Macdonald Rusacks Hotel

Frommer's Review

A grand Victorian pile built in 1887 by Josef Rusack, a German from Silesia who recognized St. Andrews's potential as a golf capital, Rusacks sits at the edge of the famous 18th hole of Pilmour Links of the Old Course. The hotel's stone walls are capped with neoclassical gables and slate roofs. Inside, chintz picks up the tones from the flower bouquets, sent in fresh twice a week. Between the panels and Ionic columns of the public rooms, racks of borrowable books re-create the atmosphere of a private country-house library. Upstairs, the spacious guest rooms are themed around some of the world's most famous golfers, tournaments, and course hazards (such as the Valley of Sin room). All contain some carved antiques and modern conveniences, but far less than the St. Andrews Old Course Hotel . Each unit comes with a beautifully maintained private bathroom.

The basement Golf Club has golf-related photos, trompe-l'oeil racks of books, Chesterfield sofas, and vested waiters. Light meals and snacks are served here. The Old Course restaurant, overlooking the 18th hole, offers daily specials along with local game, meat, and fish, accompanied by a wine list from a well-stocked cellar.

The hotel has views of the beach that was used in the filming of the movie Chariots of Fire.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; sauna; 24-hr. room service; laundry service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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