McKays Hotel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

McKays Hotel is located in the scenic riverside town of Pitlochry and just 853 feet from the main railway station. The hotel is spread over 2 Victorian buildings, Mckays and Townhouse which is located across the road. Blair Atholl Distillery and Pitlochry Salmon Ladder are within a 5-minute drive of the hotel. An LCD flat-screen TV, private bathroom and free WiFi are featured in all McKays Hotel rooms. Freshly baked pastries and full Scottish breakfasts are served in the cozy dining room. Fresh local produce is used in the classic Scottish and international dishes in the restaurant. We host a live quiz every Thursday night, and live music every Friday and Saturday night from 9.00pm Pitlochry Golf Course is only 0.6 mi from the hotel and Blair Castle is a 15-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Pitlochry, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

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See what guests loved the most:

Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were in the apartments across the street from the hotel. They were lovely, although many steps :) The dinner in the restaurant was good, staff friendly/helpful and breakfast was good.”
Nathan
Germany Germany
“The hotel/apartments were beautiful and charming. The location in the city was great for access to all the little shops, putting green, and local walls to the river. Plenty of seating inside for the restaurant with tons of options.”
Roger
Canada Canada
“Right in the centre of Pitlochry. Our first floor room had large windows overlooking the Main Street. Breakfast was excellent. Dinner was also good”
Ryan
United States United States
“Rooms were nice though a little small. Bathrooms seemed a little outdated but not bad. Great location, walkable to everything. We had a very pleasant stay.”
Sheila
United States United States
“Comfortable, quiet room on the top floor. Good facilities, restaurants, bars and good breakfast. Right in the centre of town with plenty of shops to walk around.”
Helen
United States United States
“If I could live in pitlochry it be a place I would spend time in your restaurant.”
Natasha
United States United States
“Excellent location, the room was super spacious and extremely clean. I loved the fact that there is a restaurant downstairs.”
Alison
United States United States
“The hotel location is fantastic. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. The shower pressure and hot water were great.”
Linda
United States United States
“Great location. Friendly staff. Wonderful breakfast. Comfortable room.”
Angelina
Switzerland Switzerland
“Comfortable and the Restaurant was really delicious. They even had gluten-free dinner and breakfast.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Mackays restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Mackays Chip Shop
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of McKays Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

House rules

McKays Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Pet friendly rooms are limited and are based on availability.

Please inform McKays Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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