Fairmont refurb nears completion

By Stewart McIntosh

COMPLETION of a £13.5 million refurbishment at Fairmont St Andrews, part of the international Fairmont hotel group, is expected this month.

The programme included the upgrading of 115 guest rooms and 17 suites, as well as improvements to the spa, the lobby and other public areas. The Spa has expanded into a twelve-treatment room facility with redesigned reception, relaxation lounge, fitness and pool facilities.

Other improvements include a new sports-themed bar and renovations of the 15,000 sq ft conference centre. The refurbished function space features a 6,000 sq ft ballroom, theatre for up to 120, exterior terrace, and a ‘byre’ for themed Scottish events.

A further phase of bedroom refurbishment will begin this winter 2008, to complete the entire guest room redesign. The hotel’s Torrance golf course is also being improved and will re-open in 2009.

Located south of St Andrews, the 209-room resort features five dining outlets, a 3,500 square foot spa and health club and a second 18-hole golf course – The Devlin.