The Atholl Palace Hotel
We stayed in Pitlochry which is half way between Edinburgh and Inverness. We encountered a bit more snow on the drive but thankfully it wasn’t enough to make driving any more dangerous. As we drove up to The Atholl Palace Hotel, the hotel loomed high on a snow-covered hill and reminded us of “The Overlook Hotel” in The Shining.
The Atholl Palace Hotel entrance
Atholl Palace Hotel Hallway
Atholl Palace Hotel Lobby
It seemed more so once we checked in since the lobby is large with lots of seating near fireplaces. All along the walls are photos and memorabilia of the hotel ~ some as far back as it’s opening in the mid 1800s.
In the Basement Museum
Wine and Wifi next to the Fireplace on a snowy night
Lots of Period Furniture at The Atholl Palace Hotel
View from our room at Atholl Palace Hotel
Snowy Drive to Pitlochry
Room 108 at the Atholl Palace Hotel
I would definitely stay here again if I’m traveling through this area. The staff is very friendly and efficient and, since there’s only WiFi in the lobby areas, it has a great “get to know your fellow traveler” feel to it. In the morning, John overheard a conversation of a 91-year-old discussing WWII. It’s not everyday we still have an opportunity to get “first hand” stories from those days. Oh, and you can’t beat the Whiskey Welcome at the front desk. For more information about the hotel, click here.
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