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
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 4.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Inn★★★Moulin
Moulin Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 2.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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)
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?
- 1400 m closer to the city centre−400 m
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3320 m closer to public transport−320 m
- 4More guest reviews (77 vs 15), so the rating is more reliable×5.1
- 5More walkable surroundings (walk grade 25 vs 6)+19
- 6A larger hotel with more facilities (120 vs 15 rooms)×8.0
Why is Moulin Hotel better than Atholl Palace?
- 1A 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 vs Moulin Hotel: which hotel is better? | 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 | – |
| 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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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.
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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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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