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title: "Atholl Palace vs The Acarsaid - Pitlochry: which hotel is better?"
description: "Atholl Palace or The Acarsaid - Pitlochry in Pitlochry? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Atholl Palace vs The Acarsaid - Pitlochry

Both are in Pitlochry, 450 m 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:** 0 of 3

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

Hotel · ★★★ · Port na Craig
## [The Acarsaid - Pitlochry](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-acarsaid-pitlochry-pitlochry/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2187865/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Acarsaid - Pitlochry

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 450 m apart.

### Choose The Acarsaid - Pitlochry if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.5)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (14 / 3)

### Why is Atholl Palace better than The Acarsaid - Pitlochry?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (77 vs 37), so the rating is more reliable (×2.1)

### Why is The Acarsaid - Pitlochry better than Atholl Palace?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.5) (+0.6)
2.  400 m closer to the area centre (−400 m)
3.  430 m closer to public transport (−430 m)
4.  11 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+11)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 38 vs 25) (+13)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Atholl Palace | The Acarsaid - Pitlochry |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.1  (+0.6) |
| Location | 4.0 | 5.2  (+1.2) |
| Facilities | 10.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0 | – |
| Public transport | 5.5 | 7.8  (+2.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.1  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.1  (+0.6) |
| Number of reviews | 77  (+40) | 37 |
| Rank in Pitlochry | bottom 14% | bottom 43%  (+29%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.0 | 5.2  (+1.2) |
| Distance to Port na Craig centre | 960 m | 560 m  (−400 m) |
| To public transport | 990 m | 560 m  (−430 m) |
| To the airport | 86 km | 86 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 3 | 14  (+11) |
| To the nearest food shop | 530 m | 80 m  (−450 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 120 | – |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 1886 | – |
| Listed amenities | 25  (+21) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:30 | 15:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:30 |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Atholl Palace prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/atholl-palace-pitlochry/prices/)

## Location

450 m 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.

The Acarsaid - Pitlochry: city centre: 340 m, nearest station Pitlochry: 560 m, Edinburgh Airport (EDI): 86 km, 14 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Pitlochry

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

## Atholl Palace or The Acarsaid - Pitlochry: common questions

### Which is better, Atholl Palace or The Acarsaid - Pitlochry?

The Acarsaid - Pitlochry leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Atholl Palace or The Acarsaid - Pitlochry?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Acarsaid - Pitlochry is closer: 560 m from the centre, against 960 m for Atholl Palace.

### How far apart are Atholl Palace and The Acarsaid - Pitlochry?

The two hotels are 450 m apart in a straight line.

## 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/atholl-palace-pitlochry-vs-the-acarsaid-pitlochry-pitlochry/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/