Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa — Kingdom Of Fife, Scotland, Scotland

Style: Classic Luxury. Built: 1968. Remodeled: 2000. Rooms: 102. Suites: 32.

Note Bene

At the annual "World Travel Awards" in December 2004, the property was voted the "World's Leading Golf Resort" for the second year running. The resort has been named as a Leading Spa for 2005. For the first time the AA Restaurant Guide awarded a third rosette to the Road Hole Grill, the resort's fine dining restaurant.

Recommended Rooms

Fairway Suites are located in new part of hotel, which is more modern in style. The Deluxe Suites are situated above the famous 17th tee of the Old Course. These suites are some of the most spacious hotel rooms in the world and offer spectacular views across the links courses to the sea. Using natural materials and hung with original contemporary art, these suites are both classic and modern. They feature a relaxing lounge with fireplace and large dining area, king-size bed, two bathrooms; one with luxurious whirlpool bath and a power-shower unit. All suites as well as some of the rooms have views of the course as well as the water from balconies.

Banquets & Meetings

Perfect location to host meetings, conferences, product launches, incentive trips, or weddings. Seven rooms, state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, secretarial/translation facilities, dedicated business centre and extensive car parking. Member of Kingdom of Fife Convention Bureau, which provides access to a wealth of unusual locations, including University Halls dating back several centuries. The Millennium Wing provides a high-tech computer system for simultaneous link between public areas and bedrooms, to enable companies to download/utilise their own software during their stay. High-speed wireless internet access is available in all public areas and bedrooms. The Ballroom is a classic grand function room with vast glass chandeliers. Ideal for use in either large scale dining or conferences for up to 300 people. From product launches to fashion shows and beyond, this space is fully equipped to answer all meeting and banqueting needs. The Atrium and The Gallery is the focal point of the Millennium Wing; a cool, elegant space, with an exhibition platform raised on an underlit wooden deck and surrounded by translucent screens. Accommodates 500 for a product launch or full-scale presentation and stages "Art on the Links" exhibitions of painting and photographic works from galleries and private collections worldwide.

Disabled Access

The resort has two specially designed rooms for disabled guests with larger doorways and bathrooms with lower fittings. A number of others rooms also offer wheelchair access. There are five ground floor bedrooms.

Executive Retreat

Boardroom for up to eight in the Business Center

Fine Dining on Site

The Old Course Hotel has a range of dining alternatives to suit your mood. The Road Hole Grill: Quality Scottish and organic produce for classic dining. Located on the fourth floor, seats 100. Open-grill kitchen, glorious views of the coast, links courses and town. The Road Hole Bar: Famous selection of almost 200 malts representing every Scottish distillery, mothballed or otherwise. Adjacent to the Road Hole Grill. Sands Bar & Restaurant: Contemporary cuisine. Stylish interior, upbeat atmosphere. Imaginative menu featuring seafoods, pastas and meats with an Italian twist. Located on the ground floor, seats 80, offers private dining for up to 30. Separate Champagne and martini bar. The Jigger Inn: Traditional Scottish pub with open-hearth fires; originally built as the station master's lodge circa 1850. Located next to the Pro Shop. Serves hearty Scottish pub food and accepted as the 19th hole by all who play and walk the Old Course. Duke's Restaurant: Bar and restaurant within the Duke's Golf Course Clubhouse. Spectacular situation, stunning views of St Andrews and the coast. Located in Craigtoun Park, seats 46 in the restaurant and 12-24 for private dining in the Captain's Room. Terrace for al fresco drinks/dining in good weather. The Conservatory: Serves Continental breakfast, classic home-made ice-creams, and a variety of afternoon teas including the signature chocolate tea. Seats 25, offers fine views of the links.

Fitness Center

Fitness suite featuring new resistance and cardiovascular equipment including state-of-the-art cardio-theatre stations plus plasma screens and a free weights area.

High Speed Internet

Wireless connectivity is available in all bedrooms and throughout the resort.

Child Programs

There is a wide range of activities in St Andrews to keep children occupied and content. Choose from playing on the beach (sand castle competitions during the summer months), kite flying, visiting the St Andrews Aquarium or a trip to St Andrews own cinema.

Pets Allowed

For a fee per day, the hotel offers dog walkers, sitters, and doggie packs with maps, beds, food and other amenities.

Spa Facility

The extensive investment programme in the spa has dramatically transformed it into one of Europe's most advanced concepts in total well-being. Large lap pool and whirlpool under a glazed roof and surrounded by sun-loungers. Sauna, steam room, cardio-vascular training and fitness rooms with state-of-the-art equipment. Eight large therapy suites each with private shower, changing and relaxation area, variety of traditional and alternative treatments offered using Thalgo, Pevonia Botanica and Clarins products. Dedicated relaxation room and two treatment rooms for manicures and pedicures. Individually-tailored programmes for fitness and beauty available. Further work to The Spa are planned to take place after the 2005 Open Championship. Improvements include a new men's locker room with crystal steam heat experience, Vichy showers, Thermal suite with Hydro Pool, communal Heat Experience Cabins offering a Sunarium and a Japanese Salt Inhalation Steam Experience, Cold Plunge Pool, Ice Fountain, and Monsoon Showers releasing fragrance and lighting offering a range of different types of simulation from Tropical Downpours to fine Scotch mist.

Biking, Mountain

Activities include cycling routes, jogging routes, beach walks and Fife Coastal walks.

Fishing - Ocean

Concierge can arrange river, loch or sea fishing.

Golfing

At the annual "World Travel Awards" the property was voted the "World's Leading Golf Resort" for the second time. St Andrews is the most extensive golf destination in Europe with ten championship golf courses in the immediate vicinity and many more in the outlying villages. The resort's own Duke's Course is the only inland golf course at the Home of Golf. PGA Pro Shop at the hotel: Old Course own-label merchandise (accessories/clothing), plus all well-known luxury golf brands. Golf Club hire. Caddies, golf outings, lessons arranged via Golf Steward. The Duke's Course - Par 72, 7271 yards: Designed by five-times Open champion, Peter Thomson. Inaugurated July 1995. Resort-owned to guarantee tee times. 18-hole championship course, 2 miles inland at Craigtoun Park. Private clubhouse, panoramic views of St Andrews, overlooks the 9th and 18th holes. Pro shop, high quality changing rooms/facilities. Bar, restaurant, private boardroom.

Theatre & Museums

St. Andrews is a bustling University town

Hotel Amenities

• - Banquets & Meetings
• - Business Center
• - Meeting Space
• - Disabled Access
• - Executive Retreat
• - Fine Dining on Site
• - Fine Dining Nearby
• - Fitness Center
• - High Speed Internet
• - Child Programs
• - Pets Allowed
• - Pool, Indoor
• - Spa Facility

Available Activities

• - Beach
• - Biking, Mountain
• - Biking, Touring
• - Boating
• - Fishing - Ocean
• - Golf Driving Range
• - Golfing
• - Jogging & Running
• - Shopping
• - Theatre & Museums