Aberdeen's Marcliffe has been awarded the prestigious AA five-star rating, making it the only hotel in the city to achieve the status.
The rating was awarded after a series of anonymous overnight stays by AA inspectors, who looked at the hotel's service, facilities, dining and overall guest experience.
It's the first time the Marcliffe has received the accreditation from the AA who also honoured the hotel's restaurant with a Rosette, acknowledging its standout local produce and dishes.
After examining the Marcliffe, the AA inspectors said in a statement: “Set in well tended grounds the hotel offers a quality guest experience in comfortable surroundings.
“The open log fires add to the charm with the spa offering treatments to pamper any weary traveller.
“A wonderful array of malt whiskies with some high end drams on hand for the discerning connoisseur.
"Award winning food using locally sourced provenance will further enhance the guest experience.”
Marcliffe owner and chairman Sir Jim Milne, said: “This is a brilliant achievement and shows just how far we’ve come in a short time.
“To think we closed the hotel earlier this year to focus on improving standards, and now we’ve received this award, it’s a huge achievement and something the whole team can be proud of.
“Aberdeen’s a city that deserves a five-star hotel, and I’m really proud of the team for making it happen.”