviews, was clean. The sound-proofing wasn’t great, but not a major issue. Housekeeping is apparently available on request, but there was no notification to that effect. A buffet breakfast is available with continental and Scottish options – nothing special, but convenient. The staff were all helpful and efficient. Overall, it met the ‘cheap and cheerful’ brief, but I probably wouldn’t go for a long stay.