James Clerk Maxwell
James Clerk Maxwell, Back Wynd Stairs, Aberdeen City, AB11 6BH, United Kingdom- Memorial
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Prime Location near Shopping and Transport
Situated next to Union Square Shopping Centre and Aberdeen Rail Station, Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen offers convenience just a short stroll from Union Street's vibrant attractions.
Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Experience a restful stay in spacious rooms featuring Dream beds, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs. The private bathrooms boast power showers and complimentary toiletries for added comfort.
Delicious Dining Options and Relaxing Lounge
Indulge in the international dinner menu at the stylish restaurant or unwind with a drink in the contemporary bar. Enjoy fresh coffee and teas in the inviting lounge area for a relaxing break.
Book your stay at Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen now to enjoy a perfect blend of comfort and convenience during your Aberdeen visit.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
301 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 32-inch HDTV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
28 m2
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
301 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access
Entertainment - 32-inch HDTV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
28 m2
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Perfect location within the Shopping Centre, close to plenty of places to eat and just a 10 minute walk from the concert we were attending. Room was very comfortable with a lovely view over the city. Checking In and Out were seamless. Were kindly given vouchers for money off in the Bar and also 2 free coffees.
Our windows were very dirty. Like i said the room had a terrific view of the city but the cleanliness of the windows spoiled it a little. Also one of the 2 lifts were broken so getting to the 7th floor did take a while.
Sophie on reception was excellent she managed to swap our rooms since I can’t use the lift. The cleaner on the 1st floor should be very proud of her work. The breakfast was great , good choices and the best scrambled eggs I’ve ever tasted. Well done to all the staff we encountered on our 2 days there
The bed and pillows were not to my liking. That’s just personal preference.
Everything was good. Was good to have restaurant in the hotel
Everything was good no complaints
The hotel is in a great location to access the Ferry to Shetland and within a shopping precinct which was very convenient. The breakfast service and range was very good.
The room was very small and tired. It was on the first floor which I would avoid if possible. There was no view (other than air conditioning units and gravel). It was very basic and below average.
Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral und liegt unmittelbar neben dem Bahnhof. Öffentliche Parkplätze befinden sich im Bahnhofsareal und sind sehr günstig. Die Rezeption ist über den Parkplatz und das Einkaufszentrum zu erreichen.
Die Zimmereinrichtung ist schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Die Badezimmerausstattung ebenso. Im Badezimmer waren Feuchtigkeitsschäden festzustellen. Das Frühstück lässt noch viele Wünsche offen.
It would be nice to have the bar open a little later, 00-30 last orders. Shower in the bath.
Easy check in check out process
Great location for catching an early train
Location is great
Only one lift working long wait to use lift as hotel busy ended up using stairs to 4th Floor unable to cool room below 18 degrees very noisy with window open.
The location was great! So convenient. Room comfortable and clean and breakfast was perfect.
N/a
Clean and easy check in and out
Nothing
Location close by train station and shops
Hard mattress
Hotel was nice clean and staff friendly
Disappointed lift was broken 1 lift doing 7 floors of guests had to wait long times
Location
Hotel on Union Square shoppjng centre. Bus & trains are local. Also there is a variety of different foods. Everything is walking distance too.
Liked all.
Central location , very helpful staff, very clean
Only one lift Working for the whole 3 days we were there and no water from 10am - 6pm on our last day before leaving the next morning
Location
Cleaning, Elevator did not working,
Breakfast was good but some choices ran out early and no replacement
Only one lift working during our stay.
Very good location.
One of the lift wasn’t working.
Reception staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was large, quiet and had a good view. Location was perfect.
Breakfast was cleared away at 10.31....I understand breakfast finished at 10.30 but there were many people still sitting and we were still eating. Travelling with a teenager we were later than I had planned but we arrived at 10.10 so we're half way through breakfast. Had someone warned us we would have collected tea and toast earlier but we didn't have the opportunity. I have never experienced this in any hotel and I have travelled extensively. It wouldn't have been so bad but one member of staff was rude. Customer service skills lacking!
Great location, comfortable and clean
Great location , clean room, comfy bed
Great location, comfy beds, clean
Nice location near the station and good price
Access was difficult to find and not very convenient through the station. Rooms are a little bit old and outdated
Toilet in bedroom very low - not good for elderly.
The beds were comfy
Seagulls at 4 am which led to some guests banging on the window and slamming in shut repeatedly to try and get rid of the seagulls. The floors need a good clean
Excellent location
1 lift not working 7 floors and only 1 lift
I complained about the frayed and stained carpet and stained divan base in my room and was immediately offered a better room. The people were very helpful and carried my luggage to the new room.
One of the two lifts was broken during the entire length of my stay. This caused me a lot of pain as I currently have a leg injury and had to spend long periods waiting for the only lift which was working. The hotel is badly in need of refurbishment. The carpet in the second room I was in had what looked like moth damage in the corner by the bed. The very old panel on the edge of the bath was wobbly. The fruit juice served at breakfast was watered down from concentrate and was horrible.
We booked the executive room, which when we arrived there was no Air condition. The Duty Manager Georgina kindly took some time and arranged another Executive room for us promptly .
The hotel is in a very convenient place in the city center, next to the station. It was great value for money.
Lovely welcome to the hotel , was a bit wary as last time I stayed they was several ethnic origin males sitting around the reception area and once we checked in , two off them followed us to the lifts where they came behind us one very close that I felt intimidated by this even though I was with my husband , they then followed us into the lift and again felt wary when we came out of lift to go to our room they followed behind us for one of then to tap my husband on the shoulder and say their is your room which was number 212 . It freaked me out them knowing our room number , we went into the room waited a few mins and then went back down to reception . I asked for my room to be changed as I didn’t feel safe and was anxious that they knew what room we was in . The lady in reception was very understanding and changed our room no bother at all. Seeing as we was staying for the weekend with friends i wanted to feel safe and to relax . So this time I booked as I was visiting the city with my elderly mother as we were attending a concert. The hotel is ideal as it’s got everything under one roof. So bit wary from my previous experience and only being myself and my mother but I was was delighted to see the reception area clear which I must say was a big relief and to be greeted by lovely staff the gentleman that checked us in was called Aiden a credit to your hotel along with all the other staff , they couldn’t be more welcoming and so lovely to deal with. Our rooms was spotless and I can honestly say this time our experience was amazing. Will definitely return and hope to see you all again when we return in October . Kind regards Karen
My previous experience as stated above
Everything Staff very helpful and friendly. Breakfasts were excellent. Would recommend without doubt.
Nothing didn't like.
The location, the check-in experience at reception, space the spacious corner room having two windows, the comfy bed and linen and the lovely breakfast.
One lift was out of action. We were not made aware that on returning to the hotel in the evening we would have to use the outside entrance.
Very good location, kind and helpful staff, the room was nice and clean
Location& proximity to rail station.
Rooms looking a bit tired/ dated. Bathrooms need upgraded
Its such a handy hotel for being right in Union square. Staff always so friendly here.
The rooms definately need a refurb. They are looking tired and a bit shabby now. With this done it would definitely be a 10.
Location
One elevator was taken out od operation. Made it more complicated.
Good location
When I checked in around 22:00, the receptionist politely confirmed that my Business Invoice would be issued at checkout. However, during checkout at 06:45 on 5th September, the receptionist flatly refused to issue my invoice, rudely telling me to request it from Booking.com. I explained that I paid directly at the hotel using my credit card and that the evening staff assured me the invoice would be printed at checkout. Despite being a frequent guest at your hotel, the receptionist was extremely rude, completely dismissive, and did not even apologize for the wrong information given earlier. He just kept repeating the same statement without listening. To make matters worse, he didn't even ask for my company details to issue the correct tax document. Since payment was made directly to your terminal, no invoice exists on Booking.com. It is completely unacceptable to leave a guest without a VAT invoice for a direct payment made at your front desk.
Location is perfect
The hotel looks tired and in need of investment .
Clean and friendly staff
Nothing
Easy access from the train station. A nice variety of shops and restaurants just adjacent to the property!. Bus stop just steps away.
I have no complaints
Location very good. Spacious comfortable room and good value for money.
员工服务态度非常好。
毛巾更换最好勤一些。房间内灯光昏暗,需要进行并不那么困难的增加照明灯。早餐的质量也有改进余地
The location
Comfort beds . Near bus station and shops
N/A
Liked that the hotel was so close to the bus and train stations and do fancy for the shops in Union Square.
Can’t think of anything
Location was good.
The main entrance was in a stupid place. Room was small. Specially for a triple room. Elevators was very small. Food menu was boring.
BEDDING AND TOWELS WERE CLEAN WINDOW OPENED
BASIC CHANNELS ON TV UNABLE TO LOG INTO MY OWN NETFLIX CCOUNT BATHROOM LIGHT DIDNT WORK VIEW WAS ONTO THE FANS/ROOF
+ Fast check inn + Room Size
- Not a good location when you travel by car
The hotel was nice staff smiled polite helpful very helpful ondeed
There was nothing that I did not like at the hotel
Very clean and very good customer service
Nothing
Location was ideal as close to train station. Food was good and priced affordably
Paint work in bathroom was pealing on bath panel. Some stains on corridor carpets
Always my hotel of choice in Aberdeen. Very comfy, convenient and well positioned. I wish the check in were a little earlier. 3pm is quite late but I wouldn’t choose to use a different hotel over the check in time!
Nothing. It was all good.
Super Lage direkt am Bahnhof
Perfect location so close to train station and shopping centre
All aspects of the stay was acceptable.
Nothing
Sentralt
La localización céntrica y situado en un centro comercial.
La limpieza no era muy adecuada y la iluminación de la habitación y del baño era pésima. Bombillas de 6w y los Led apenas iluminaban. Imposible ver nada por la noche con esa iluminación.
Large, comfortable room. Great location and excellent value for money.
Location was magnificent. Air con was good. Clean bathroom. Nice staff. Good breakfast. Comfortable bed which was clean.
No shower pressure 5th floor. I truly could pee harder. If you’re elderly, check if you’re getting a step in shower as I had to climb over a bath edge. My parents would not have managed this. Main floor area wasn’t vacuumed on arrival day. Much cleaner after room service the next day.
Love the location....staff are lovely and friendly food was great.....🤷♀️ what's not to like?
Not a dislike.....more an observation. The quality of the toilet roll is very poor and let's down the rest of quality of a stay in the hotel. I'm sure you could negotiate a good deal for better quality.
Location is always great for me.
Location and ease of stay. Breakfast was great.
Location was perfect for my needs
Flott beliggenhet, veldig sentralt. Nær tog og buss stasjon. Gode senger
Zentrale Lage und gutes Frühstück
Dreckige Handtücher und Teppichfußboden
Location and friendly staff
Room was executive. Did not match title Drab. Needs a good refresh to be honest..
The location is great as you have everything around you, great hotel and great service and very friendly.
No ice machine on the floor we were staying at. Also I think they need to update there rooms especially the shower.
Nice big room, good shower, excellent location close to trains and bus station with shopping centre on the doorstep. Food was good and stores luggage.
Nothing
Location
No complaints
Handy location friendly staff very clean
N/a
Excellent location, brilliant friendly staff.
Bathroom small with shower in the bath rather than standalone.
Comfy beds, quiet room, decent breakfast, fantastic location for shops and train station.
Shower not especially powerful. Bathroom extractor fan inoperative or ineffective.
The rooms are good. The bed is very comfortable.
It says on the website prices from £72 and then never matches that. It’s always at least £40 more. I can stay in the Station Hotel over the road, and get 2 nights for the price of one night in Leonardos.
Staff very friendly and helpful
Everything was fine
Location. Ice machines.
Rooms on 7th floor a little tired.
I would thoroughly recommend this hotel when staying in Aberdeen. The staff were helpful and pleasant, when I asked for a quieter room they found me one without hesitation. There was plenty of choice for breakfast, cooked ( really nice sausages) and continental. The hotel is right next to the bus station and train station which made life very easy for a late arrival and an early departure and a 5 minute walk to Union Street. Also 10 minute walk to the harbour boat ride on which we saw dolphins right next to the boat! There were places to eat on the doorstep, a lovely stay.
I would have liked a safe in my room rather than having to ask the staff to open the box downstairs. However they were always quick and available when I wanted to open the safe deposit box.
Very central
Lumpy uncomfortable mattress in double bed
Kühlschrank auf dem Zimmer. Sehr bequeme Betten. Nettes Personal.
We loved the location right at the train and bus station, and in the old part of the city.
Very convenient, clean, no fuss,
Breakfast not early enough for my bus to the airport.
the whole experience
n/a
Professional, attentive staff. Great breakfast.
Convenient and great location
What’s not to like
Good choice of hot and cold food
Everything. Nice and clean and comfortable great location
Nothing
Great location.
No complaints
Every edge along the carpet was dirty
Location excellent as we were going to theatre just across the street
NA
Camera ampia, colazione varia e comodo parcheggio della stazione nelle vicinanze
Location is great, direct street or mall access.
The room was poor for a 4-star clam!! The double bed was quite small to what I would expect. The bathroom is very dated and had rotten wood that was painted over . Carpark is about a mile away and not very clear on the time limits. Some customers had issues paying with the NFC chip in this car park.
tot bé
Banyera enlloc de dutxa i només amb l'opció de l'aigua caient des de alçada sense opció de l'aixeta amb cadena. Això si no et vols mullar els cabells és complicat
Location was perfect.
I paid for an executive double room, and I received a small and filthy room with seriously outdated facilities. I wouldn't stay here again. Even the fire alarm being set off and having to stand outside the hotel with every other guest in my pyjamas was better than staying in that hotel room.
Breakfast very good, certainly plenty of choice. Room was spacious and well kept. Was higher up in the building than previous visits and view was really something.
Menu, although good had occasion to return soup which when it came was a horrible mush.
Posizione centrale, buona colazione
Un po' datato, vasca in bagno
Very friendly and serviceminded staff.
Location
Great beds rooms were very clean and comfortable breakfast was very good lovely bar with good choice of beverages
Nothing
Meist freundliches Personal, nur der Bereich, um in den Frühstückspersonal zu kommen war unfreundlich und hypersensiblel
Anreise mit dem Auto und das erreichen des Parkhauses war eine zeitaufwendige Odysee. Man muss das Gepäck durch den Bahnhof schleppen und sehr genau dedektieren, wie man ins eifentliche Hotel in dieser Mall kommt.
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Cleanliness
7.7/10Some reviews indicate rooms were dusty and there were issues with heating.
Service
8.7/10Many guests appreciated the helpfulness of the staff despite some concerns.
Location
9.2/10Reviews highlighted that the location is central and convenient for various activities.
Room Quality
7.7/10Mixed reviews on room quality, with mentions of uncomfortable conditions.
Amenities
8.7/10Positive mentions of amenities, including complimentary snacks.
Value for Money
7.2/10Some guests felt it wasn't worth the price due to cleanliness issues and service delays.
Food and Beverage
8.2/10Breakfast was generally well-received, though some issues noted with food quality.
Overall Experience
8.2/10Overall enjoyable experiences despite some criticisms.