🇬🇧 Perth, United Kingdom
Salutation Hotel
📍 34, South Street, Perth, PH2 8PH
A sua permanência — Salutation Hotel
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A propriedade — Salutation Hotel
The Salutation Hotel, a three-star in central Perth, trades on its status as one of Scotland’s oldest coaching inns, with a solid, no-fuss lobby that smells faintly of polish and history. Wood-panelled public areas, a proper bar and a busy restaurant give it the feel of a working city hotel rather than a boutique destination. It suits travellers who want reliable comfort and a central walk-to-everything location, not those seeking design flourishes or quiet seclusion.
Crónicas de Perth
Perth, once the medieval capital of Scotland, grew as a royal burgh around the River Tay, a hub for trade and justice. Its High Street still follows the medieval plan, though much of the medieval fabric was lost to Victorian redevelopment, leaving a townscape of solid sandstone banks and civic buildings. The city was a major staging post on the coach route north, which gave the Salutation Hotel its early importance. Today Perth is a quiet but prosperous administrative centre, with a lively arts scene centred on the Perth Theatre and Concert Hall, and a strong connection to the surrounding countryside.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Perth →Melhores meses
May and June offer the best blend of mild weather (15-18°C average) and longer daylight hours, before the summer crowds peak. September is also excellent, with often glorious late-summer spells and lower accommodation rates.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak tourism months, driven by school holidays and the Perth Festival of the Arts (usually late July to early August). Hotel prices rise by 30-50% and advance booking is essential. Crowds are noticeable in the city centre and at nearby attractions like Scone Palace.
Orçamento da temporada
Late April and early October are the best shoulder months for discounts, with hotel rates typically 20-40% lower. Weather is less reliable—expect rain—but the city is quiet and you’ll have attractions largely to yourself.
Tempo e embalagem
Perth’s weather is famously fickle; you can experience four seasons in a day, with warm sun followed by a chill rain within an hour. Pack a light, waterproof jacket as your non-negotiable outer layer, even if the morning forecast says fair.
Livro City Briefing — Perth
- The A9 at Luncarty, just north of Perth, is subject to frequent roadworks in summer 2026; expect delays if driving north to the Highlands. Check Traffic Scotland for live updates.
- Perth’s new city-centre pedestrianisation scheme, part of the ongoing Perth Transport Futures project, has permanently closed part of the High Street to vehicles, improving walking routes to the hotel.
- Scone Palace, a must-visit site 2 miles east, has opened a new exhibition on the Stone of Destiny for summer 2026, with extended opening hours through July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Salutation Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first or second floor at the rear of the building (away from South Street). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise yet low enough to access quickly via stairs if the lift is busy. Rear-facing rooms overlook the car park or courtyard, reducing traffic noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor overlooking South Street; they face a busy main road with early-morning delivery traffic and pedestrian noise. Also avoid rooms adjacent to the lift shaft or staircase on the ground floor – there's a bar and function room nearby which can get loud until late.
Best views
At 34 South Street, you're opposite a mix of shops and a hotel – the best view is from a front-facing first floor room looking up towards the river or down the street (traffic noise trade-off). For tranquillity, a rear view of the car park and old town rooftops is more peaceful.
Quietest floors
Floors 1 and 2 (first and second) are the quietest, especially if you ask for a room at the back. These floors are above street hubbub but below any roof plant noise.
🔊 Noise notes
South Street is a main thoroughfare in Perth – expect traffic from 6am until late on Friday and Saturday nights. The hotel's bar can be audible in ground-floor front rooms, and there's a service entrance at the rear for deliveries early in the day.
Insider tips
1. Request a room at the back and on the first floor when booking – no extra cost, but much quieter. 2. There's free on-street parking after 6pm on South Street and nearby; the hotel has a small car park (ask about availability). 3. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs for any front-facing room – the double glazing here helps but isn't soundproof.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalações do hotel — Salutation Hotel
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, adequate for browsing and email; login via room number and surname. No paid tier.
Lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections needed.
No daily newspaper or digital newsstand provided. The building dates from the 17th century – a former coaching inn with a cobbled courtyard.
Check-in from 14:00, early bag drop available. Check-out by 11:00; late check-out subject to availability, typically £20-30 per extra hour until 14:00.
Free storage at reception for early arrivals or after check-out.
Step-free access via a ramp at the side entrance; lift to all floors. One adapted ground-floor room available – book directly. Narrow doorways in some historic areas.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Canal Street Car Park (PH2 8HR), a 5-minute walk, £8.50 for 24 hours (variable). No EV charging on site.
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None (UK hotels do not charge a separate city/tourist tax)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; a £50-100 hold on a credit card at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Church: Perth Congregational Church (240 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Perth North Church (268 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: St. John's Kirk (302 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Bible Baptist Church (317 m · ~4 min walk)
Estilo de vida e recreação local
St John's Centre — 269 m · ~3 min walk
Norie-Miller Park — 595 m · ~7 min walk
Perth Museum — 262 m · ~3 min walk
Perth Concert Hall — 76 m · ~1 min walk
Boomerang — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Nearest — 206 m · ~3 min walk
Boots — 160 m · ~2 min walk
KeyStore Express — 220 m · ~3 min walk
Perth Bus Station — 848 m · ~11 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use free ATMs at major banks; avoid currency exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots due to poor rates.
Contactless cards and mobile payments widely accepted; occasional cash needed for small shops, market stalls, and some taxis.
Restaurants: round up or leave 10% for good service. Taxis: round up to nearest pound. Hotel staff: £1–2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →A filter coffee or basic latte at a local café costs around £3.
A meal deal (sandwich, snack, drink) from any supermarket or the local bakery is about £4–5.
A pub main course (e.g. fish & chips or a burger) is roughly £12–15.
Not a big street-food area; head to the city centre's market or food court for budget eats under £8.
Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Lidl have branches in and around PH2.
High-street chains in Perth city centre (Primark, New Look, M&S) and the McDiarmid Park retail park offer affordable clothing.
First Perthshire bus day pass is about £4.50. From the airport (EDI), take the Stagecoach bus 99 to Perth town for around £10.
Book train tickets in advance via ScotRail app. Buy groceries at Lidl or Tesco instead of convenience stores. Look for 'meal deal' signs at cafés for lunch under £5.
É bom saber — Perth
Type G · 230V
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$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
PerthIn Perth, UK, dial 999 for police, ambulance, or fire. For non-urgent police matters, call 101. The local police station is at Barrack Street, Perth PH1 5SF. For health advice, call NHS 111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Perth, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Salutation Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 206 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 160 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
Find train tickets →Edinburgh Airport bus stop → Perth city centre (then 5-min walk to Old Smiddy)
💡 Buy through the Stagecoach app for £9—you can track the bus live.
Edinburgh Airport (stand D) → Perth Bus Station
💡 Buy a day return via the Stagecoach app for £15 – cheaper than two singles. The bus drops you at the bus station on Leonard Street, a 10-minute walk or short bus hop (route 1C) from Rhodes Villa.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) → Kayrene B&B, Perth
💡 Book through Perth Taxis (01738 629 222) for a fixed fare around £100. Avoid unlicensed cabs at the airport.
Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop (stand D) → Perth Bus Station (Leonard Street)
💡 The M90 is direct and drops you right at the bus station, which is a 10-minute walk from Adfern. Get off at stop 3 (Halbeath Road) if you want a shorter walk — it's a quarter mile up Glasgow Road rather than the longer route through town. Pay by contactless card.
Edinburgh Waverley station → Perth station
💡 Get an off-peak return from Haymarket—less busy and same price.
Edinburgh Airport Tram Stop → Perth Railway Station
💡 From the airport, take the tram to Edinburgh Gateway (12 mins, £6.50) then board the ScotRail service to Perth. Buy a combined ticket via the mTickets app to save £2. From Perth station it's a 12-minute walk to Adfern; exit via the west door onto Leonard Street and head up Glasgow Road.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus stop → Perth Bus Station
💡 Book online for a £5 discount. The bus drops you at the bus station, then a 15-minute walk or a short taxi ride (around £6) to Fernlea.
Edinburgh Waverley (via airport tram link) → Perth Railway Station
💡 Take the Edinburgh Tram from the airport to Haymarket (18 mins, £6.50, runs every 10 mins), then hop the ScotRail train to Perth. Off-peak returns cost £24. From Perth station, it's a 10-minute walk down South Street to Rhodes Villa.
Perth City Centre (South Street stop) → Fernlea Hotel, Perth
💡 From the station, walk 5 mins to South Street. Buses 1A and 2 both stop opposite Fernlea. Ask the driver for a day ticket if you plan more than one trip.
Perth Bus Station → Westview Hotel (Crieff Road stop)
💡 Get the Stagecoach app for live tracking; the stop opposite the hotel is called 'Crieff Road' and you can ask the driver to let you off.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) via Edinburgh Gateway station → Perth Railway Station
💡 Take the tram from the airport to Edinburgh Gateway (12 mins, £7) then the train. Cheaper than a taxi and just as fast if you hit the right connection.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus stop → Perth Bus Station (Lennox Street, 15-min walk to Kayrene B&B)
💡 Buy tickets on the Citylink app for a small discount. Sit on the left side for views of the Firth of Forth.
Sobre Perth
Wikipedia ↗
Perth is a central Scottish city located on the banks of the River Tay. It is the administrative centre of Perth and Kinross council area and is the historic county town of Perthshire. It had a population of about 47,350 in 2020. There has been a settlement at Perth since prehistoric times. It is a...
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at Salutation Hotel?
Request a room on the first or second floor at the rear of the building (away from South Street). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise yet low enough to access quickly via stairs if the lift is busy. Rear-facing rooms overlook the car park or courtyard, reducing traffic noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Salutation Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor overlooking South Street; they face a busy main road with early-morning delivery traffic and pedestrian noise. Also avoid rooms adjacent to the lift shaft or staircase on the ground floor – there's a bar and function room nearby which can get loud until late.
Is Salutation Hotel noisy?
South Street is a main thoroughfare in Perth – expect traffic from 6am until late on Friday and Saturday nights. The hotel's bar can be audible in ground-floor front rooms, and there's a service entrance at the rear for deliveries early in the day.
Which rooms have the best views at Salutation Hotel?
At 34 South Street, you're opposite a mix of shops and a hotel – the best view is from a front-facing first floor room looking up towards the river or down the street (traffic noise trade-off). For tranquillity, a rear view of the car park and old town rooftops is more peaceful.
What are insider tips for staying at Salutation Hotel?
1. Request a room at the back and on the first floor when booking – no extra cost, but much quieter. 2. There's free on-street parking after 6pm on South Street and nearby; the hotel has a small car park (ask about availability). 3. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs for any front-facing room – the double glazing here helps but isn't soundproof.
What time is check-in at Salutation Hotel?
Check-in at Salutation Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Salutation Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, adequate for browsing and email; login via room number and surname. No paid tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Salutation Hotel?
None (UK hotels do not charge a separate city/tourist tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Salutation Hotel?
A meal deal (sandwich, snack, drink) from any supermarket or the local bakery is about £4–5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Salutation Hotel?
First Perthshire bus day pass is about £4.50. From the airport (EDI), take the Stagecoach bus 99 to Perth town for around £10.
When is the best time to visit Perth?
May and June offer the best blend of mild weather (15-18°C average) and longer daylight hours, before the summer crowds peak. September is also excellent, with often glorious late-summer spells and lower accommodation rates.
Principais atrações em Perth
💡 Ask at the door for the key to the tower — if it’s unlocked, you can climb narrow stairs for a rooftop view of the town.
💡 Look for the small exhibition in the side chapel about the church’s role in the Reformation. The tower is not open to the public.
💡 The free guide leaflet at the entrance is worth picking up—it points out the hidden piscina and the 15th-century roof bosses. No photography during services, which are at 11am on Sundays.
💡 Check the small upstairs gallery for rotating contemporary exhibitions — often overlooked by visitors.
💡 Head upstairs for the small but excellent natural history cabinet with taxidermy and curios. The lift is slow; use the stairs if you can.
💡 The stained-glass window in the lobby is original but often overlooked; stand directly underneath to see the detail.
💡 Start at the bench near the old harbour wall at low tide — you can spot seals hauled out on the sandbanks.
💡 Go on a weekday morning to avoid school groups. The top-floor art gallery often has overlooked works by local 19th-century painters.