Home to two of the world’s most famous golf courses and set overlooking Scotland’s east coastline, Fairmont St Andrews offers a superfluous option for golf lovers or those looking to find excellent service and genuine luxury.
Location
The hotel is a short hop from St Andrews town centre in Fife. It offers beautiful views of the town, the sea and the Fairmont estate, which comprises two championship golf courses and a modern, glass-fronted clubhouse with a smart restaurant and bar.
St Andrews itself is a charming university town with plenty of great bars and restaurants, as well as a beach. It’s also famously the birthplace of golf, and if you’ve ever watched the best players in the game attempt to win The Open and lift the Claret Jug on the 18th green at The Old Course, you’ll know how significant a place it is.
For people flying in, Dundee Airport is the closest at 14 miles away, while Edinburgh Airport is around 50 miles away.
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The vibe
Aesthetically, the hotel achieves an assured mix of airy modern design, mixed with subtle nods to Scottish heritage and tradition – take the contemporary, tasteful ‘light sculpture’ made up of steel discs that drape across the ceilings in the enormous annex at the hotel’s centre, next to the wood-lined Kittocks Den bar tucked away from reception, feeling more like a traditional room in a grand old golf club.
It’s newer than most hotels in town, having opened in 2001, and will suit those looking for a more contemporary feel alongside the traditional elements. This is a golf hotel, so expect to see plenty of golfers in the lobby with clubs in tow, but don’t let this put you off. There’s an air of relaxed sophistication here that transcends just whacking a ball around a field.
Service
Expect excellent service. Staff are helpful and attentive, from valet parking to the attention to detail in the restaurants and at the receptions for both golf…
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