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Parklands: Traveller Reviews

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  • Rooms: 15
Description: Ideal for Business or Pleasure and 2 minutes from the Town Centre , with stunning views over South Inch Park. Overlooking Perth's South Inch Park the... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
2 St. Leonard's Bank
Perth PH2 8EB
Scotland
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“Average at Best”

Parklands

8 Mar 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed one night, as part of a business trip to the area. The hotel is tidy enough, but I am not sure about STB 4 and AA 3 * ratings. Although I had booked a single room, I was given a beautifully clean small double, which was most acceptable. However, I think a couple would have found the accommodation and the bed very cramped. On the other hand, the bathroom was nearly as big as the bedroom and, again, spotless. Perhaps a weakness of older, less well insulated buildings, but TV noise was noticeable from a number of adjacent suites.

Free secure Wi-fi throughout the hotel and decent cable TV were amongst what attracted me to the Parklands in the first place and both worked well. I was also anticipating good eating, as much is made of the two restaurants and cuisine.

However, I was late arriving and, as expected, the restaurants were closed for the night. Nevertheless, given the perceived standard of this hotel, I was looking forward to a decent sandwich from Room Service. The night manager was pleasant enough and offered a range of fillings for my "sarnie". I was bitterly disappointed to receive two rounds of thin-sliced white bread, sparsely filled with watery, wafer-thin ham.....not exactly the hand carved gammon on crusty wholemeal I had expected. Furthermore, so far as I could see, there were no tea or coffee making facilities in my room.

Breakfast was a major disappointment, there was little left in the way of fresh fruit midway through the sitting and the full Scottish was tragically overcooked.

My colleagues and I stayed on for lunch, but again the fare was very average. Nice tasty local steak, but the roast (I think) potatoes again suffered from overcooking.

The staff were pretty good, although I had to smile when presented with the credit card reader together with an invitation to add a gratuity to what was a bill comprising grossly over-inflated prices for just about everything.

I have no problems with paying well for value for money. I believe this hotel has the same ratings as the Royal Marine at Brora, which is more expensive, but in a different league altogether.

I read somewhere that the Parklands is a B&B pretending to be a hotel. To my way of thinking, it does appear to fall between two stools. On the one hand very tidy and homely, but on the other not really delivering on that all important factor….quality!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — cleanliness
    • Disliked — cramped
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richnsalsdad's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 08 March 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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“cream of the crop”

Parklands

6 Mar 2008

My wife and I stayed for 2 nights at the end of feb.
the room was the" city of perth" suite, it had everything you could want tv ,dvd ,cable,stereoetc.
the bathroom was enormous and beautifully kitted out,the jacuzzi bath was a favourite.
The view from the window is straight onto the park ,lovely.
We had dinner in the Bistro and it was an absolute treat to eat food made by someone who obviously loves cooking to perfection,that was one of my all time meals ,excellent.
The hotel staff were friendly and it all made for a great relaxing stay.Many thanks.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the food
    • Disliked — nothing
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troweller's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 06 March 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Distinctly Average Hotel”

Parklands

4 Mar 2008

We arrived and was greeted by a very friendly receptionist,
and our bedroom was large with a spacious ensuite. However, the `double' bed was 2 singles pushed together and was an extremely uncomfortable bed with poor quality pillows, non existent fillings!

We were both looking forward to our Scottish breakfast on the first morning, however, it was non inspiring. Fruit selection consisted of a fresh fruit bowl, however, there were also frozen berries that were half defrosted and a big bowl of olives! On ordering bacon and eggs (which took quite a long time to come, although there was only us and another couple in the restaurant) when it arrived the bacon was fatty and swimming in grease (it had been ordered crispy), and the toast was poor quality bread which disintegrated when you bit into it.

Overall poor quality food. Safe to say we didn't bother with breakfast on our 2nd morning.

The main problem was on our 2nd evening there was a function on during the evening, and for about an hour and half from 11pm the noise which came from the floor below as people were leaving was incredible. Sleep was not possible.

The staff were all very helpful and friendly but for £125 per night and the lack of quality, we will not be staying there again.

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skiingtoots's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 04 December 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
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“Brilliant little hotel”

Parklands

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5 of 5 stars
Scotland
5 Feb 2008

What a lovely little hotel! My husband and I stayed here in a superior room for one night and were delighted with the room and quality of service. We have stayed in many 4 and 5 star hotels and were extremely impressed by this little gem. We simply took a chance and booked on the internet without knowing much and we certainly hit the jackpot here! Our room was very big with an extremely comfortable bed and a flat screen TV. The bathroom was lovely with quality products available. We didnt' eat here but given the standard of breakfast will next time. When we returned home we immediately booked again for our next trip. The location was excellent, overlooking a lovely park in a quiet area but only a five minute walk from the city centre. If you are going to stay in Perth stay here!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The wonderful service and lovely room
    • Disliked — nothing!
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megrabbit's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 25 January 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Sporting event
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“Tradition enhanced”

Parklands

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5 of 5 stars
Isle of Mull, Scotland
18 Jan 2008

Whilst we are surrounded with change, often at bewildering speed, many seek havens of reliability and tradition. Thus we were concerned that one of Perth's beacons of stability, The Parklands, had changed "hands". What to do, go to a large anonymous change or give the new regime a chance?

Changes there certainly have been but they have all been for the good. Comfort and a warm, sincere welcome, even for an aged Labrador remain. The food, both in what was the Bistro and in the Acanthus Restaurant are first class - complemented by a good selection of wine and efficient but unobtrusive service. In the Sprind and Summer it is relaxing to sit on the Terrace and enjoy the views over the garden and parkland - an oasis of tranquility close to the heart of a bustling town.

Perth can be proud that this Hotel which is even better than before - warmly recommended.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — comfort and warm wecome
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TighFraoich's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 18 January 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, pet owners, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Families with Small Children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine, Shopping
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2 St. Leonard's Bank, Perth PH2 8EB, Scotland