The Craigellachie Hotel

Beautiful location with views in the heart of Speyside and the perfect place for current and aspiring whisky enthusiasts. The Craigellachie is everything you’d expect in an old Scottish hotel - friendly, accommodating staff, an inviting entryway with creaky hardwoods, a library to lose yourself in, and a famous whisky bar very deserving of its recent rave reviews by previous guests. When I first arrived, I was greeted by the lovely Jane, who throughout my stay always checked to ensure I had everything I needed. Breakfast was included with the room and offered a very nice variety of cold table and prepared dishes. Very attentive serving staff, in both the breakfast room and the restaurant. Absolutely delicious dining experience with a nice selection of wine. If you’re in need of a jog, a walk or a little exploring, the hotel grounds lead to a wooded path that’s perfect for a short stroll or bit of exercise.. The real gem of the hotel is the Quaich whisky bar - an absolute must experience during your stay. You’ll be well served by their expert staff, particularly Oscar, whose passion for Scottish whisky, encyclopedic knowledge, and refined palate make him the perfect guide to help you uncover new favorites while introducing you to whiskies that share the character of the ones you already love. You don’t have to be a whisky lover to appreciate the relaxing time you’ll enjoy here. However, if you aren’t already, I dare say you may depart as one.

A beautiful historic home surrounded by a small village. It has a well stocked whiskey bar with 1000 choices to taste. Several nearby pubs as well. Cross the Spey river over a lovely old bridge and walk the train lines converted to pedestrian paths. Too many nearby distilleries to name. Evergreen trees and Birch, weathered rock and fast moving rivers. Friendly staff, wonderful food, comfortable rooms. We loved our stay here and will hope to come back soon.

Absolutely smashing! A quaint hotel in the heart of Whiskey Country and either a short cab ride or bus to any distilleries you desire. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. They were kind enough to let us store our luggage while we went on a distillery tour (it is quite difficult to manage suitcases while touring). There is a bus stop at the bottom of the inn as well as on top of a very busy road up top. Bus stops up there are a bit hit or miss on when they stop for you or not, so you could try your luck! Food was delicious (dinner and breakfast). It was easy to order and charge it to the room. The downstairs restaurant can get busy so a reservation is recommended. Guests staying at the hotel get to choose a time for when they would like dinner. The Quaich bar is open 5/6pm and has a bespoke feel to it, with a multitude of whiskey options. The rooms were very spacious and comfortable! The heated towel rack was a surprising perk I didn't know I needed. We cannot wait to come back!

Cozy, quaint hotel. Great location. Staff very warm and welcoming. The whiskey bar was fantastic. The breakfast was very good. And we had one dinner at the restaurant during our stay, and the food was excellent. The restaurant was very charming. Our stay was wonderful. Would highly recommend!

We had a wonderful meal here! To start, I enjoyed the tempura mushrooms – light, crisp, and full of flavour. For my main, I had the goat tagine, which was beautifully cooked and served with tender courgettes, sweet tomatoes, and perfectly braised barley. Every bite was delicious and thoughtfully prepared. The service was equally excellent – Anna looked after us so warmly and made the experience even more enjoyable. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Gifted a night at the Craigellachie Hotel, which was lovely, a spacious, comfortable and bright hotel. All the staff were welcoming and accomodating! The whisky tasting was exceptional, I am not a whisky drinker, but Oscar took time to find out what I liked and chose my tasting accordingly, which was a revelation and very pleasant!! My husband and I enjoyed the experience and listening to his knowledgeable information around the tasting notes. The roast dinner was so tasty, hot and filling. I’d definitely go back for the Haggis Croquette 🤣 Breakfast was plentiful, served by very attentive staff

Great experience. Jane went above and beyond our expectations to help look for alternate transportation. The bus route made for a perfect way to visit the distilleries. Their restaurant and bar were great.

Incredibly over priced for a very basic hotel. Booked a snug room and could hardly even open my suitcase, it had one tiny window in the corner and the smallest bed I’ve ever seen in a hotel. Definitely not good value for money at nearly £300/night, completely ridiculous. The pub underneath also very over-priced for mid quality. That said the staff were kind and accommodating and the bar was nice with a great selection.