Parklands Hotel (Perth)

The Parklands Hotel is a lovely, family run 4 star hotel close to the centre of Perth with lovely views over the South Inch Park to Kinnoull Hill.

It is an ideal location as a base for you to explore Perth and its surrounding areas. As the hotel is only a five minutes stroll from Perth town centre and the River Tay, it is perfect for shopping or a nice peaceful walk along the river.

The hotel offers a comfortable lounge area for guests to relax in and the garden and terrace areas have seating so you can enjoy a drink or meal outside as well as enjoying the views and the Scottish summer.

Bedrooms
There are 15 individually styled twin or double bedded en-suite bedrooms (standard and superior sizes). Each bedroom has touches of the traditional and modern world such as flat screen Freesat television, DVD player and CD stereo, direct dial telephone, hair dryer plus tea and coffee making facilities.

Superior rooms are larger than standard rooms and are front facing with views of the gardens and the park. One of the superior rooms has a Jacuzzi bath. There are 4 bedrooms located on the ground floor, which are particularly welcomed by those with walking difficulties.

Ask about one of the hotel's romantic breaks, where you can stay for two nights Dinner Bed and Breakfast and have the added extras of chocolates, flowers and champagne to enhance your special time.

Dining
The hotel's Acanthus Restaurant is fine dining at its best with traditional and new dishes combined on a menu to provide a great experience from the moment you arrive until you enjoy your coffee and liqueur in the lounge afterwards. The food is complemented by beautiful surroundings and an extensive wine list.

For a more informal experience No. 1 the Bank Bistro offers a wide selection of dishes that are changed seasonally and you can enjoy your food whilst admiring the views of the garden and the surrounding parkland. In the summer months if you like to dine alfresco, the bistro menu is also on offer on the terrace in front of the hotel.

Both restaurants use the best local produce and reflect the ingredients available from the local countryside. If you are staying more that one night you have the choice of a different style of food in the same hotel.

Other Facilities
Throughout the hotel there is free wireless broadband. All rooms are also equipped with wireless broadband internet access for guest's laptop computers. For those without laptop wireless capability, there are 2 wired internet connection points available in the hotel. Broadband access is free of charge to residents.

Awards
A consistent award winner, The Parklands Hotel is the proud holder of 2 AA rosettes for dining and has received the Best Bistro Award for 'No. 1 the Bank Bistro' at the Scottish Hotel Awards, the Perth Hotel of the Year in the Scottish Hotel of the Year Awards and The Scottish Hotel Restaurant of the Year.

Other awards include the Business Excellence Gold Medal, Young Chef Special Commendation, Executive Chef of the Year, Real and Local Food Gold Medal, Perth City Hotel Awards and The Scottish Hotel Chef of the Year!

Local Area and Activities
There are several castles you can visit including Blair Castle, Glamis Castle, Huntingtower Castle (a well preserved medieval castle), Menzies Castle and Scone Palace.

Perthshire is known as 'Big Tree Country' with many gardens to visit, such as the Perthshire Gardens Collection and the Bells Cherrybank gardens (incorporates the Scottish National Heather Collection).

There are three 18 hole golf courses in Perth, quad biking through the forest, whisky distilleries, theatre and the Perth Races. Perth Leisure Pool is one of the best swimming pools in Scotland, with 3 pools and 2 flumes.

A whole range of outdoor adventure activities are on offer with BlueSky Experiences (http://www.blueskyexperiences.com/).

Local Markets
There are street markets throughout the year held on King Edward Street including Farmers Markets offering fresh produce from some of the farms which surround Perth, and Continental Markets with stalls selling goods and produce from France.

Perth High street has most major shopping chains and a good selection of boutique shops. St. Johns Centre, located off the high street, offers a diverse range of shops including clothes, electrical goods, perfume and computers.

Parks and Local Walks
South Inch Park is next door to The Parklands Hotel with facilities which include a boating pond and crazy golf. North Inch at the north end of the newly refurbished Tay Street promenade offers a walk along the banks of the River Tay. Norrie Millar Walk is a park on the banks of the River Tay and is decorated with modern sculptures.

Summary
All in all, a highly recommended friendly hotel with excellent food where you will be extremely well looked after, and which is in an excellent location for a touring holiday, a stop-over on your way north or south, or a wonderful place to relax for a few days and enjoy the delights of Perthshire and The Parklands Hotel.

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