The landmark Station Hotel in Perth has signed a deal with an international hospitality group which could see it transformed into a full service five-star venue.
It has been revealed that the hotel had signed a partnership agreement with the Radisson Hotel Group in 2021 and there has been a multi-million pound investment in refurbishing the entire hotel to meet the standards of the Radisson Blu franchise.
The Radisson Hotel Group is one of the world’s largest hotel groups with nine distinctive hotel brands in its portfolio, and more than 1600 hotels in operation and under development in 120 countries.
Radisson Blu is the “upper upscale hotel brand” in that portfolio and specialises in providing high end four and five-star hotel services in major cities, key airport gateways and leisure destinations.
The Station Hotel, located adjacent to Perth Train Station, will open the newly revamped areas of the building later this summer.
Hotel general manager Asen Panagonov hopes the move can “reinstate the hotel as the crown jewel of Perth”.
“We are delighted to be bringing much needed upscale hotel quality to Perth, especially under the Radisson Blu brand,” they added.
“Our partnership with Radisson will help to radically improve our offering in the fast-growing Perth corporate and leisure market. Thereby moving Perth away from a day trip business destination and incentivise visitors to stay and enjoy our beautiful city.”
Head of planning and development and chief planning officer for Perth and Kinross Council David Littlejohn commented: “The Station Hotel is one of Perth’s most striking and best loved buildings, and I am delighted that it will become part of the Radisson Blu family of great quality hotels.
“This announcement could not have come at a better time.
“Perth city centre continues to undergo a cultural renaissance as work progresses 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 property is a listed building, featuring beautiful architecture, sweeping staircases and stunning landscaped gardens. Queen Victoria became a frequent guest, which prompted the creation of a ‘royal passage’, linking the train station with the property.
The hotel is completing an extensive transformation of all guest rooms and public areas to align with the Radisson Blu brand.
Vice president and head of business development UK and Ireland for Radisson Hotel Group Adela Cristea said: “It’s an honour to add a property with such historical significance, especially with a royal seal of approval, to our Radisson Blu 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.”
