Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland, St Andrews

Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland, St Andrews - Hotel Description

On a 520-acre estate, this 5-star luxury hotel has a magnificent cliff-top setting with stunning panoramic views over the hotel's own championship golf courses and the bay of St Andrews.

The premier leisure destination in Scotland, Fairmont St Andrews has breathtaking panoramic views of the Eden estuary and the medieval skyline of St Andrews.

Voted 18th in the World's Top 100 Golf Resorts in the Condé Nast Traveller readers' poll, the resort is home to 2 renowned world-championship golf courses, the Torrance and the Devlin.

The hotel has recently undergone a GBP 10 million renovation, further enhancing its impressive global reputation for leisure, golf, spa and conference facilities.

The Fairmont Spa offers a range of relaxing and therapeutic spa treatments and the newly refurbished health club includes state-of-the-art fitness equipment with personal televisions, a 16-metre swimming pool, a steam room, sauna, jacuzzi and a designated studio for yoga and spinning.

Fairmont St Andrews houses perhaps the premier conference facilities in Scotland with 1400 m² of flexible meeting space, including the 575-m² Robert Burns Ballroom.

In addition to offering an extraordinary setting, the meeting rooms are equipped with the very latest in audiovisual technology including globally compatible communications facilities.

10/10 Overall rating

Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland, St Andrews - Guest Services

• Activities: Darts, Spa & Wellness Centre, Massage, Fitness Centre, Jacuzzi, Indoor Swimming Pool, Cycling, Golf Course (within 3 km), Billiards, Sauna.
• General: Safety Deposit Box, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Elevator, Heating, Bar, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Valet Parking, Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Luggage Storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Parking, Newspapers, Airconditioning, Shops in Hotel, Free Parking, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests.
• Services: Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Laundry, Packed Lunches, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Currency Exchange, Bicycle Rental, Babysitting/Child Services, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Internet Services, Fax/Photocopying, Ironing Service, Business Centre, Room Service.

Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland, St Andrews - Restaurants and Bars

The hotel offers a range of fine eating establishments, each offering superb cuisine and an extensive range of wines, carefully chosen to complement the food. Each restaurant has its own unique, individual charm, but all of them offer the best of fresh, local produce, expertly prepared, beautifully presented and creatively executed. Kittocks Den, the relaxing lobby bar, has been stylishly refurbished with modern sofas and rich interior furnishings. The interior of the bar is warm and cosy, with an earthy colour scheme and a rich wooden décor creating a relaxing ambience. The menu is ideal for a light lunch or evening supper and the bar is open the last man is standing. The hotel also boasts a recently opened and lively sports-themed bar, the Rock and Spindle, which has a pool table, darts and LCD televisions. Esperante is the hotel's AA award-winning restaurant and has a Mediterranean influence. Rich terracotta tones, rustic browns and olive greens enhance the restaurant's Tuscan atmosphere. The menu combines the vibrant flavours and traditional cooking styles of the Mediterranean, using the finest, local Scottish ingredients. With its glass roof and luxurious sofas, the Atrium creates a relaxing and airy environment. The sound of running water from the fountain creates an atmosphere of tranquility. Traditional afternoon tea is a popular choice, and includes delicious pastries, scones and cakes. Some lighter dishes such as pastas and sandwiches are also available. The Clubhouse has a dramatic cliff-top setting and stunning panoramic views over the Torrance and Devlin golf courses, as well as the magnificent bay of St Andrews. The menu offers traditional golfer's fare and home-style cooking. The Squire is the resort's main dining restaurant and has a mouth-watering, seasonal menu. The restaurant is relaxed and informal with a table d'hôte menu.

Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland, St Andrews - Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  American Express,  MasterCard,  Diner's Club
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in public areas and costs GBP 18.00 per hour.
• Pets: Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
• Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: 15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 35.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 2.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 3 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.