Old Course Hotel St Andrews in St Andrews, Scotland

This comfortable, air-conditioned hotel was opened in 2001 and comprises a total of 3 floors with a total of 209 rooms of which 16 are suites. Facilities include an impressive foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a cloakroom, a safe, a currency exchange facility, a bar, a café, shops and a lift in addition to a conference room, a public Internet terminal, a WLAN access point, and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with highchairs for infants. Younger guests may participate in the kids' club activities and there is a laundry service, medical assistance as well as a bicycle hire service to take advantage of. Those arriving at the hotel by car may make use of the car park and there is also a storage facility for bicycles.

The comfortable, modern rooms and suites each come with a bathroom with shower, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio, Internet access, tea and coffee making facilities, an iron, a minibar, a double bed, carpeting, air conditioning, heating and a hire safe.

In the well-kept outdoor complex is a heated swimming pool with a children's pool and a sun terrace. The hotel also offers use of an indoor pool, steam baths, a massage service, hydrotherapy, a Jacuzzi and a sauna whilst sports enthusiasts may go horse riding, play billiards/ snooker or golf, hire road/ mountain bikes and relax with a gymnastics session. There is a seasonal entertainment programme for children to provide some variation.

This modern luxury hotel is known throughout Scotland as a prestigious golfing resort and is located amidst breathtaking surrounding, enjoying views out over the North Sea, the River Tay and St. Andrews. Surrounded by two fabulous, hotel golf courses, the hotel is also within a short distance of a selection of other courses. A complimentary shuttle bus service runs to the town centre, which is situated some 5 km away whilst it is just a few paces to the nearest beach. The bus station is approximately 11 km away.

Guests may select their breakfast and evening meal from ample buffets; lunch may be chosen from a menu and the evening meal may alternatively be taken à la carte. Special dietary requirements and individual-specific dishes can be catered for.American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.