The Royal George Hotel in Perth: Photos and Reviews

Over 200 years old and once visited by Queen Victoria, The Royal George Hotel sits beside the River Tay a minute from Perth Museum and Horsecross Concert Hall. Perth High Street is a short walk away, while St Andrews, Gleneagles and Carnoustie golf courses are within driving distance. The hotel has gardens and a terrace, and its sun lounge offers views of the River Tay and Perth Bridge.

The Royal George restaurant serves traditional Scottish food using fresh farm and local market ingredients, with breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, high tea and dinner served with daily specials. The MacGregor Lounge Bar offers world wines, beers, over 50 Scottish malt whiskies and Scottish Gins. An in-house distillery produces award-winning local gin, and a coffee house on site serves refreshments, with the restaurant overlooking the river.

All rooms are en suite, and many have views of the River Tay and the hotel's award-winning gardens. Family rooms are available, along with tea and coffee making facilities in every room, while an indoor play area and board games keep younger guests occupied. The hotel does not operate a lift, so all rooms are accessible by stairwell only.

A complimentary fitness suite is reserved for hotel guests and includes a running machine, eSpinner bike, rowing machine, free weights, kettle bells and stretch mats. The on-site residents games room has a free play pool table, gaming machine and table football. The hotel also has a gun room for groups of shooters, while guests can join bike tours, walking tours and themed dinner nights, or play darts and billiards.

Meeting and banquet facilities accommodate up to 150 delegates, and fax and photocopying services are available. The hotel hosts special events such as weddings and high tea gatherings, and packed lunches are available. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes.

Location: Beside the River Tay, a minute from Perth Museum and Horsecross Concert Hall

Distillery: In-house distillery producing award-winning local gin

Bar: MacGregor Lounge Bar with over 50 Scottish malt whiskies

Leisure: Complimentary fitness suite and free play games room

Business: Meeting and banquet facilities for up to 150 delegates

Parking: 19 free car parking spaces, first come, first served

Shooting: Gun room for groups of shooters