Fairmont St Andrews

St Andrews Bay, Kingdom of Fife, Scotland

Official Rating: 5 star

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Perched on a summit of a spectacular cliff formation with breathtaking views of the North Sea, Tay Estuary and the medieval skyline of St Andrews -- the home of golf -- this international resort opened in the spring of 2001 and continues the reputation of Fairmont Hotels in providing an excellent standard of service and a meticulous attention to detail.

Recreation and Leisure: 2 x 18 hole golf courses designed by Sam Torrance, Bruce Devlin and the late Gene Sarazen, 18 metre indoor pool with sauna, steam room and jacuzzi Spa: cardiovascular equipment, weight training equipment, fitness assessment facilities, 8 spacious spa treatment rooms.

Awards and Accolades:

  • Fairmont St Andrews won the Resort Hotel of the Year 2008 at the recent Golf Tourism Scotland awards
  • Fairmont St Andrews has recently been voted by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine readers' poll as 18th in the World's Top 100 Golf Resorts.

Resort Golf: Torrance Course, Kittocks Course

Nearby Golf: Castle Course (2 mins), Old Course (10 mins), New Course, Jubilee, Eden, Strathtyrum, Balgrove, Kingsbarns (10 mins), Dukes (15 mins), Crail Golf Links (15 minutes,) Lundin Links (20 minutes), Leven Links (20 minutes), Elie (25 minutes), Scotscraig (25 minutes)

Spa: Fairmont St Andrews launched its new stylish signature Spa in 2008. Indulge in a haven of relaxation in elegant and luxurious surroundings with the perfect spa experience. With the essence of total tranquillity, as its theme, the Spa combines style and elegance, indulging both body and soul. The range of treatments includes locally-themed massages, facial and relaxation therapies featuring exclusive Kerstin Florian products (usually found in Oscar night goody bags!) in the twelve chic treatment rooms.

Health Club: Guests can unwind in their own relaxation lounge or for the more active, get fit in the state of the art Health Club that includes a 1000 sq foot Techno gym, fitness equipment with personal televisions, a 16 metre swimming pool, steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi.

Food and Beverage: Bars and Restaurants include Esperante (awarded AA status and Silver Gourmet status by Eat Scotland 2008), The Atrium, Kittocks Den, The Clubhouse, the Squire and the new sports-themed bar Rock and Spindle with pool table and dart board.

Services: Guest laundry, gift shop, golf pro shop, 24 hour room service, business centre, valet parking.

  • Fairmont St Andrews offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from St Andrews (7 minutes) on the hour, every hour from 7am to 10pm each day.
  • Fairmont St Andrews is the only 5 Star Resort in Scotland to offer air conditioning in all its guestrooms
  • Fairmont St Andrews spent £17,000,000 on refurbishing the resort 2007-2008
  • Fairmont St Andrews has a 110 seat Auditorium showing
    movies on select weekends
  • Access to leisure facilities (gym and 16m pool) is
  • fully complimentary to all our guests. There are no hidden resort fee charges

Accommodation:

FAIRMONT ROOM
Fairmont Rooms are spacious elegantly decorated rooms that offer HSIA and Wireless Internet . Rooms have one modern bathroom with bathtub and separate walk-in shower. Each room offers the latest in room amenities including satellite TV, dual phone lines, and US/UK compatible outlets. The rooms also feature a work desk, speakerphone, and a separate modem connection.
REFURBISHMENT OF THESE TAKING PLACE BETWEEN NOV 08 TO MARCH 09
Location: all floors of the hotel
Beds: 1 King or 2 Double beds
Size: 237 ft² (22 m²)
View: Golf course and the car park

DELUXE ROOM
Deluxe Rooms are spacious elegantly decorated rooms that offer HSIA and Wireless Internet . Rooms have one modern bathroom with bathtub and separate walk-in shower. Each room offers the latest in room amenities including satellite TV, dual phone lines, and US/UK compatible outlets. The rooms also feature a work desk, speakerphone, and a separate modem connection.
Location: all floors of the hotel
Beds: 1 King or 2 Double beds
Size: 237 ft² (22 m²)
View: St Andrews, Golf Course and Sea View
REFURBISHED WINTER 2007/8

JUNIOR SUITE
Junior Suites are equipped with HSIA and Wireless Internet and consist of a spacious sleeping area with a King bed and a small living area to the side with a working gas fireplace. Rooms are open-concept and have one modern bathroom with separate walk-in shower. Each room offers the latest in amenities including satellite TV, dual phone lines, and US/UK compatible outlets. The rooms also feature a work desk, speakerphone, and a separate modem connection.
Location: All Floors
Beds: 1 King Bed
Size: 285 ft² (26 m²)
View: Town View
REFURBISHED WINTER 2007/8

DELUXE SUITE
The Deluxe Suites are spacious and elegantly decorated open-concept suites that offer HSIA and Wireless Internet . They offer a sleeping area with 1 King bed, and a lounge area (living room). The modern bathroom features a luxurious bathtub, separate walk-in shower, bathrobes and hair dryer. The suite features a sofa, chairs and a coffee table. Each offers the latest in room amenities including satellite TV, dual phone lines, and US/UK compatible outlets. The rooms also feature a work desk, speakerphone, and a separate modem connection.
Location: All Floors
Beds: 1 King
Size: 579 ft² (53 m²)
View: varied views over the golf course and St Andrews
REFURBISHED WINTER 2007/8

EXECUTIVE SUITE
The Executive Suites are spacious and elegantly decorated suites that offer HSIA and Wireless Internet . They offer a spacious open-concept room, a lounge (living room) with working gas fireplace and dining area. The modern bathroom features a heated floor, luxurious bathtub, separate walkin shower, bathrobes and a hair dryer. There is also a water closet off the lounge
(aka "powder room" (toilet and sink) off the living room. Perfect for couples preferring more living space or business travellers that would like to host interviews or small meetings. Each room offers the latest in room amenities including satellite TV, dual phone lines, and US/UK compatible outlets. The suite is equipped with a working desk, a speakerphone and separate modem connection.
Location: all floors
Beds: 1 King
Size: 707 ft² (65 m²)
View: varied views over the land and St. Andrews
REFURBISHED WINTER 2007/8

MANOR HOMES
There are two Manor Homes located at the resort. The Manor Homes are 2- storey homes that provide a home away from home atmosphere. They are open plan design, situated next to the 4th fairway of the Torrance Course, sharing the same breathtaking views as the Resort. Which makes them the perfect home away from home.
Each Manor Home features:
* Four large en-suite bedrooms and five bathrooms
* A farmhouse style kitchen and a dining room
* Luxurious living room/lounge
* Fully equipped business office
* Digital television and Internet access
Location: adjacent to the 4th Fairway of the Torrance Golf Course
Beds: 3 King and Double Double in one home, 3 convertible King, 2 Twin and Double Double in the other
Size: 4037 sq ft (371 sq m)
View: Golf Course

Conference Facilities: 15,000 square foot Conference Centre. The refurbished function space features a 6,000 sq ft ballroom for up to 600, exterior break out area/terrace and the nearby ‘byre’ (barn), which is perfect for an authentic Scottish event, complete with piper.

Nearby: coastal walks, array of watersports and outdoor activities such as shooting, boating, 4x4 off road driving, quad biking, hovercraft, helicopter flights, JCB driving, paintball, archery and state of the art laser shooting. From a tailor made in house whisky tasting evening to a tour of the bars and restaurants in historic St Andrews, you will not be short of fun nights at Fairmont St Andrews. . St Andrews Sea Life Centre, Falkland Place, The Secret Bunker, East Neuk of Fife, St Andrews Cathedral, Kellie Castle and Gardens, Glamis Castle, Aberdour Castle, Scone Palace Restaurants and Lounges: The Squire (Bistro), Aria (Mediterranean), Kittock’s Den (afternoon tea, light snacks)

Location: 50 minutes from Edinburgh airport, just outside the town centre of St Andrews.