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title: "Atholl Palace vs Moulin Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Atholl Palace. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Atholl Palace or Moulin Hotel in Pitlochry? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
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# Atholl Palace vs Moulin Hotel

Both are in Pitlochry, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Port na Craig
## [Atholl Palace](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/atholl-palace-pitlochry/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1161144/agoda/?lang=en)

Inn · ★★★ · Moulin
## [Moulin Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/moulin-hotel-pitlochry/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1867840/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Atholl Palace

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.3 km apart.

### Choose Atholl Palace if you want

-   to walk to the sights (690 m / 1.1 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 120 / 15)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (1886 / 1695)

### Choose Moulin Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.5)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 15 / 120)

### Why is Atholl Palace better than Moulin Hotel?

1.  400 m closer to the city centre (−400 m)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  320 m closer to public transport (−320 m)
4.  More guest reviews (77 vs 15), so the rating is more reliable (×5.1)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 6) (+19)
6.  Newer or more recently renovated (1886 vs 1695) (+191y)
7.  A larger hotel with more facilities (120 vs 15 rooms) (×8.0)

### Why is Moulin Hotel better than Atholl Palace?

1.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (15 vs 120 rooms) (−105)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Atholl Palace | Moulin Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Location | 4.0  (+1.3) | 2.7 |
| Facilities | 10.0 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0 | – |
| Public transport | 5.5  (+1.7) | 3.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 8.9  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 77  (+62) | 15 |
| Rank in Pitlochry | top 89% | top 83%  (+6%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.0  (+1.3) | 2.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 690 m  (−400 m) | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 990 m  (−320 m) | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 86 km  (−1.3 km) | 88 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3  (+3) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 120 | 15 |
| Floors | 4 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1886  (+191y) | 1695 |
| Listed amenities | 25  (+15) | 10 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Location

1.3 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.

Moulin Hotel: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Pitlochry: 1.3 km, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 88 km, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Pitlochry

[Pitlochry weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/scotland/pitlochry/weather)

## Atholl Palace or Moulin Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Atholl Palace or Moulin Hotel?

Atholl Palace leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Atholl Palace or Moulin Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Atholl Palace is closer: 690 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Moulin Hotel.

### How far apart are Atholl Palace and Moulin Hotel?

The two hotels are 1.3 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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