Parklands Hotel

About Parklands Hotel

Parklands occupies a Georgian townhouse on St Leonard's Bank, raised above the South Inch parkland on the edge of Perth's old town, with the city centre a five to ten minute walk away across the park. It is a smaller, independently run hotel rather than a large chain property, and the scale shows in the personal service and the care taken over the public rooms, which look out over the Inch towards the river.

The bedrooms are individually decorated, ranging from cosy standard rooms to larger doubles with views over the parkland, and are kept to a good standard of comfort rather than statement design. Several rooms have been recently refreshed, and the hotel's compact size means it rarely feels crowded even when busy.

The hotel's restaurant has long been one of the more talked-about dining rooms in Perth, built around a short, produce-led menu that changes with the seasons, and it draws local diners as well as hotel guests, so booking ahead is worthwhile. There is also a more relaxed bar and lounge for a simpler meal or a drink after a day out.

It suits couples and anyone who wants to be close to the city centre and the South Inch without staying in the busiest part of the High Street, combined with a serious reason to eat in rather than go looking elsewhere.