Belvilla Aberdeen Bridge Of Don Exhibition Centre

Tumbleweed rolling through the corridors. Bar closed. Restaurant closed. No local alternative options unless KFC, McDonalds or Starbucks suffices for your evening meal. Strange smell in bathroom. Thin duvet on bed. Room heating by use of noisy fan heater. Lots of parking though because there’s no one there.

This hotel, now OYO, was originally the Holiday Inn Express building opposite the Aberdeen Energy Park. It's located 3 miles north of Aberdeen & there's plenty of free off road on site parking. The infrastructure is still Holiday Inn which makes it not just good but exceptional value for money compared to any form of accommodation anywhere in Scotland. Rooms are a decent size, all en suite with very good clean showers and modern facilities. Lighting is good. Housekeeping to a good standard. Free WiFi with strong signal. Bedding clean. The manager is professional but friendly, exceptionally helpful, polite & respectful. Very minor issues such as air con system inoperative with some windows not opening due to new safety regulations & TV infrastructure needing attention but pros far outweigh the cons here and I would return and recommend this bargain find very highly to anyone looking for a budget priced base to explore NE Scotland, the Whisky Trail or NE Cost 300. 5 stars. Excellent within the price range.