Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa Fact Sheet

With its unique location on the world’s most famous golf course, the luxurious Kohler Waters Spa, decadent dining and the utmost attention to detail, Scotland’s award winning five red-star resort, The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, is the ultimate hotel experience.

Location/Transport

Bordering on the 17th 'Road Hole' of the world famous Old Course in St Andrews, the Home of Golf. The hotel has spectacular views across the links courses to the sea, The Grampians and St Andrews.

History

1968 - The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa was constructed on the site of the original St Andrews’ railway station. The hotel was built on underground floats to counterbalance the ever-moving sand on which it stands. This magnificent hotel, which flanks the fairway of the 17th Road Hole on the world-famous Old Course, has become an icon thanks to its location and subsequent pan-global TV exposure during major golfing events.

Accommodation

The Old Course Hotel features 144 lavishly refurbished bedrooms and suites, many by designed with sumptuous interiors by star French designer Jacques Garcia. Think rich red divine opulence, silk lined walls, private balconies, Kohler bathroom products and picture postcard views of The Old Course and St. Andrews.

Restaurants and Bars

From a magnificent gourmet experience in the Road Hole Fine Dining to an award-winning afternoon tea, the Old Course Hotel offers six unique dining and drinking experiences.

Conference and Banqueting

Scotland’s Most Luxurious and Spectacular Venue. Simply Inspiring.
Situated on the 17th “Road Hole” of the world-renowned Old Course with picture-postcard views, the highly-luxurious Kohler Waters Spa, outstanding cuisine , an award-winning whisky bar, and a state-of-the art conference wing. The Old Course Hotel is thee destination for that awe-inspiring conference, incentive or special event.

Golf

St Andrews is renowned worldwide as “The Home of Golf” with no less than 10 courses in the immediate area and more than 30 within a half-hour’s drive. The 10 courses in the town, which suit all player levels, make St Andrews the largest golf complex in Europe and the world’s leading golf destination. Championship courses in the immediate area include the famous Old Course and the New Course, managed by St Andrews Links Trust; the resort’s own Duke's St Andrews; and Kingsbarns. Within driving distance is Carnoustie and Open qualifying courses such as Crail and Lundin Links.

Kohler Waters Spa™

The first Kohler Waters Spa experience outside the USA, where experiences recreate the healing properties of earth’s natural mineral-rich waters. Kohler Waters Spa at the Old Course Hotel, one of Europe's most advanced concepts in total well-being. Relax and restore your body in this sanctuary of relaxation, balance and rejuvenation.

With 11 treatment rooms it features a 20-meter swimming pool with waterfall, thermal suite with whirlpool, plunge pool, Japanese steam room, sauna and a fabulous rooftop hot tub.
 

Press Information / Images
Deborah Luna Rose
Marketing & PR Manager – The Old Course Hotel Golf, Resort & Spa & Hamilton Grand
Tel: +44 (0)1334 474 371 Mob: +44 (0) 7969 201 194
Email: Deborah.LunaRose@OldCourseHotel.co.uk

UK Food & Beauty PR
Simon Baldwin – Bray Leino
Tel: +44 (0)131 583 0021 Mob: + (0) 0797 158 1966
Email: sbaldwin@brayleino.co.uk

Golf PR
Helen Heady – Heady PR
Tel: +44 (0)20 8789 0900 Mob: +44 (0)7966 491 509
Email: helen@headypr.co.uk