Wish we would have planned better to go during the day to take advantage of the view. But the food…read moreand atmosphere was amazing! Finding the place was difficult. The car GPS took us behind the building and we had to walk around. We had a huge lunch so we weren't too hungry by the time our reservation came but we had amazing appetizers and some of the best drinks of our Scotland trip. The servers were great even though we didn't end up wanting main courses and just kept ordering drinks.

18 St. Andrews is located on the top floor of the Rusacks Hotel overlooking the 18th green…read more Absolutely stunning views of The Old Course, the bridge, the ocean where Chariots of Fire opening scene was shot. Service was good. We had a server who had just graduated from the University of St. Andrews. She was friendly and welcoming which was a nice change having just spent 2 nights in Edinburg. The wine list was not very impressive and my date ended up ordering a bottle of wine that resembled Capri-sun. I couldn't even drink it. We started with the oyster pair (HUGE oysters, very creamy), deer tartare - couldn't get through one bite of it and Pig's Head on Toast. Appetizers were not a good sign for the rest of the dinner. However the tomahawk steak was pretty good, lobster was overcooked. Soufflé was pretty good. Would give it a higher rating if not for the food. I think you really come here for the views, the putting green overlooking the 18th on the balcony, some gorgeous views vs. the food.

Great location on the waterfront with excellent food and service. Make a reservation and request a…read morewindow seat. Lively atmosphere !

Always a welcoming establishment, with more than decent food and drink and friendly staff! Good…read morefish and other seafood as well as bangers/mash etc -- tasty, hearty food in a pleasant atmosphere!

so far upon our stay here, we have been highly disappointed. We travel a lot and stay at a lot of…read morevery high-end places and considering how much money we are paying to stay here we find the staff not very friendly or helpful. The only staff member that has helped us is Ashlee the front desk, girl. When I first called about my son who got a bug bite and it was swelling up really bad and we needed help. The concierge told me that there was no one here to help us and that we could attempt to take him to the emergency room but because we were from out of the country, they probably wouldn't see us. I am so glad I called back and got Ashlee the front desk girl because she is actually a nurse. She came to our room, examined the bites, cleaned them and then wrapped them and sent us to the emergency room where we were completely taken care of without any charge! I do not know why the concierge would have not helped us and gave us more to worry about when we were already stressed out. We also received a $250 smoking charge letter because the housekeeping saw My Husband's cigars and smoking stuff out when he was leaving to go play golf he got his stuff out to take his cigars with him. I took my two year-old son for breakfast and came back to only my bed being made in my room and with a letter under my door stating that we had smoked in our room and we were being charged $250. I called the front desk, asked to speak to a manager and was told that they would call me right back. I had to call three times and wait for two hours before anyone even called me. I am now in my room, waiting for the management to contact housekeeping to see if the charge will be reversed. I find this extremely frustrating, considering how much money we have paid to stay here. I also feel that the rooms are outdated and rundown compared to all the other Fairmont I have stayed in.!

I found moldy water in my coffee maker...... The first thing I smelled was a pungent rancid hot…read moresteam emerging from the water. When I brought this issue to the staffs attention, they didn't even offer me anything. Other than that though, the staff was nice. Moldy water just isn't something you should receive at a 5 star hotel... The breakfast selection was abundant and delicious and the facilities were alright. Overall would recommend, but next time I would definitely look at the other options nearby.

Property was spectacular, close to all the major golf courses in the area. Individual rooms &…read morecottages available. Ideal for groups of golfers. Restaurant, bar, gym, sauna, indoor court all on property. Huge thank you to the owner - Jim! I was desperately looking for a taxi early on a Sunday morning to take me to Kingsbarns, and he was kind enough to give me a ride himself!

I just returned from a November visit to this resort. I read before my trip some negative reviews…read moreon some other review sites, so I want to provide a different perspective. I majority of the reviews I read about this resort concerned the drafty cottages and the cost of electricity. Obviously November gave us our share of cold weather, and I am happy to say that our cottage was very comfortable. The cottage was freezing when we arrived, but the staff member who showed us around showed us where the radiators were and how to control them as well as providing advice on running them economically. The unit heated up very quickly. The extra cost for electricity at the end of the week was about £50 which was much less than the amounts suggested by other reviewers. We ate at the cottage at least 1 cooked meal per day and kept the cottage comfortably warm. The furniture and layout of the cottage was very nice and provides good accommodation for up to 3 couples. We only ate at the Linsey room 1 night but the experience was very good and I will enjoy memories of that evening for a long time to come. When we made reservations for the meal we were told that we would be seated at a table with other people. When we got there it was a banquet table with about 25 others. The atmosphere was good and we were encouraged to meet other guests. The food was good and then to our surprise an entertainer showed up. The person was a very good singer, singing traditional Scottish tunes as well as being quite the comedian. I may not have signed up for this event if I had known all that was involved, but I can tell you that I thoroughly enjoyed it. Over all this resort was wonderful, and provided us with an extremely relaxing holiday. If I could change anything I would ask that the resort provide a few condiments in the kitchen. Overall I highly recommend this resort.

Fan bar. Great banter. Staff awesome. All latest sports plus monthly live actaread more

This hotel is absolutely the best hotel we've stayed in. The spacious room was so comfortable. The…read moreview was beautiful. The staff were so helpful and friendly. The food was *chef kiss* so delicious and fresh. We came with a group of golf friends and had a wonderful time. Would highly recommend! A nice walk from the Golf Museum and other bars and restaurants.

From the moment we walked in the door until we left, this hotel hit the mark every step of the way…read more An elegant, modern hotel with outstanding rooms. The staff is both warm and professional. The views of the Old Course from the 4th floor bar and restaurant are terrific. The restaurant was the best place we ate in Scotland.

We went to The Bank for a birthday dinner while staying in Pittenweem, we both agree that the place…read morewas really good with very few caveats. Decor: The bar and restaurant are both nicely decorated, with a nice motif of different legal tenders on the walls, speaking to The Bank's past life. Food: The menu is very long, somewhat confused in its breadth, but what we had from it was great. - Baked Brie - Haggis Bon Bons - Steak & Ale Pie - Bank Classic Double Burger with peppercorn sauce It was all pretty much as you expect from the names, except the Bon Bons, which are actually Haggis Pakora by another name (complete with Raita). The portions were massive BTW, so wear a loose trouser. Ambience: Unfortunately we were seated next to a cross between loose women and a hen party, even though there were window tables at the other end that were free and unreserved. Additionally this is obviously where the hotel breakfast is served as I spent my meal watching one of the staff restocking variety packs of cornflakes and refilling a tea carousel. Yeah, the window would have been a better option really. All together our cheque came to £40 which I didn't think was at all bad for starters, main courses and drinks.

The hotel room was modern with lots of sockets for phones and tablets. The bathrooms had been…read moreupdated and were clean and efficient while still maintaining old world style. My American sensibilities are against separate taps for hot and cold water. The hot water comes out very hot and seems like a waste verses having a mixing tap. Also, the knobs to turn off the water were quite small and difficult for me to fully close with my arthritic hands. That being said the entire staff was VERY ACCOMMODATING, addressing all our requests and needs. The breakfast in the bed and breakfast scheme was very good value. Dinner was average but again service was excellent. I'd book again when in the area.