This funky four-star hotel is a vibrant gem in the heart of the ‘Granite city’ of Aberdeen. Housing an impressive seventy-nine bedrooms and suites, once you step inside the granite exterior you are transported to a beautiful world of Highland hospitality and grandeur.
With so many room types on offer, it would be hard to choose just one to stay in. There are four cozy double rooms which are small but perfectly formed and include free WiFi, large flat screen plasma TV, hairdryer, ironing board, same day laundry, kettle, desk, minibar, and 24-hour room service.
The six standard double rooms are located in the original building with an ensuite containing a bath and shower and the full set of Malmaison extras. Superior double rooms and superior twin rooms have a magnificent Highland inspired interior that is showcased through rich dark mahogany, slate grey and of course a strong hint of tartan. Terraced suites contain a king-sized sleigh bed, wide-screen TV and roll top bath and a shared terrace. With the two executive suites, The Balmoral and The Crathes offering up spacious lounge areas and walk-in monsoon showers.
Once we have decided upon a room type, there is the decision of what to eat at the Chez Mal Brassiere. A Josper charcoal grill is the centerpiece of the open kitchen, and it ensures that all of the restaurant’s prime cuts are cooked to perfection. Staff will help you select the best cuts from hanging displays as well as all the accompaniments. With the decor having a wonderfully open and spacious feel the plush banquette style seating and dim hanging spotlights all add to the drama and theatrical theme.
The MalBar is known for its fun atmosphere and signature cocktails. A laid back, relaxed vibe by day and a funky, champagne sipping, cocktail swigging venue by night. There is also a whiskey snug with banks of whiskey from around the world to sample.
An in-house Spa will loosen you up before you hit the golf course offering various treatments and packages in their little area of inner-city peace, a world away from the outside hustle and bustle.
Explore Aberdeen by day or night and be truly amazed by everything it has on offer. Malmaison is ideally located in Queen’s Road a short walk to the main Union Street where you can sample an array of bars and restaurants or check out a band at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, listen to classical music at the Music Hall or catch a Hollywood blockbuster or an art house film at The Belmont Picture House.
It is centrally located meaning that all of the regions famous golf courses are within easy reach, including Royal Aberdeen, Murcar, Trump Aberdeen and Cruden Bay amongst others. No golf vacation to Scotland is complete with experiencing a little ‘Mal-life.’