"The lighting is very dark when you walk into this hotel, but the ambience is actually rather good. Bar and restaurant areas were well laid out. Food was good. Room was very clean, comfortable, and a good size. Location is great if you are passing by Edinburgh."
"A Grand Exterior, A Slightly Underwhelming Stay (With Potential)
Set in an imposing and rather beautiful building in the heart of Stirling, the Collasio Hotel couldn’t be better placed. Surrounded by cobbled streets, period buildings, the dramatic presence of Stirling Castle and the nearby Old Town Jail, you genuinely feel like you’re about to step onto the set of a period drama—grand, atmospheric, and full of promise.
Inside, however, that sense of occasion fades rather quickly. The décor feels oddly generic and, at times, a little cheap—more “Dunelm clearance aisle” than historic Scottish landmark. There’s little to no sense of the building’s story or its surroundings, and the overall effect leans towards something slightly tacky rather than thoughtfully styled. Strip away the exterior and you could just as easily be in a budget chain hotel off a motorway.
This continues in the Bruce Suite. While the name gives a nod to Robert the Bruce, the design leans more towards crushed velvet, silver accents and modern abstract art. It’s not without effort, but the overall feel is less “curated design” and more “recently discovered a love of interiors and gone all in at once”—plenty of enthusiasm, if not quite a clear point of view.
There are also a few small quirks that raise a smile. A decanter and glasses are thoughtfully placed in the room—though entirely empty, leaving you to decide whether to admire it or start your own minibar. In the otherwise impressive marble bathroom, t"
"The staff that cleaned the rooms were excellent but the response from the spa manager Ryan leaves a lot to desire we had booked a massage and paid £80 for it explaining that we were only there for 4 nights when we turned up for the massage they could not find any record of the booking when they did finally find the booking it was for a week later the staff explained that the manager had to pass the refund when he finally got in touch with me I got no apology no sorry for the inconvenience this caused as it was for a special gift to my wife’s sister on her birthday and retirement only wanted my bank details for the refund which would take 5-7 days all in all quite a disappointing few days also pool cold and hot tub out of order for our full stay"
"We really enjoyed our stay at Ballathie. The staff were very helpful and friendly and took great care of us and our dog.
The property is beautiful and the food was excellent."
Are you looking for a romantic escape? Our guests also love Perth for its stunning river views and golfing. If you want to explore the area, you might head to Perth Theatre, Perth Concert Hall or Perth Art Gallery and Museum. If you're interested in staying near a certain attraction, you can sort properties by neighbourhood or distance to top landmarks, so you and your partner will get to see everything on your list.
When is the best time of year for a romantic getaway to Perth?
If you're hoping to get lost in the rain on your romantic getaway, take a look at these details about year-round temperatures in Perth: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 3°C. Average annual precipitation for Perth is 995 mm.
What is there to do in Perth?
There's nothing better than wandering around a new destination with your sweetheart, so consider checking out all there is to see and do in Perth. Couples looking for a little of everything will enjoy Perth for its countryside, gardens and golfing. Perth Theatre, Perth Concert Hall and Perth Art Gallery and Museum are worth a stop when you're out and about.
What's the best way to get to Perth and around town during my romantic getaway?
These transportation options in Perth might help your romantic trip go off without a hitch: To get to Perth, book a flight to Dundee (DND), which is the closest major airport, located 15.9 mi (25.5 km) from the city centre. If you want to venture outside the area, hop on a train at Perth Station.