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Macdonald Rusacks Hotel – reviews, photos

4.0 of 5
Pilmour Links, St Andrews KY16 9QJ, Scotland
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Ranked #7 of 19 hotels in St Andrews
4.0 of 5 stars 199 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Old course(36)
  • Great view(5)
  • Dining room(4)
  • Rocca restaurant(3)
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glasgow
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
“Stylish and with character”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

We stayed here for one night between Christmas and New Year as I had to be in the town on business. The rate with breakfast was under £100 and we seemed to get what was termed an executive or superior room which was not what we paid for! This room was lovely and in good condition unlike some of the other reviews posted.

We had the Swilken Room which looked out at an angle to the OLd Course. Excellent view.

Did not eat here at night, eat at The Dolls House instead which I can heartily reccomend, but breakfast was OK, just Ok, as the choices of cold starters was limited and tghe cooked Scottish was portion controlled!

Car park was OK on arrival as Hotel was not busy but when we were leaving the Hotel was getting a lot busier and the car park was double and treble parked so beware.

All in all a pleasant place to stay if you can get a good rate. Would not like to pay full price.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Rusacks resting on its laurels...”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

My husband and I decided to treat ourselves and booked a night at Rusacks in St. Andrews over the 2011/2012 Christmas holidays. We were very disapointed and glad we did not stay longer than one night. The 4-star hotel presented us with a room with stained and dirty carpet, mold in the bathroom, and bed linens like sandpaper. It just wasn't what a 4-star, classy hotel, rich in history should offer its guests.

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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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St Albans, United Kingdom
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“Rusacks - a gem”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

Have been a guest of Rusacks four or five times now and am in the final stages of planning a special golfing trip with buddies - so I thought I'd recommend it.. The fact that it has a special location with amazing views of The Old (eg early morning when the greenkeepers are cutting the fairways in convoy) well appointed rooms and great service makes it an easy choice. All of the 'centre' of St Andrews is within pleasant walking distance. Breakfast can be an epic meal if you want it to be, the bar has been recently refurbished and is quite chic/urban (and serves food too) and Roccas has always provided great food, service and an impressive wine & champagne list. Rocca's owner is a petrolhead! Reception staff have always been friendly and professional, there is a golf organiser who's great and the GM is accessible too -and a keen golfer! It's the overall feeling of friendliness/service ethic which makes the hotel a winner for me!

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Calgary, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Okay hotel with Excellent Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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The hotel is first off in an excellent location on the old course but also walk able to the heart of the town which was extremely convenient. The hotels public spaces were fine but the rooms are terribly dated most notably the bathroom. A lot of shabbiness. Good value but not the best service, cleanliness or comfort.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Amazing views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

This hotel sits on the 17th hole at the Old course St Andrews. its a nice 4 star golfing hotel and a short stroll your on the beach famous for "Charriots of Fire".

This hotel boasts a nice lounge/bar with lovely sofas overlooking the course, nice restauants with prime views.

The majority of rooms overlooking the course especially room 326 with corner view, french doors and 2 double beds with a chaise longe perfect for those lazy days.

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  • Stayed March 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Pilmour Links, St Andrews KY16 9QJ, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR9,474 - 28,757

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