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2 Playfair Ter, St Andrews, United Kingdom, KY16 9HX
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Rooms at Ardgowan

The Ardgowan Hotel features 36 en-suite bedrooms in the Ardgowan and Pilmour wings. Options include single, twin, and double rooms. The Deluxe King Room accommodates families or groups of three. Rooms include a digital TV and free Wi-Fi. Pilmour Twin/Double rooms can be arranged with two single beds or one king bed and offer views of the area. Junior Classic Double rooms have a 4'6'' double bed, suitable for short stays. Junior Classic Twin rooms contain two twin beds. Standard Classic rooms offer a choice of twin or king configurations. The Deluxe King Room can be configured with one king bed and a single bed, or three single beds. All rooms provide tea/coffee making facilities, a digital television, a telephone, a hairdryer, and a same-day wash/fold laundry service (£13.95 per bag).

Dining at Ardgowan Hotel

The Ardgowan Hotel offers two dining options: Playfair's Restaurant and Pilmour Bar. Playfair's Restaurant features an upmarket bistro-style menu suitable for groups and special occasions, with dishes made from local ingredients, including Scottish and international options. The Pilmour Bar provides a relaxed setting for casual dining, with live sports on TVs, bar meals, local beers, ales from St Andrews Brewing Co., and a whisky selection. Breakfast includes hot à la carte items and a continental buffet.

Location and Proximity

The Ardgowan Hotel is centrally located in St Andrews, a short walk from attractions including the Old Course. The hotel is 25 km from Dundee. Nearby landmarks include St Andrews Cathedral (1 km), the Whyte-Melville Memorial Fountain (0.5 km), St Andrews (0.3 km), St Andrews Aquarium (0.5 km), St Andrews Castle (0.5 km), St Andrews Baptist Church (0.5 km), St Andrews Museum (0.5 km), St Andrews Botanic Garden (1 km), and the University of St Andrews (0.5 km). Free parking is available on North Street from 5:00 PM to 9:00 AM, Monday to Saturday, and all-day Sundays.

Golfing at St Andrews

The Ardgowan Hotel is a destination for golf enthusiasts, with the Old Course nearby. Other courses include the New Course, Jubilee Course, and Eden Course. The R&A World Golf Museum is also close by. The hotel provides storage for clubs and golfing equipment. The team can configure rooms with a combination of single and double beds suitable to pairs or groups of golfers.

Hotel Services

The Ardgowan Hotel provides services including tea and coffee facilities, digital television/radio, and free Wi-Fi. A same-day wash/fold laundry service is available for £13.95 per bag. Reception can provide new linen and towels, or tea and coffee. The hotel houses a stained glass window dedicated to Thomas Chalmers, a Gregorian Reflecting Telescope made by James Short in 1734, and a mazer, an early hallmarked piece of Edinburgh silver. St Andrews offers attractions such as St Rule's Church with its 33m tower, and Craigtoun Park. Abbotsford Crescent is located just opposite the hotel. The museum houses a selection of the University's historic and artistic collections, comprising over 112,000 artifacts displayed across four galleries. Murray Car Park is just east of the hotel, about a 2 minute walk.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard King Room Annex
2 persons
13 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe King or Triple Room
3 persons
25 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Single Room Shower
1 person
9 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Junior Double Room
2 persons
9 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
St Andrews400 m
Airports
Dundee (DND) 24.7 km
Edinburgh (EDI) 79.8 km
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free internet access
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Restaurant

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • In-room safe
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

2 Playfair Ter, St Andrews, United Kingdom, KY16 9HX
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2 Playfair Ter, St Andrews, United Kingdom, KY16 9HX
Nearby
Museum
University of St Andrews
590 m
Museum
British Golf Museum
290 m
Art object
St Andrews
130 m
Logies Lane
Hamish McHamish
420 m
Aquarium
St Andrews Aquarium
380 m
Bridge
The Swilcan Bridge
410 m
St Mary's Quadrangle
Bishop Wardlaw Statue
220 m
Museum
St Andrews Museum
390 m
Market Street
Whyte-Melville Memorial Fountain
370 m
Church
St Andrews Baptist Church
400 m
Main Street
Eden Mill
280 m
Chestney House
St Andrews Harbour Trust
230 m
Queens Gardens
St. Andrews Town Hall
340 m
South Street
The West Port
380 m
Gallery
Fraser Gallery St Andrews
570 m
St Mary's Places St Andrews UK
Holy Trinity Church
230 m
4 Ellice Place
The Golf Shop of St Andrews
60 m
127 North Street
Fresh inc medispa
140 m
Church
St Salvator's Chapel
400 m
South St
Blackfriars
390 m
Gallery
Sproson Contemporary Art Gallery
370 m
Store
Bonkers Gift Shop St Andrews
400 m
South Street
James Gregory's Meridian
590 m
Restaurants
Courtyard
320 m
149A Market Street
Dr Noodles
380 m
84A Market Street
Le Rendez-Vous
380 m
82 Market Street
Greggs
390 m
118 Market Street
Pret A Manger
430 m
107-109 Market Street
Rocca Deli
390 m
33 Bell Street
BlackHorn
500 m
10 Church Street
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-21:00
Check-out
from 07:00-10:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP10 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
36

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