Are you thinking of visiting Pitlochry?
Looking for somewhere to stay that has free parking but is within easy reach of the High Street?
Looking for somewhere with a pool and spa facilities, restaurant and lift?
The Pitlochry Hydro has all of those things, alongwith a bar and a pool room and a couple of lounges.
Booking.com scores the Pitlochry Hydro as 6.6 with a score of 8.00 for staff.
Read on for my review of the Pitlochry Hydro Hotel based on a 1-night stay in November 2023.
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Pitlochry Hydro – Summary of Visit
Pitlochry Hydro Hotel Address
The address of the hotel is;
Knockard Road, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, PH16 5JH.
Pitlochry Hydro Phone Number
The telephone number of the hotel is;
01796 472666
Getting to the Pitlochry Hydro Hotel
The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel is located just up above the main street in Pitlochry.
Head into Pitlochry. If coming from the North drive down into the town centre. Keep on the main street and turn left just past Mountain Warehouse. Mountain Warehouse will be on your left-hand side.
If coming from the South turn right just after Fishers Hotel. Fishers Hotel will be on your left-hand side.
Turn into West Moulin Road and head up the hill. You will pass a Co-operative store on your right-hand side. Continue up the hill.
You will pass Craigmhor Lodge on your left-hand side. This has a small white footbridge going over a stream close to the road.
Take the next right onto Knockard Road. There is a sign here for the Pitlochry Hydro even though it seems like you are going into a housing estate.
Continue straight on Knockard Road and the Pitlochry Hydro will be on your right-hand side.
Hotel Parking
There is plenty of parking at the hotel.
Some parking, including disabled bays, is available right outside the front of the hotel.
There is also a car park just on the other side of Knockard Road.
Checking In
The reception is located just inside the entrance of the hotel to the right.
There is a step to go in and a revolving door to get into reception.
Pitlochry Hydro Hotel Facilities
Hotel facilities;
- Lift to 1st and 2nd floor
- Pool table
- Bar
- 2 lounges
- Restaurant serving dinner and breakfast
- 73 bedrooms
- Dog-friendly rooms
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Fitness room
Room Facilities
- Free WIFI
- Hairdryer
- Tea and coffee-making facilities
- Spare blankets in the wardrobe
- Soap and shower gel in the bathroom
Pitlochry Hydro Breakfast
Breakfast, if not included in your room rate, is £10 per person.
The reviews of breakfast weren’t that great so we didn’t bother and headed out for breakfast.
Hotel Review
| Rating | ☹ | 🫤 | 😐 | 🙂 | 😀 | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOTEL LOCATION | ||||||
| Close to attractions | 😀 | Super handy for Enchanted Forest bus pick up | ||||
| Accessible by public transport | 🙂 | There is a bus that runs along West Moulin Road | ||||
| HOTEL FACILITIES | ||||||
| 24 hour reception | 🙂 | |||||
| Swimming Pool | 🙂 | |||||
| Gym | 🙂 | |||||
| Spa/Leisure Facilities | 🙂 | |||||
| Breakfast | 😐 | We didn't try breakfast but it is available | ||||
| Lunches | n/a | |||||
| Evening Meals | 🙂 | Available but didn't try them | ||||
| Bar/Coffee | 🙂 | Welcoming bar | ||||
| Business Centre | 🙂 | |||||
| Lift | 🙂 | Some rooms have steps to them | ||||
| Luggage Storage | n/a | |||||
| Parking | 🙂 | Free parking on site | ||||
| Laundry Service | n/a | |||||
| Room Service Meals | n/a | |||||
| Porterage | n/a | |||||
| ROOM FACILITIES | ||||||
| Free WIFI | 🙂 | |||||
| Tea and Coffee | 🙂 | |||||
| Bed Type | 🙂 | Twin beds | ||||
| Shower | 😐 | Water pressure bit low and no heat in bathroom | ||||
| Bath | 🙂 | Bit dated but OK | ||||
| Sofa/Chairs | 🙂 | Two chairs and a table - handy for sitting, eating etc | ||||
| Ironing Board | No | |||||
| Air Conditioning | No | |||||
| Heating | 😐 | Single glazing meant lots of condensation and additional oil fired radiator needed | ||||
| ROOM COMFORT | ||||||
| Noise Levels | 😀 | Nice and quiet as at end of corridor | ||||
| Light Levels | 😐 | Curtains didn't close so used a trouser hanter to secure | ||||
| Temperature | 😐 | Room was comfortable with two heaters but had to turn oil fired one off due to clicking in and out when thermostat kicked in. Bit cool in the morning as a result | ||||
| Bed Comfort | 🙂 | Comfortable beds, pillows a bit flat | ||||
| Shower Pressure | 😐 | Shower pressure low, it is an old building though | ||||
| Shower Temperature | 🙂 | Temperature OK - would have liked a bit more water | ||||
| Bath | Didn't try | |||||
| Cleanliness | 🙂 | |||||
| Fixtures and Fittings | 🙂 | Bit older but OK | ||||
| SERVICE | ||||||
| Pre Arrival | 🙂 | |||||
| Front Desk | 🙂 | Welcoming | ||||
| Housekeeping | 🙂 | |||||
| Hospitality Staff | Didn't eat or drink in the hotel | |||||
| WOULD I STAY AGAIN? | 🙂 | Yes I would especially if visiting Enchanted Forest again as it was super handy for the bus pick up | ||||
Pitlochry Hydro – What’s Nearby
The centre of Pitlochry is a 5-minute walk downhill and a 10-minute walk back up the hill.
There are lots of shops and cafes in the centre of Pitlochry.
There is also Blair Athol Distillery at the Southern end of Pitlochry and the Faskally Dam visitor centre at the North end, with an on-site cafe.
Pitlochry Station is a 10-minute walk away from the Pitlochry Hydro Hotel.
Professional Traveller Tips
Walking To and From Pitlochry
If you are walking back up to the hotel from Pitlochry main street along West Moulin Road there is a gate on your right-hand side just after Bonnethill Road.
There are a series of steps which take you up to the hotel. It is quite dark so a torch is a good idea. The handrail has broken in a couple of places and the steps are uneven with a couple missing.
However, it’s still quicker than walking to reception via the route you would take with a car.
You can also walk to the town centre and back via Knockard Road. If walking from the Pitlochry Hydro, walk straight down Knockard Road. At the junction turn right along Well Brae. At the junction turn left into Bonnethill Road and continue down to the junction which will be with the main street in Pitlochry.
Dog-Friendly Stays
Dogs can stay for £10 per night.
When we stayed with our dog in another Coast and Country group hotel we found them very accommodating. They allowed us to eat in the lounge so we could have dinner with our doglet which was lovely.
Pitlochry Hydro Hotel – Video Room Tour
Check out the video below for a quick tour of Room 226. Apologies for the coughing!
Pitlochry Hydro Hotel – Professional Traveller Summary
- The Pitlochry Hydro Hotel is a bit dated and worn in places but it was super handy for attending the Enchanted Forest with an easy walk to the bus pick-up point.
- The free parking was handy, especially given all the parking restrictions in Pitlochry for the Enchanted Forest.
- The room was clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly.
- Check was anytime from 8 am to 10 am with check-in from 3 pm.
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