Best Western Scores Hotel

This hotel is in dire need of a facelift. Peeling wallpaper, old bathrooms, bulbs burned out in old light fixtures. Location is ideal. Service is okay - breakfast is downright awful. This clearly was once a grand hotel, but it’s time to upgrade the old facilities. We were disappointed. less

Given the constraints of the buildings the Scores works hard to give customers a good experience. If you are lucky enough to get a room at the front, the views over the West Sands are spectacular. We had a room at the back which had little in the way of a view but had plenty of light and did get the sun in the afternoon! The room was spacious, clean and the bed was very comfortable. The bathroom had a powerful shower but the bath was a little cramped. The dining room, Champions Grill, must have one of the best views in St Andrews over the West Sands and the Old Course. Great at breakfast which was very good...I particularly recommend the porridge with honey. The pancakes and bacon was very popular with the Americans who were staying there.. Over the course of our stay we had lunch and dinner and the food was wholesome and well-cooked. Service was friendly both in the dining rooms and at Reception. We thought there was a welcoming atmosphere to the place. The hotel is nicely situated for exploring both the beach and the town...nothing is really more than twenty minutes away! We would definitely stay here again. Be prepared for the very snug lift! less

hotel was clean and room had everything you would expect. Local was perfect with some rooms having a great view over St Andrews Bay. Unfortunately our room was at the back but had a great view of the car park !! nothing much to fault but there was no atmosphere about the place. We arrived back at about 10.30 on a saturday night and the bar was shut !! less

We, apparently luckily, were able to park straight across from the hotel. Short walk to check-in and lovely welcome, given our room key and traveled in the lift (what accent is it ?). Room was facing the Royal&Ancient and the sands. Beautiful view. Room was large with plenty of space, I liked the 2 sitting chairs for us to watch the world go by. Beds were comfy and shower powerful. So clean refreshed and headed for breakfast. That we found had good variety, staff seemed a bit flummoxed when people ask for a table for 2 and they only have a table for 4. But I”d have the breakfast again, delicious. Checking out was painless and pleasant. Will book here again. less

They are resting on their great location which is a stone's throw from the Old Course. Front desk help needs training in hospitality although they were not unpleasant. Breakfast was mediocre at best. Our room was fine with the exception that there were no blinds and you could not close the drapes so no sleeping in here. This hotel could be something special if it were renovated and the staff was friendlier. less