Best Western Scores Hotel

Found this hotel to be older but quite charming. Room was spacious with a view the R&A and a short walk to the course. Breakfast was always good and plentiful and the wi-fi was included and adequate. Can't beat the location and the service at the front desk was outstanding from helping get us into the room a little early after a day's travel to spot on recommendations for dinner. Would stay again. less

Positive points first: Great location especially if you have a room overlooking the sea. Comfortable beds, pillows etc. Well appointed room - good hairdrier, ironing board, hospitality tray, decent bath products Now for the down sides: -the public spaces are a bit down-at-heel - dingy and badly lit, shabby carpets and lots of (not very appealing) brown furniture -the restaurant, isn't awful, but it's terribly dull. Decent soup (well, it IS Scotland); choices on menu are of the fish and chips and meat and two veg, type. Generous portions. The breakfast is poor. Really uninspired, standard stuff and no treats like eggs Benedict/ good summer fruits/interesting cereal toppings. My scrambled egg was leathery and overcooked.Terrible coffee, tired-looking pastries, flabby toast. -the staff were friendly enough, but the service was very terrible, both at lunch and breakfast. Particularly so at breakfast. I was pushed for time on a Monday morning and the staff clearly thought that starting at 7 am, meant that they could saunter in at 7.15 without so much as 'sorry'. Be warned; if you order a taxi, make sure you go down to the foyer and watch out for it. There's no easy parking in front of the hotel and the drivers don't let reception know (and reception don't warn you about tha they don'tt! It's that sort of hotel.) I wouldn't stay here again (despite the view) unless I knew there had been a change in management. It's not wildly expensive and could be lovely, but it's poor value for what it is. less

Slow to be served at Chariots Pub. All we wanted wanted was a pot of tea for 2. Finally got it. Sat down, gasping for a drink. Terrible, weak tea. Looked in pot. One teabag!!!! The blonde lass needs a lesson in tea making!!! less

I think this hotel is the closest to the 1st tee on the Old Course. The hotel as a very nice wood finish throughout the building and reminds you of a historic hotel from 80 years ago. The staff was helpful and the rooms were large with a lot of character. You'll pay a lot for the location and charm. less

A short stay in St Andrews we were looking for an evening meal. While taking in the sights we came across the Scores, the menu appealed and we booked an early evening table for 4 adults and a 4 year old. The view from the 1st floor restaurant was amazing, traditional fixture and fittings including the tartan carpet. No atmosphere as we were the only diners. The food starters we choose tempura prawns, haggis Bon bon's, breaded chicken fillets all very good, mains steak pie, chicken and leek pie and Fajitas. Only the Fajitas were very disappointing served with very little veg. The staff were attentive (but we were the only people there) the prices were fair compared to others in the area. One downfall the dirty windows. I realise bird poo is a major problem by the coast but sitting opposite it eating my meal not attractive. Down stairs bar looked inviting we were back the next late afternoon with more family and sat outside enjoying drinks in the sun. less