Aberdeen, United KingdomWest End
Malmaison Aberdeen
Victorian granite villas
West End Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Renovated
2025
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design SocialOutside the door
The house
MalmaisonVictorian granite villas
Three joined 1899 granite villas trade local architectural reserve for moody, dark interiors and late-night drams downstairs.
What it’s good at
Notable
Victorian granite villas from 1899 with rough-faced ashlar masonry and corner turrets.
Listed
Tartan accents and bold Annie Lennox portraits inside dark, refurbished Victorian bedrooms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Dark and swanky is the look, for one. It’s a palette that’s often called ‘masculine,’ though it feels less specifically gendered than that.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Victorian granite mansions line Queen's Road through the quiet West End, with central Union Street a short drive east.
The rooms
Bedrooms use dark, moody palettes with tartan accents, giving the refurbished spaces a snug, club-like feel.
The spa
Therapists use TEMPLESPA products for facials and body wraps, steps from a relaxation lounge with wicker loungers.
Restaurant
Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar
Tufted leather booths sit under hanging greenery, where steaks and seafood cook over Josper grills.
Chez Mal Bar
Checkerboard tiles run past a glass wine cellar to a crocodile-embossed leather counter with high stools.
At the table
High-backed pink armchairs encircle a round dark wood table in a private dining space with red textured walls.
How it began
The 1899 villas were designed by architect A. Marshall Mackenzie, who topped the rough ashlar granite with iron sunflower finials.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.