STAFF of oil and gas firms which use the Thistle Aberdeen Altens Hotel were among the guests at a cocktail party and buffet to celebrate its new-look ballroom.
General manager Stephen Gow said the work was part of a huge refurbishment of the premises, including nearly 100 bedrooms, at a cost of £1.7million.
“I know the outside of the building puts people off a bit and we have to put up with jokes about it, but that may change as we seek to add another floor of bedrooms,” he added.
Entertainment was provided by Hot Jazz and mind reader Drew McAdam, from North Berwick.