The historic Station Hotel in Perth will become a four-star getaway after a multi-million pound refurbishment.
They have signed a deal with international hotel group Radisson, making it the city’s first full service Radisson Blu.
To meet franchise standards, the owners have invested £2 million in refurbishments so far with more to come.
The Station Hotel is completing an extensive transformation of all guest rooms and public areas.
The hotel is set to open as Radisson Blu later this year.
‘The crown jewel’ of Perth
Station Hotel general manager Asen Panagonov looks forward to bringing an upscale hotel to Perth.
He said: “We hope to reinstate the hotel as the crown jewel of Perth city.
“Our partnership with Radisson will help to radically improve our offering in the fast-growing Perth corporate and leisure market.”
He said it would move Perth away from a day trip business destination and “incentivise visitors to stay and enjoy our beautiful city.”
The hotel is a listed building, featuring sweeping staircases and landscaped gardens.
Situated on Leonard Street, it is adjacent to Perth train station and the city centre.
Radisson Hotel Group head of UK and Ireland business development Adela Cristea said: “It’s an honour to add a property with such historical significance to our portfolio in the UK.
“We’re also very pleased to expand our Scotland presence, and Perth is the perfect location to do that thanks to its fantastic offering for both business and leisure guests.”
Radisson Hotel Group is one of the world’s largest hotel groups with more than 1,600 hotels in operation and under development in 120 countries.
Hotel refurb good news for Perth
Perth and Kinross council head of planning and development David Littlejohn said the announcement could not have come at a better time.
He said: “Perth city centre continues to undergo a cultural renaissance.
“Work is progressing to transform the city hall to become an important museum housing the iconic Stone of Destiny and drawing visitors from across the UK and internationally to the gateway to the Scottish Highlands.”
The museum, costing £26m, is on schedule to open in 2024.
It has been given £10m in support from the UK Government as part of the Tay Cities Region Deal.
