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Panoramic river Tay and V&A views, Rainfall showers and bespoke mattresses
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Made-to-order breakfast options, Award-winning Yu Spa with ozone pool
Indoor pool with sauna and steam room, Conservatory-style garden restaurant
Converted jute mill building, Dedicated tea and coffee provisions
Convenient on-site Subway access, Proximity to major dual carriageway
Proximity to Dundee city centre, Direct access to Beefeater restaurant
Self-service vending machines, King size beds with plump pillows
Prime waterfront location, Rooms with river and city views
Proximity to world-famous golf courses, Panoramic Tay River views
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Thoughtfully designed accessible rooms, Proximity to V&A Dundee
Daisy Tasker restaurant for local cuisine, Bell tower landmark on the skyline
Walking distance to V&A Dundee, 24-hour fitness center
Convenient dining and retail access, Dundee Ice Arena on site
On-site Beefeater restaurant, Modernized rooms with enhanced design
On-site Subway restaurant, Essential in-room amenities
Panoramic river Tay views, Redwood Restaurant with local cuisine
Historic 17th-century coaching inn, Excellent full Scottish breakfast
Panoramic views of the River Tay, Smart room technology with Alexa
Prime city center location, Views over the River Tay
Dedicated wedding services, Priory restaurant with daily specials
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Proximity to cultural attractions, Unique building history museums
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Family-friendly outdoor activities, Scenic waterfront dining
Traditional bar and restaurant, Scenic river views from rooms
Historic 1825 building charm, Personalized and attentive hospitality
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Exceptional cooked-to-order breakfast, Historic Victorian architecture
Well-equipped fitness center, Social common areas
Refined cafe and gin bar, Panoramic river and garden views
Proximity to world-class golf, Historic Victorian house charm
Dedicated health club and spa, Historic building with modern appeal
Remote Scottish glen location, Access to skiing and outdoor activities
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You may associate Scotland’s fourth-largest city, Dundee, with one of many things: marmalade, shipbuilding, cakes, football or even jute making. Few, though would consider it as a place for a hotel break. Those who do take the plunge will discover a city transformed – its rough industrial heritage being repackaged for tourists and its waterfront given a twenty-first-century facelift. Dundee has also been reinvented as a city of culture and can now even boast the accolade of becoming the UK’s first UNESCO City of Design.
Dundee’s identity is often linked to its perceived main industries – ‘Jute, Jam and Journalism’.
Dundee became the European capital for Jute production in the nineteenth century. The rough natural fibre used for rope and sacks was imported from India and spun in the city’s mills. Visitors can now get acquainted with this once-prosperous industry in the surprisingly fascinating and interactive centre: Verdant Works – one of Dundee’s most popular attractions.
The word ‘Jam’ really stands for ‘marmalade’, which unfortunately doesn’t start with the letter J. Dundee became associated with the bitter-tasting conserve thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit of a local lady. Janet Keiller opened a factory to produce Dundee Marmalade in 1797, using thick chunks of Seville orange rind that would make the city evermore synonymous with the breakfast spread.
Journalism, the final part of the Trinity, refers to the city’s publisher – DC Thompson, founded in 1905 and creator of the Beano and Dandy comics. Dundee is so proud of this link that it has installed an eight-foot-high Bronze statue in the city centre to commemorate one of its most iconic characters – Desperate Dan!
It would seem that no-one could find a synonym for shipbuilding beginning with a J though, as it is difficult to ignore Dundee’s prominent role in this industry. No fewer than two thousand ships were built in the dock yard in the decade between 1871 and 1881 alone. None were more famous than the RRS Discovery which took Captain Robert Scott on his Antarctic missions.
Visitors to the impressive Discovery Point can not only pay homage to the legendary vessel here, but also get an insight into Scott’s Antarctic voyages in the state-of-the-art attraction: Heroes of the Ice.
Another unmissable sight is that of the HM Frigate Unicorn, a nineteenth-century warship and the oldest seaworthy ship in Britain.
Dundee’s whaling industry also boomed in the nineteenth century as it provided the jute trade with the whale oil that it craved. You can find out more about the city’s whaling heritage in Broughty Castle and Museum. The castle was built in the fifteenth century to protect the Tay estuary and offers fantastic views over the waters.
The seaside resort of Broughty Ferry, by which the castle is found, is a lovely place to have a stroll around and relax. Dotted with grand villas, quaint fishermen’s cottages, a large expanse of sand and a beautiful esplanade, Ferry contains many pleasant pubs and restaurants, as well as a selection of hotels and guesthouses.
If you’re wanting to get an insight into Dundee’s history, a good place to start is the McManus, the city’s art gallery and museum. This grand Victorian building also flaunts a range of exhibitions, including nineteenth and twentieth century international works of art. Lovers of vintage transport will also find their slice of heaven in the Dundee Transport Museum.
As fascinating as its past may be, Dundee refuses to live only off its history. Scotland’s sunniest city is now forging a new vibrant identity as a haven for culture and the arts. At the heart of this movement is Dundee Contemporary Arts, housing modern art galleries and two cinemas showing films from around the world. The V&A Museum of design is also due to open in 2018.
There are also a whole host of venues where you can enjoy dance, art, comedy and music performances and concerts, including the Caird Hall auditorium, Dundee Repertory Theatre and Gardyne Theatre.
If you’re planning on staying in one of the many hotels in Dundee in late summer, you can also experience the Food and Flower Festival, the largest of its kind in Scotland.
To get a good overview of the city, there’s no better place than Dundee Law, literally meaning Dundee’s hill. In reality though the 572-foot mount that characterises the city is in fact an extinct volcano. Whatever, it makes for a lovely stroll and its stylish observation point offers stunning views to Fife and over Perthshire on a clear day.
Once you’ve decided which hotel in Dundee takes your fancy, you’ll be confronted by another choice – how to get there. The city is now easily accessible not only by car and rail but also by air and boat.
Just a short distance from the UK’s motorway network, Dundee is just over an hour’s drive from Edinburgh and can be reached directly by rail from Birmingham and London on the East Coast line.
Dundee is additionally becoming a popular port of call for cruise ships on their way to the Baltics and Scandinavia, whilst air travel is also taking off, with regular flights from London Stansted. Consequently, there are now a growing selection of hotels near Dundee Airport and the railway station.
Hotels in Dundee - Price range from $48 to $106 (price per night)
In Dundee, you might want to check out Four Points Flex by Sheraton Ratingen Düsseldorf Airport, Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa, Staybridge Suites Dundee By Ihg, Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre. These hotels come highly recommended by many travelers.
For a taste of luxury in Dundee, you might want to explore Rusacks St Andrews, Old Course Hotel, Seaton House, The SPACE To Stay Aparthotel. These hotels are known for their superior amenities and high-class services.
Traveling with pets? The hotels Rusacks St Andrews, Staybridge Suites Dundee By Ihg, Malmaison Dundee, Rufflets St Andrews could be ideal. These hotels are not only pet-friendly but also offer numerous amenities to make your pets feel at home.
If you’re looking for a relaxing spa experience during your stay in Dundee, check out Old Course Hotel, Carnoustie Golf Hotel 'A Bespoke Hotel’, Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa, Kinnettles Hotel – all of which offer great spa services and facilities.
If you’re looking for a hotel with a pool in Dundee, check out Old Course Hotel, Carnoustie Golf Hotel 'A Bespoke Hotel’, Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa, Woodlands Hotel, BW Signature Collection – all of which offer great pool facilities for guests to enjoy.
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