This tranquil property has opened its doors and is now welcoming guests to experience the wild beauty of St Andrews Bay and Fairmont’s unrivalled and luxurious service.
Fairmont St Andrews promises a special brand of mindful luxury that will be remembered long after any visit. From al fresco dining to outdoor activities to refresh and inspire guests after months of restricted travel, and the hotel has created a series of unique, thoughtfully designed experiences, responding to anticipated guest preferences within this ‘new normal’.
SPACIOUS TRANQUILITY
The hotel provides breathtaking coastal surroundings for a truly tranquil escape with its peaceful setting and stunning cliff top views of St Andrews and the North Sea. The wilds of the sweeping coastline, the vast skies and the rugged coastal walk promise the grandest of nature in every step. Wild on the cliffs, the beaches of Fife are known as ‘The Fringe of Gold’ and offer spacious tranquility in abundance.
ALFRESCO DINING BRINGS NATURE TO THE BAR
Reopening this summer, guests are able to enjoy a delicious selection of craft beers within a trendy Yurt Bar, located on the lawn outside St Andrews Bar & Grill. The yurt provides the opportunity to be immersed in nature and comfort in an appropriate socially distanced setting. Open for all guests, the yurt offers a 19th hole option for golfers after a challenging round on the championship courses in the world-renowned Home of Golf.
Fairmont St Andrews has opened an exquisitely presented man-made beach with striped deckchairs and a two hole putting green. The new Cocktail Terrace is an exciting new venture located at the grand entrance of the hotel where guests can sip on a delicious selection of cocktails and mocktails under parasols whilst have the best view over the Auld Town.
In collaboration with Moët & Chandon, The Atrium Summer Terrace will open on the lawn outside The Atrium, offering an extensive selection of the Moet Champagnes and mouthwatering champagne cocktails.
A barbque of dreams will also be offered to guests on the weekend with smoked lobster, suckling pig, grilled Scottish steak, brisket and other luxuriously grilled favourites. Guests will also have the option to dine alfresco on the terrace of St Andrews Bar & Grill overlooking the two championship courses offering unparalleled views of St Andrews and the bay and watch the most incredible sunsets.
COASTAL HARMONY
For those guests looking to explore further, the hotel offers guided coastal path walks with Neil Dobson, St Andrews Marine Archaeologist. Whilst guests discover this remarkable piece of coastline, there is no better host to offer insight into the astonishing array of flora, fauna and history that surrounds the property. To enhance the adventure guests can also request luxury backpack picnics to relax and indulge in on their journey with one of the finest coastal views in Scotland.
EXPLORING HABITATS
For 30 years, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has been committed to proactively protecting its local environments. Fairmont’s Bee Sustainable program, features more than 20 honey bee apiaries and more than 20 wild pollinator bee hotels at Fairmont locations worldwide. The first luxury hotel brand to develop comprehensive on-site bee hotel programming and now considered a leader in this space on appointment basis only, guests are invited to enjoy a private talk with one of Fairmont St Andrews’ three Beekeepers onsite. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the Bees, their habitat and explore their hives, with bee suits provided. For those wanting to get even closer with nature, the hotel will also offer foraging & wildlife tours with Tony Wilson, and expert in local flora, fauna and edible natural fruits on the coastal path.
WORLD-CLASS GOLF
Fairmont St Andrews benefits from two world-class golf courses within this naturally beautiful setting, for guests to enjoy. The famous Torrance course and Kittocks course will be available for individual and families, junior sessions also available and operates between the hours of 8am and 4pm.
“Our landscape and unique coastal setting provides the prefect destination to safely experience nature, golf, open spaces, and exquisite dining. Guests will be warmly welcomed and able to enjoy the same calibre of experience they expect from Fairmont while adhering to the necessary safety measures,” said John Keating, general manager of Fairmont St Andrews.
A truly unique and special hotel, Fairmont St Andrews makes for a visit to remember this summer, with its peaceful setting and stunning cliff top views of St Andrews and the North Sea.
Notes to Editors
Reservation can be booked online or phone on: +44 (0) 1334 837000 or standrews.scotland@fairmont.com
Fairmont St Andrews at a Glance:
- 212 bedrooms
- 19 suites
- 6 Restaurants & bars
- 2 golf courses
- 1 Spa including 12 luxurious treatment rooms,16-metre pool, fitness suite and a range of hydrotherapy experiences
- Rates from £249
As part of Accor – the world-leading augmented hospitality group, Fairmont St Andrews benefits from the best in class ALLSAFE label, ensuring the most stringent cleaning standards and operational procedures in the world of hospitality.
Standing out from its competitors, the group has ensured that its visible, trusted and enhanced health and safety protocols are enveloped within the beautiful, thoughtful and elegant touch points that characterize a Fairmont property. Fairmont St Andrews has reviewed every element of the guest experience and on re-opening, guests will delight in the number of thoughtfully considered in-hotel and in-room experiences.