Tuesday, 3 March 2015

Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland


Back in 1924 when the Gleneagles Hotel opened, it was described as 'a Riviera in the Highlands' and 'the eighth wonder of the world' and to this very day, this luxury hotel remains dedicated to excellence. The hotel was built by the Caledonian Railway Company, which is also just minutes away.  The hotel's golf course and luxurious surroundings meant that golf and grouse shooting had become a fixed part of high society's calendar.

Between 1982 and 1986, £11million was spent on renovating the hotel and every year since then the hotel has been awarded five red stars by the AA. In 2014, the hotel was redeveloped in preparation for hosting the 40th Ryder Cup Matches played on the Centenary Course.


Suites


There are 232 rooms in the hotel, as well as 26 luxury suites. Each room has it's very own individual design and layout, with all amenities of a five star resort. Guests have the option of a traditional or modern room. 

Room Tariffs per room per night are as follows (inc. breakfast):

Classic - £355

Large Sovereign - £405

Estate - £455

Estate Suite - £745

Whisky Suite - £900

Spirit Suite Tier 2 - £1,075

Spirit Suite Tier 1 -  £1,350

Blue Tower Suite - £1,815

Royal Lochnagar - £1,815


Dining


There are four restaurants within the hotel, set with the highest culinary standards, including Scotland's only two Michelin stars in Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles. There are also a fine selection of of elegant bars to choose from.


Activities


Guests staying at Gleneagles make the most of it's beautiful 850 acres. The three championship golf courses are among the very best in the world: 

The King's
The Queen's
The PGA Centenary

Other outdoor leisure pursuits include shooting, fishing, falconry, off-road driving, horse riding and swimming in The Club's two indoor pools.


Spa


The Spa at Gleneagles by ESPA, is a sparkling experience of treatments and healing waters, as well as ESPA Life, an innovative residential programme encompassing complementary and alternative medicine practices, lifestyle treatments and personal training.





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