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(
01224-595440;
www.brentwood-hotel.co.uk
; 101 Crown St; s £45-95, d £59-105;
)
The friendly and flower-bedecked Brentwood, set in a granite town house, is one of
the most attractive hotels in the city centre. It's comfortable and conveniently located, but
often busy during the week - weekend rates (Friday to Sunday) are much cheaper.
Butler's Guest House££
(
01224-212411;
www.butlersguesthouse.com
;
122 Crown St; s/d from £58/65;
B&B
)
Just across the street from the Brentwood, Butler's is a cosy place with a big breakfast
menu that includes fresh fruit salad, kippers and kedgeree as alternatives to the traditional
fry-up (rates include a continental breakfast - cooked breakfast is £5 extra per person).
There are cheaper rooms with shared bathrooms.
Aberdeen Douglas Hotel£££
(
01224-582255;
www.aberdeendouglas.com
;
43-45 Market St; s/d from £65/75 week-
end, £145/155 weekday; )
You can't miss the grand Victorian facade of this historic
landmark, which first opened its doors as a hotel in 1853. Now renovated, it offers classy
modern rooms with polished woodwork and crisp white bedlinen, and is barely a minute's
walk from the train station.
HOTEL
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Simpson's Hotel££
(
01224-327777;
www.simpsonshotel.co.uk
;
59 Queen's Rd; r from £99;
)
Simpson's, a mile west of Union St, is a stylish boutique hotel decorated with a
Mediterranean-Italian theme in shades of sand, terracotta and aqua. It's aimed at both
business and private guests, and is totally wheelchair accessible. Cheapest rates on week-
ends.
Dunrovin Guest House££
(
01224-586081;
www.dunrovinguesthouse.co.uk
; 168 Bon Accord St; s/d from £45/70;
)
Dunrovin is a typical granite Victorian house with eight bedrooms; the upstairs
rooms are bright and airy. The friendly owners will provide a veggie breakfast if you
wish. Located 400m south of Union St.
B&B
B&B
Royal Crown Guest House££
