Fodor's Expert Review Fairmont St Andrews

Three miles from the center of St. Andrews, this modern hotel has spectacular views of the bay and two superb golf courses. The rooms eschew swags and frills, opting instead for simple elegance. Look for thoughtful touches like luxurious linens on the beds and heated floors in the ample bathrooms. There are four restaurants: the Squire, offering brasserie-grill dishes; the trattoria-style La Cucina, serving basic pasta and pizza; the Atrium Lounge for teas, sandwiches, and pastries; or St Andrew's Bar & Grill with its club sandwiches and panini. Golfers will find inspiration in the velvety fairways of cliff-top courses: the Torrance Course, designed by the great Scottish player Sam Torrance, and the Kittock Course.