The Station Hotel
Whisky-centric Scottish boutique. Dark wood panelling, copper accents, leather furniture, and distillery-themed artwork. Formal enough for a special occasion but relaxed enough for muddy-boot walkers stopping in after a day on the hills.
Book the tasting menu in advance — spaces are limited and it regularly sells out, especially on weekends
Why It Matters
Owned and built by the Forsyth family — the largest manufacturers of whisky stills in the world — the hotel has an authenticity that money can't manufacture. The Spirit Safe bar holds more than 500 expressions. The kitchen grows its own produce in the hotel's vegetable garden. And the 2 AA Rosette Still & Stove tasting menu puts this firmly on the culinary radar, not just the whisky trail.
Built in 1901 and left derelict for a decade, The Station Hotel was rescued and fully restored in 2016 by Richard and Heather Forsyth — the family behind Forsyths, the globally renowned copper still manufacturer whose workshops sit just down the road in Rothes. That backstory isn't incidental. It's everywhere: in the miniature copper still replicas behind the bar, in the 500-plus whiskies lining the Spirit Safe, in the suite names that honour the distilleries on the doorstep. AA four-star rated with 2 AA Rosettes for dining, it's the best-appointed hotel in Speyside by a clear margin.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Caperdonich Suite
The top room in the hotel — genuinely special. Dual-aspect windows look east towards Ben Aigan and west towards Craigellachie distillery. The showstopper is the mezzanine level with a Victorian-style freestanding bath overlooking the room below. Add a working fireplace, electronic blinds, a fully stocked minibar, a whisky decanter, and a rise-and-fall TV screen at the foot of the bed. Named after the now-silent Caperdonich distillery.
Emperor four-poster Hypnos bed
Deluxe Family Suite
The hotel's family option, combining a king room and a twin room, sleeping up to four. Each room has its own individual character with muted hues, quality furnishings, and Hypnos beds. Located in the quiet courtyard annex at the rear of the main building.
1x King + 1x Twin configuration
Deluxe King Room
No two are quite the same, but all share the same Hypnos beds and large double shower en suites. Designed in soft neutrals with bold accents and bespoke furnishings. Some are on the ground floor in the courtyard for easy access. Consistently praised in reviews for the quality of the beds.
King Hypnos bed
Deluxe Single Room
A well-considered solo option — not an afterthought. Spacious en suite, modern Scottish styling, and the same Hypnos mattresses as the larger rooms. Good for business travellers working the Speyside area.
Single Hypnos bed
Glen Grant Suite
Dual-aspect windows with views over the Spey Valley — the Glen Grant distillery, which has operated in Rothes since 1840, is visible close by. Furnished with finest hand-crafted Italian pieces throughout. A sofa bed accommodates an additional guest. Comes with a complimentary whisky decanter.
Super Kingsize Hypnos bed
Glenspey Suite
One of six junior suites, each themed around a local Speyside distillery. Consistent with the hotel's signature approach of bespoke furnishings and distillery-inspired décor.
Super Kingsize Hypnos bed
Speyburn Suite
On the hotel's first floor, this suite has exceptional views over Rothes and beyond. Named after the Speyburn distillery, established in 1897. The en suite offers both a roll-top bath and a double shower — a practical luxury. A sofa bed accommodates a third guest. Comes with whisky decanter.
Super Kingsize Hypnos bed
The Glenrothes Suite
Named after the 1878 distillery built in Rothes itself. Dual aspect views over the town centre, an elevated seating area, and handmade Italian furniture throughout. The en suite has a roll-top bath. A copper dog — a small period tool used by distillery workers to surreptitiously sample casks — sits as a room artefact on loan from the Glenrothes distillery.
Super Kingsize Hypnos bedThe Macallan Suite
Named after the Macallan distillery, founded in 1824. A spacious suite with a separate living area, deep walk-in wardrobe, and large en suite. Furnished with sumptuous pieces relating to the Macallan distillery. Can accommodate a third guest via sofa bed. Two HD Smart TVs.
Super Kingsize Hypnos bedThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Rothes Castle ruins are in the town. Wider Moray and Speyside feature a number of historic castles within easy driving distance.
Guests receive a complimentary four-ball at Rothes Golf Club. Several other courses are also available in the wider Speyside and Moray area.
The hotel's kitchen vegetable garden sits adjacent to the property, designed by chefs and growers. Guests can walk around and see what's being grown for the 2 AA Rosette menu — herbs, vegetables, all using the hotel's own compost from organic food waste.
The River Spey is world-renowned for salmon and sea trout fishing. The hotel is well-placed for access and can assist guests with arrangements. The hotel's history is closely tied to wealthy fishing visitors who came here in the hotel's early 20th-century heyday.
The hotel sits in the heart of Speyside with over 60 distilleries within a 50-mile radius, including Glen Grant a short walk away. The hotel can arrange whisky and gin tastings and VIP tours of local distilleries on request.
Plenty of walks for all abilities in the surrounding countryside, from riverside strolls to routes into the Cairngorm mountains. Cycle trails also accessible from Rothes.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The hotel has no lift. Guests with mobility concerns should request a ground-floor room, some of which are available in the courtyard annex.
High-speed broadband throughout the hotel, in all rooms and public areas.
Full Scottish breakfast included with all room bookings. Options include smoked salmon, full Scottish with haggis, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes and eggs.
A working kitchen garden adjacent to the hotel, producing fresh herbs and vegetables for the restaurant. Run using the hotel's own compost from organic food waste.
Gift vouchers available for stays, dining, and experiences via the hotel's GiftPro store.
Complimentary parking for guests. A large antique whisky still stands in the parking lot — a nod to the Forsyth heritage.
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