LOCATION:

Southwestern Scotland, overlooking Royal Troon, 10 minutes from Prestwick Airport, 50 minutes from Glasgow Airport and 90 minutes from the city of Edinburgh.

NEARBY GOLF COURSES:

Royal Troon (2 minutes), Prestwick (20 minutes), Western Gailes (20 minutes), Glasgow Gailes (20 minutes), Turnberry (40 minutes)

DESCRIPTION:

With peerless views over the Firth of Clyde and overlooking the famous championship fairways of Royal Troon, the Marine Hotel represents an unparalleled base from which to explore Scotland's finest links. Dating back to 1897, the combination of a warm welcome, excellent facilities and superb service, ensures that the Marine Hotel deserves the reputation it has gained.

Many of the 74 en-suite guest bedrooms offer beautiful vistas over the golf course, while each combine individual characteristics with the highest standards of modern comfort. Ranging from cosy standard guestrooms to spacious suites complete with private dining room and mini-bar, that little extra touch of luxury can be found in the Platinum Club bedrooms.

The Arran lounge is the perfect place to enjoy a light afternoon tea or a malt whisky from an extensive collection, while guests may also choose the candlelit refinement, elegance and creative cuisine of Fairways Restaurant.

There is plenty for both the over-golfed and non-golfer to do and see at the Highland Hotel. The peace and quiet of Burns Country, the impressive Culzean Castle and the varied attractions of Glasgow City are well-worth inspecting, while the Marine Club provides for everyone from the really energetic to the more leisurely in outlook. Here, guests can enjoy swimming, squash or gymnasium facilities and relax in the sauna, steam-room and solarium.

GRADE: 4 Star