The Forbes Arms Hotel

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Free Wifi

10

About this property

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 ambiance 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 25 mi from Aberdeen Airport, the hotel is close to Craigievar Castle (5.6 mi) and Huntly Castle (17 mi). Other attractions include Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museum (29 mi) and Kildrummy Castle (8.7 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Jennie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“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.”
Maria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location. Lovely dining room and bar Staff were really helpful Food and wine outstanding and very good value”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel was very comfortable and modern and the staff were very friendly and helpful.”
Jeffrey
Australia Australia
“Great breakfast and great table in the morning sun. Greatcstart to the day.”
Rosehill616
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable, good food and friendly and attentive staff.”
Warren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great Clean friendly exceptional would highly recommend”
Joan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“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.”
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff where super friendly & helpful & the rooms size was amazing”
Smith
Guernsey Guernsey
“Spotless, quality fixtures and fittings, friendly helpful staff”
Guitard
France France
“Tout, l’accueil, la qualité des chambres, L’emplacement et bien les échanges chaleureux avec toute l’équipe”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Scottish
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Forbes Arms Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Forbes Arms Hotel