Atholl Palace vs McKays Hotel
Both are in Pitlochry, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Port na Craig
Atholl Palace
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 4.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★Pitlochry
McKays Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 6.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick McKays Hotel
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 1.1 km apart.
Choose Atholl Palace if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 120 / 7)
Choose McKays Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.5)
- more restaurants on the doorstep (25 / 3)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 7 / 120)
Why is Atholl Palace better than McKays Hotel?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 2More guest reviews (77 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable×4.1
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (120 vs 7 rooms)×17.1
Why is McKays Hotel better than Atholl Palace?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.5)+0.5
- 2800 m closer to public transport−800 m
- 322 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+22
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 45 vs 25)+20
- 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (7 vs 120 rooms)−113
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Atholl Palace vs McKays Hotel: which hotel is better? | Atholl Palace | McKays Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.0 +0.5 |
| Location | 4.0 | 6.1 +2.1 |
| Facilities | 10.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0 | – |
| Public transport | 5.5 | 9.8 +4.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.1 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.0 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 77 +58 | 19 |
| Rank in Pitlochry | bottom 14% | bottom 36% +22% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.0 | 6.1 +2.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 690 m | 420 m −270 m |
| To public transport | 990 m | 190 m −800 m |
| To the airport | 86 km | 87 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 25 +22 |
| To the nearest food shop | 530 m −110 m | 640 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 120 | 7 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 1886 | – |
| Listed amenities | 25 +14 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:30 | 15:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Atholl PalaceMcKays Hotel
- McKays Hotel is cheaper in 8 of 8 months
- Atholl Palace: €255 a night on average · McKays Hotel: €163 a night on average
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All months
| Month | Atholl Palace | McKays Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| November | €233 | €160 |
| December | €206 | €165 |
| January | €224 | €158 |
| February | €245 | €158 |
| March | €224 | €155 |
| April | €270 | €158 |
| May | €310 | – |
| June | €307 | – |
| July | €312 | €176 |
| August | €315 | – |
| September | €326 | €176 |
| October | €266 | – |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
1.1 km apart
Atholl Palace: city centre: 690 m, nearest station Pitlochry: 990 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 86 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
McKays Hotel: city centre: 420 m, nearest station Pitlochry: 190 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 87 km, 25 places to eat within 500 m.
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Atholl Palace or McKays Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Atholl Palace or McKays Hotel?
McKays Hotel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Atholl Palace or McKays Hotel?
Over the year McKays Hotel costs about €163 a night on average against €255 at Atholl Palace, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
McKays Hotel is closer: 420 m from the centre, against 690 m for Atholl Palace.
How far apart are Atholl Palace and McKays Hotel?
The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score