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Marcliffe, a five-star hotel in Aberdeen, has announced a raft of plans for multi-million-pound upgrades with the centrepiece being a new dining space in the hotel’s courtyard.
The all-weather venue will feature a central bar designed to offer a unique indoor-outdoor experience.
As part of the renovations, Marcliffe will introduce a new luxury bridal suite, providing an exclusive space for wedding celebrations. Guest rooms will also be upgraded, with improved air conditioning, refreshed interiors and modernised amenities.
Work is scheduled to take place from April – December 2025 and the hotel will remain open throughout the renovation period.
The move directly addresses guest feedback from the hotel’s MyMarcliffe survey in October 2024, which revealed that respondents sought upgraded bedrooms, modernised facilities and an improved dining area.
Sir Jim Milne CBE, chairman of Balmoral Group, the hotel’s owners, said: “The dome-style dining space will add a completely new dimension to the Marcliffe experience, offering a unique space for Aberdeen, where guests and visitors can dine, celebrate and experience something truly special.”
“Feedback from our survey has been invaluable in helping us prioritise areas for investment. We are committed to cementing Marcliffe’s position as one of Scotland’s leading hospitality destinations. This is part of a long-term strategy of ongoing investment.”
The main contractor for the upgrades, which are expected to generate between 20-30 jobs, is Aberdeen-based construction firm CHAP Group.
In June 2024, Marcliffe was acquired by Balmoral Group, a local business established in 1980 by Sir Jim Milne.
