The on-site restaurant, Thyme, is your ally when you can’t be bothered to cook. It’s not a Michelin-star place, and that’s the point. You can order a burger, pizza, or a hearty breakfast without any pretension.
The full English breakfast is a rite of passage. You pile your plate high with sausages, bacon, eggs, and beans. It’s the kind of breakfast that makes you feel ready to conquer the world – or at least a business meeting.
Even if you only grab a coffee and a toastie, the staff are lovely. They remember your face if you stay a few days, and they always ask how your day went. That small kindness makes a huge difference.
Little things that make you smile
There’s a decent-sized car park, so you don’t need to stress about finding a space. The hotel also has a quiet garden area where you can sit on a bench and watch the birds. I once saw a dad teaching his daughter to skip stones on a nearby pond. Pure joy.
The WiFi is free and works fine for doom-scrolling or catching up on emails. And the bathrooms have a powerful shower that feels like a mini-massage. You’ll actually look forward to washing your hair.
Premier Inn Aberdeen North (Bridge of Don) hotel
I remember once, I forgot my phone charger. The receptionist handed me a spare without even asking for a deposit. That’s the kind of “we’ve got your back” vibe this place has.
