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Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside eeee - 0745 127 3975
Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside, Victoria Street, Forres -0745 127 3975
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HOTEL RATING: 
EXCELLENT
4.25 out of 5 (685 Ratings)
17.7 miles from Forres centre
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Hotel Description
Located in the beautiful village of Craigellachie The Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside dates from 1893. This luxury hotel offers scenic views of the rivers Spey and Fiddoch the Thomas Telford Bridge and surrounding mountains. The impressive Victorian building features picturesque views across the forest. All rooms feature private bathrooms a TV and seating area. The Craigellachie Hotel offers over 700 whiskeys in the Quaich Bar with tasting sessions available. The Copper Dog Grill offers home-cooked dishes prepared using local produce. Craigellachie Hotel is just 25 minutes from Cairngorm National Park and excursions to Inverness and Loch Ness run locally. Elgin is less than 14 miles away. Craigellachie Salmon Fishing Beat is directly opposite the hotel and many famous distilleries are within 30 minutes' drive. The area is a popular spot for hunting and walking. Nestled in the luxury valley of Speyside The Craigellachie Hotel was described by Condé Nast Traveler as “the oldest and greatest whiskey hotel in the world”. The Craigellachie has 26 bedrooms and it's home to the oldest pub in Speyside: the Spey Inn an old drovers inn dating back to 1703 and to the world-renowned Quaich Bar where guests and tourists can savor over 1000 single-malt whiskeys alongside some of the best cocktails. The luxury valley of Speyside is home to 70% of whiskey distilleries and the most famous ones such as Macallan Glenfarclas Glenfiddich Craigellachie and many more are within a 20-mile radius from the hotel. Speyside is also renowned for its incredible scenery and the River Spey is just 3 minutes from the hotel. It is a spectacular place to come and visit for walks tours or just relaxing. Speyside is known for being a microclimate and its food produce is regarded as some of the finest in the world. The Craigellachie offers free in-room WiFi free parking and local staff to help you plan your best Speyside adventures. Our menus offer the finest local produce whether for breakfast lunch or dinner.

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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Non Smoking
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Airport Shuttle
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Garden
` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` Room Service
` Bar
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Children's playground
` Packed lunches
` Heating
` Fax/photocopying
` On-site parking
` Free Wi-Fi
` Restaurant(s)
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Board games/puzzles
` Wine/champagne
` Outdoor furniture
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
` Free face masks
` balcony/terrace
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Facilities for disabled guests available
` Kid-friendly dinning
` Non-smoking property
` Tennis court & equipment
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Room service available
` Pets allowed (charges may apply)
` Takeout dining services available
` Bicycle rental (charges may apply)

Craigellachie Hotel of Speyside Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Excellent (4.25 out of 5)

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2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Andrew Thu, 6 March 2025

food is poor quality and...

Disliked: the food was extremely poor and over priced.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Richard Wed, 5 March 2025

Exceptional

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Fiona Sun, 23 February 2025

We are repeat customers and...

Liked: Location, comfort of the bed, loveliness of the staff, excellent restaurant
Disliked: Bathroom grouting needs a bit of a scrub

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Gillian Sat, 22 February 2025

Very comfortable hotel with fabulous...

Liked: I loved the staff who all had a smiley positive attitude
Disliked: The water pressure in the bath and shower was terrible

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Nicola Mon, 17 February 2025

would not come back

Liked: the food was amazing
Disliked: staff not very friendly, shower was only warm, location misleading, room we booked not available so downgraded

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Minnie Mon, 17 February 2025

Fine but could be lovely...

Liked: The main thing we enjoyed was the Quaich whisky bar and chatting with the staff. The Quaich is beautiful, with whisky everywhere you turn. There’s big comfy sofas and wing-backed chairs, and there’s games to play while you sample the best whisky available. A big shout out to Oscar in the Quaich - never have we met such a kind whisky enthusiast. He’s an asset to the hotel.A special shout out to Jamie and Parker, the dream team behind the bars at the hotel. Clearly they’ve got it down to a fine art.
Disliked: The room was the worst bit. The shower screen was mouldy and didn’t work, the pillows were very old and rock hard, the sweet vintage radio doesn’t get any signal and the tv is pointless. I’d suggest new pillows, shower screen, and getting rid of the radio/tv and replacing with books by Scottish authors. The Walkers shortbread was a nice touch.The restaurant is expensive but worth it for lunch/dinner. It’s best to book as it gets busy. The breakfast was fine - we were disappointed to not see square sausage or white pudding on a Scottish breakfast menu.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Lynn Thu, 13 February 2025

We had a great time

Liked: Location and comfortable social spaces

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Raymond Sun, 9 February 2025

Great time, with amazing choice...

Liked: Location staff
Disliked: N/a

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Alison Thu, 6 February 2025

Truly exceptional - a real...

Liked: The location is excellent; facilities are perfect and when they say dog friendly, they truly mean it. The staff are without question the most friendly, warm and welcoming - I would highly recommend staying at this property. Service, rooms, lounge area, the bar area and food and the exceptional whiskey bar. Wish we were staying longer.
Disliked: We loved everything about the property

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Martyn Wed, 5 February 2025

Exceptional

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