🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Rox Hotel
📍 17, Market Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5PY
Votre séjour — Rox Hotel
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La propriété — Rox Hotel
The Rox Hotel sits squarely in Aberdeen’s city centre, a short walk from Union Street and the train station. The lobby is modest but well-kept, with a small bar off to one side and a breakfast room that doubles as a quiet workspace. It’s a functional, no-fuss base for travellers who want a reliable, clean room at a fair price without any 'boutique' frills. Best suited to business visitors or city-breakers who plan to spend most of their time out and about.
Chroniques de Aberdeen
Aberdeen grew from a medieval fishing and trading settlement on the River Dee into a granite-built Victorian city, much of it rebuilt in the early 19th century under the direction of architect Archibald Simpson. The local granite gives the city its nickname 'the Granite City', with many buildings still gleaming silver-grey after a rain shower. The discovery of North Sea oil in the 1970s transformed it into a global energy hub, drawing workers and investment that reshaped the economy and skyline. Today, it balances that industrial heritage with a compact historic quarter, a thriving food scene, and a university that lends a younger, more international edge.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Aberdeen →Meilleurs mois
May to July – long daylight (up to 18 hours in June), mild temperatures averaging 12–16°C, and the city’s main festivals (BrewDog AGM, Aberdeen Jazz Festival) without peak-holiday crowds.
Peak / Festival surge
July is the busiest month thanks to the Aberdeen International Youth Festival and the start of school holidays. Hotel rates can rise 30–50% above off-peak; book three months ahead for a decent deal at the Rox.
La saison des épaules
Late August and early September offer warmer sea temperatures, fewer crowds, and discounted room rates. September also brings the Granite Noir crime-writing festival if that’s your thing.
Météo & Emballage
Aberdeen’s weather can flip from bright sun to cold drizzle in twenty minutes, even in July. Pack a waterproof jacket and layering pieces – you will need both in the same day.
Briefing de la ville — Aberdeen
- Union Street’s major road resurfacing continues until late 2026, causing one-way diversions and bus stop relocations near the Rox – allow extra time for taxi drops and bus journeys.
- The new Aberdeen Market building at the Green is now fully open, with a food hall, craft stalls, and a rooftop terrace – a solid alternative to the usual chain restaurants.
- Aberdeen Art Gallery completed its renovation in 2020 – it’s free and worth an hour; check for temporary exhibitions on in July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Rox Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the rear courtyard (away from Market Street). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for a stable lift ride.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 and 2 facing Market Street — direct exposure to bus and taxi traffic. Also avoid rooms directly above the bar/lobby area on floor 1, as late-night chatter can carry.
Best views
Rooms facing the rear courtyard offer a quiet outlook onto neighbouring buildings and a small garden patch. Corner rooms on floor 4 may have a partial view of the harbour or Union Street spires, but nothing dramatic given the 3-star rating.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, especially rooms oriented away from the street. The building’s older construction means better sound insulation on middle floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Market Street is a main bus route and taxi rank, so traffic noise peaks from 7am-9am and 4pm-6pm. The hotel has no double-glazing on older windows — confirmed by recent reviews. There’s also a service entrance on the side lane used by delivery lorries from 6am.
Insider tips
1. Park in the Shiprow car park, a 3-minute walk — avoid the hotel’s limited street parking (pay-and-display, often full). 2. Check in before 6pm to get a quieter courtyard-facing room — later arrivals usually get the tired street-side ones.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hôtel Facilités — Rox Hotel
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps). Paid premium upgrade £5/day (50 Mbps). No login constraints.
One lift serves all four floors, no stairs-only sections.
Digital newspapers available via the hotel’s own portal (limited titles). Physical copies not provided. The building is a converted 19th-century granite warehouse, original facade retained.
Standard check-in 15:00. Early bag drop available from 10:00. Late check-out until 12:00 free; after that £25 until 14:00, subject to availability.
Free storage at reception for same-day arrivals/departures; no lockers.
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door. Lift access to all floors. No adapted rooms; door widths standard. Parking drop-off directly on Market Street.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Denburn Car Park, 2-minute walk, £12 overnight (18:00–08:00). No EV charging on site.
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking. A £50 incidental hold placed on card at check-in, released at checkout.
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Church: Elim Pentecostal Church (318 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: The Kirk of St. Nicholas (342 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: The Salvation Army (486 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: St. Andrews Cathedral (509 m · ~6 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Trinity Centre — 355 m · ~4 min walk
The Kirkyard of St. Nicholas — 327 m · ~4 min walk
Aberdeen Maritime Museum — 120 m · ~2 min walk
Tivoli Theatre — 179 m · ~2 min walk
Denburn Playground — 573 m · ~7 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Nearest — 271 m · ~3 min walk
Boots — 497 m · ~6 min walk
Best-one — 33 m · ~1 min walk
Aberdeen Bus Station — 230 m · ~3 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →British Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or post offices for better rates than airport bureaux; avoid tourist exchange shops which charge poor rates.
Card and contactless payments are standard everywhere; most venues accept all major cards and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay).
Restaurant tipping is optional but 10% for good service is customary; taxis are usually rounded up to nearest pound; hotel staff appreciate small tips but it's not expected.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →Chain café coffee (Tesco, Costa, Greggs) costs around £1.50–£2.50 for a standard cappuccino.
Meal deal at supermarket chains (sandwich, drink, snack) or fish & chips shop runs £5–£8.
Pub mains or takeaway curry/Chinese typically £8–£12; budget pizza or kebab £6–£10.
Greggs bakery chain is ubiquitous for cheap sausage rolls and pastries (£1–£2); fish & chips shops dot the area.
Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Asda are the main budget chains; Lidl and Aldi offer competitive prices on essentials.
High-street chains (Primark, H&M, Next) cluster in Aberdeen's city centre; charity shops are common for secondhand bargains.
First Bus operates local buses; day passes cost around £5–£6; from airport, the airport bus (Citylink) costs £3.50–£5 one-way, cheaper than taxis (£15–£20).
Buy groceries at Lidl or Aldi rather than major supermarkets; use public buses instead of taxis; many museums and attractions in Aberdeen are free or low-cost on certain days.
Bon à savoir — Aberdeen
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Aberdeen, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Rox Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 271 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 497 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
Find train tickets →City Centre (multiple routes) → Throughout Aberdeen (hotels, attractions, suburbs)
💡 Jury's Inn is walkable from Golden Square bus terminus; extensive network covers all main attractions within city centre
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) → Jury's Inn Aberdeen, Union Street
💡 Book in advance via hotel concierge for guaranteed rates; ride-hailing apps may have surge pricing during peak hours
Aberdeen Airport → City Centre (Golden Square/Union Street)
💡 Most economical option; buy a DayRider ticket (£5.20) for unlimited city bus travel on local Stagecoach routes
Aberdeen Airport (rail connection via bus to Aberdeen Station) → Jury's Inn Aberdeen
💡 No direct airport rail line; requires 10-min bus to station first, then short walk from Aberdeen Station to hotel
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at Rox Hotel?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the rear courtyard (away from Market Street). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for a stable lift ride.
Which rooms should I avoid at Rox Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 and 2 facing Market Street — direct exposure to bus and taxi traffic. Also avoid rooms directly above the bar/lobby area on floor 1, as late-night chatter can carry.
Is Rox Hotel noisy?
Market Street is a main bus route and taxi rank, so traffic noise peaks from 7am-9am and 4pm-6pm. The hotel has no double-glazing on older windows — confirmed by recent reviews. There’s also a service entrance on the side lane used by delivery lorries from 6am.
Which rooms have the best views at Rox Hotel?
Rooms facing the rear courtyard offer a quiet outlook onto neighbouring buildings and a small garden patch. Corner rooms on floor 4 may have a partial view of the harbour or Union Street spires, but nothing dramatic given the 3-star rating.
What are insider tips for staying at Rox Hotel?
1. Park in the Shiprow car park, a 3-minute walk — avoid the hotel’s limited street parking (pay-and-display, often full). 2. Check in before 6pm to get a quieter courtyard-facing room — later arrivals usually get the tired street-side ones.
What time is check-in at Rox Hotel?
Check-in at Rox Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Rox Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps). Paid premium upgrade £5/day (50 Mbps). No login constraints.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Rox Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Rox Hotel?
Meal deal at supermarket chains (sandwich, drink, snack) or fish & chips shop runs £5–£8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Rox Hotel?
First Bus operates local buses; day passes cost around £5–£6; from airport, the airport bus (Citylink) costs £3.50–£5 one-way, cheaper than taxis (£15–£20).
When is the best time to visit Aberdeen?
May to July – long daylight (up to 18 hours in June), mild temperatures averaging 12–16°C, and the city’s main festivals (BrewDog AGM, Aberdeen Jazz Festival) without peak-holiday crowds.
Principales attractions à Aberdeen
💡 The viewing platform on the third floor gives a live view of the harbour working. Weekday mornings see the most ship activity.
💡 Head to the rooftop terrace for a clear view of the city's granite skyline. It's often quieter in the late afternoon.
💡 Go at high tide when the water laps the sea wall. No toilets here — use ones at the nearby beach car park.
💡 The indoor gardens are open year-round and are a warm escape on rainy days. Free parking at the Riverside Drive entrance.
💡 Walk the short path through Seaton Park from the cathedral for river views. Evening light through the east window is worth seeing.