Pentland Hotel, Thurso
About the Hotel
Rooms
The Pentland Hotel has 42 ensuite bedrooms, each with a flat-screen cable TV, a desk, coffee and tea facilities, and a garden view. Private bathrooms are fitted with a bath or shower, a hairdryer, and Cole & Lewis toiletries. Each room includes Freeview TV, a direct-dial telephone, and radio alarm clocks. Guests may request still or sparkling mineral water, homemade tablet, fruit/herbal teabags, hot chocolate, and luxury bathrobes.
Dining Options
The Pentland Hotel's restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring fresh Caithness seafood and produce. Vegetarian choices and children's menus are available. Fresh seafood is landed at Scrabster, and Caithness beef, a local specialty, is served. The dining room has been refurbished with carpeting and furnishings. The lounge bar offers light refreshments and snacks. There are onsite restaurants.
Leisure and Activities
The Pentland Hotel has two lounges for conferences and provides a night porter to accommodate late services and early risers with a continental breakfast. Guests can relax in the reception foyer, which features a fireplace with a carved wooden mantel on a Caithness stone hearth. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Activities in the area include visits to Scrabster Ferry Terminal and Gills Bay Ferry Port.
Location and Transport
The Pentland Hotel is in the heart of Thurso, near Dunnet Bay Beach. Wick John O'Groats Airport is 40 km away. The town center has cafes, bars, restaurants, shops, and historical sites like Meadow Well, Swanson Gallery, and Caithness Horizons. Frequent public transport is available to explore other parts of the county.
Hotel Services
The Pentland Hotel provides free WiFi access in public areas. The Guest Laundry Service is available for £20 per bag. The hotel accommodates weddings, conferences, and functions for up to 120 seated guests or 180 for dances. Smaller seminars and meetings can be supported with teas, coffees, and buffets. The team offers recommendations on what to see and do, where to eat and drink.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Darts
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Public Bath
Room features
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
