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Mckays Hotel Pitlochry, Pitlochry

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About the Hotel

138 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, United Kingdom, PH16 5AG

McKays Hotel is a traditional Scottish hotel and bar located on the historic General Wade's Road in Pitlochry, known for its lively atmosphere and dog-friendly policies. The hotel features contemporary, well-decorated rooms and a vibrant bar that offers an extensive selection of local drinks. Situated near picturesque walking routes, including Ben y Vrackie and Loch Faskally, it's a favored destination for travelers looking to experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

Location

McKays Hotel is conveniently located just minutes from the Pitlochry railway station, providing direct links to major cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow. The hotel is also in close proximity to local attractions including the Pitlochry Festival Theatre, distilleries, and scenic walking trails, making it an ideal base for exploring Highland Perthshire.

Rooms

The hotel offers a variety of accommodations, including newly refurbished deluxe double and twin rooms. All rooms are designed with a contemporary Scottish flair and equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, a smart TV, and complimentary Highland Soap Co. toiletries. Additionally, some rooms are dog-friendly, providing a comfortable stay for guests traveling with pets.

Eat & Drink

McKays Hotel boasts a dining area where guests can enjoy a wide range of meals made from locally sourced ingredients. The menu highlights include succulent steaks from nearby butchers and a diverse cocktail menu, including Scottish craft beers and malt whisky. Guests can also take advantage of live entertainment while dining, enhancing the overall dining experience.

Leisure & Business

Leisure activities include live music events and a bar open from noon until late, where patrons can unwind with drinks while watching sports or attending a quiz night. For business needs, the hotel offers free Wi-Fi and comfortable gathering spaces, ideal for meetings or team-building activities.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Main Building Single Room
Max:
2 persons
10 m² 
Bed options:
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
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Main Building Room
Max:
2 persons
15 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
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Deluxe Main Building Room
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2 persons
17 m² 
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1 King Size Bed
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Getting around

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City Center
Pitlochry1000 ft
Airports
Dundee (DND) 48.8 mi
Edinburgh (EDI) 68.7 mi
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • No parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

138 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, United Kingdom, PH16 5AG
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138 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, United Kingdom, PH16 5AG
Nearby
51 Atholl Road
Pitlochry Institute Park
1100 ft
51 Atholl Road
Pitlochry War Memorial and Garden
1400 ft
Killiecrankie Viaduct
700 ft
Gallery
Melt Gallery
1200 ft
Church
Pitlochry Church of Scotland
800 ft
Station Road
War Memorial
200 ft
Feddal Road
Ardoch Parish Church
200 ft
Feddal Road
Ardoch Free Church Tower
200 ft
Kinloch Rannoch
Craig Varr Path
600 ft
Bridges
Port-Na-Craig Suspension Bridge
600 ft
Restaurants
Mackenzie's Coffee House & Patisserie
200 ft
115 Atholl Road
Chippy Ardchoille Fish and Chip Cafe
200 ft
142 Atholl Road
The Harbour Cafe
200 ft
Shore Road
Mackenzie's Bakery
400 ft
104 Atholl Road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
72%
liked the hotel and would stay again
Convenient Location
Relaxed Atmosphere
Room Condition
Limited Dining Menu
7.2/10
Very good
Rooms
6.3
Location
8.2
Service
8.2
Dining
7.0
Guest reviews
7.2/10
based on 6 reviews
8.2
8.2/10based on 2742 reviews
Graham
United Kingdom, February  2024
6.8/10

The hotel's location is convenient, being in the center of town and across the road from the train station, but the rooms were a bit disappointing with damaged ceilings and inadequate window fittings. Service was excellent, particularly in accommodating our room preferences, although it felt somewhat aggressive in dealing with certain issues. The dining was a mix of delicious dishes like haggis and black pudding but lacked variety with a limited menu selection. The hotel has a relaxed atmosphere, with lovely sofas in the large lobby, but being above a pizza place has its drawbacks.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms were not as expected, with damaged ceilings and poor window fittings.
Service
7.0
The service was exceptional in finding rooms that better suited our needs, although there were instances where it felt aggressive.
Location
8.0
The hotel is conveniently located in the center of town, across from the train station, making it easy to travel further north.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience offered delicious options like haggis and black pudding, but lacked variety with a limited menu selection.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel features a relaxed atmosphere with comfortable sofas in the lobby, adding to a cozy stay.
Convenient Location
Room Condition
Andre
United States of America, September  2023
8.0/10

I stayed at a hotel that was across the street from the main building, above Cafe Scozzia. The rooms were comfortable and dog-friendly, although there was potential noise from live music. The service provided was more than satisfactory, including a welcoming drink and pet amenities, despite some issues. The location was attractive with a good ambience and exemplary in handling noise problems. The dining experience was delightful, with plenty of choices, especially the Scottish haggis and black pudding. The pool area provided a pleasant retreat, and the price was considered reasonable even though there were some drawbacks.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were across the street from the main building and up 3 flights of stairs, but they were comfortable and dog-friendly, with some noise from live music.
Service
8.0
I received service that was more than human, with a welcoming drink and pet amenities, despite a few issues that needed fixing.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was fantastic, right on Pitlochry's main street, offering a great ambience and handling noise problems well.
Dining
9.0
The dining experience was excellent, with a variety of choices, especially the Scottish haggis and black pudding.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel's facilities were satisfactory, offering a pleasant dining experience and pet amenities.
cosy rooms
noise potential
Russell
United Kingdom, August  2023
7.2/10

The hotel's rooms were a bit tired in places, with some issues like a moldy shower cubicle and single glazed windows in bad condition but were adequate overall. The service was excellent and very helpful, with a lovely touch of a complimentary lunch due to delays. The location was central and convenient, right on Pitlochry's main street. The dining experience was a bit basic but had some standout items like excellent porridge. Facilities were satisfactory.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms were adequate despite being in a different building with some maintenance issues.
Service
9.0
The service was excellent and very apologetic, compensating with a complimentary lunch.
Location
8.0
The location was fantastic, right on Pitlochry's main street, making it central and convenient.
Dining
7.0
The dining was good, especially with a large choice on the breakfast menu.
Facilities
6.0
Basic facilities were available to make the stay comfortable.
James
United States of America, August  2023
7.2/10

The hotel was in the city center, making it convenient for our further journey north. The rooms needed a deep clean and were quite small, but we enjoyed being in the main building on the first floor. The service was exemplary, especially when they moved us to a more suitable room due to my mobility issues. The location, although in the middle of Pitlochry, could benefit from better insulation, but it was still alright for our needs. The dining experience was a bit chaotic with limited staff, but the kitchen team deserves a thumbs up for their efforts. The facilities were modern and new, although the butter was served on cold plates.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms were in need of a deep clean and the bathroom required attention, but our twin room in the main building on the first floor was acceptable.
Service
8.0
The staff were incredibly helpful, especially when assisting with my mobility needs and moving us to a more suitable room.
Location
7.0
The hotel, despite being in the city center, could use improvements like a second outside door for better insulation and noise reduction.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was a bit chaotic with limited staff, but the kitchen team did a great job with the food quality.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were modern and new, but there were minor issues with how some items were presented, like the butter being served on cold plates.
Thomas
United States of America, August  2023
7.8/10

I had a great stay at the hotel. The rooms were beautifully decorated and had a modern en-suite shower, but they were a bit cold. The service was exceptional, with the staff quickly addressing any issues we had. The location was ideal, right in the town center and near the station. The dining experience was good overall, but there were some minor issues. The facilities met my expectations and added to my comfort during the stay.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are comfortable and tidy with everything you need, but they seemed a bit tired for the price paid.
Service
9.0
The staff were exemplary in handling noise problems and accommodating our needs, although there were slight delays in food service.
Location
8.0
The location is great, right in the center of town with easy access to nearby parking and the station.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was good overall, but there were some minor issues with the food presentation and timing.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were satisfactory and contributed to a pleasant stay.
Convenient Location
Room Temperature
Bobby
United Kingdom, July  2023
7.4/10

I stayed at the hotel located right in the middle of Pitlochry, close to many attractions. The rooms lacked a desk with a mirror for hair and makeup, but being on the top floor kept it quiet. We spent over £200 during our stay. The atmosphere was relaxed with lovely leather sofas, but there were some issues with the gas fire and TV. The breakfast was hit-and-miss, but overall a satisfying experience.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were above the noisy bar but being on the top floor helped us avoid disturbance from other rooms. Lacked some standard amenities like a desk with a mirror.
Service
8.0
The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating, especially with our pram and baby. They were apologetic for mistakes and tried to improve the situation.
Location
9.0
The location was perfect for our journey north and to explore Pitlochry and the surroundings. The town center had a relaxed atmosphere with comfortable leather sofas.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was a mix - from weak coffee and cold breakfast to good Scottish haggis and black pudding portions. Overall, it was acceptable with some room for improvement.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel's facilities were decent overall, but the gas fire didn't work, and the TV had some issues. It was a minor inconvenience.
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