The Old Course Hotel has unveiled an ambitious renovation programme “revitalising key guest spaces” ahead of the coming spring.

The hotel is closed for a few weeks whilst works are carried out to the lobby area – including the “revival of wood paneling and the addition of textured wallpaper, new soft furnishings and carefully curated lighting“.

The work is being delivered with the help of Richmond International – an interior design behind some of the world’s most prestigious hotels. The new lobby draws inspiration from the hotel’s coastal setting and nearby forests and fields, with a colour scheme that reflects the creams, sands and greens of the Fife landscape.

Open for business

While the hotel is closed, The Jigger Inn, Kohler Waters Spa, Kohler Fitness and Hams Hame all remain open. Further works within the hotel will be completed in early March and will be “managed to cause minimum impact on the guest experience”.

In mid February, the hotel will also be opening a new boutique, The Emporium, just off the lobby. Floor-to-ceiling glass and handcrafted wooden displays will showcase a “beautifully curated selection of luxury gifts, Scottish craftsmanship and family-friendly treats“.

Collaborations with leading makers such as homeware with ANTA Scotland and candles with Laura Thomas will sit alongside accessories, children’s books, soft toys and a thoughtfully curated selection of travel essentials.

The hotel’s Pro-Shop is also undergoing refurbishment, with a focus on improvements to showcase luxury sportswear brands including Peter Millar, Kjus, Glenmuir, Footjoy and Malbon, ready for the start of the golfing season. Leading architectural practice Unwin Jones Partnership have worked closely on The Emporium and Pro-Shop projects.

A selection of bedrooms and suites are also undergoing a refresh including new soft furnishings with updated carpets and curtains, while suites including the signature R&A suite (below) are undergoing complete refurbishment including renovated bathroom with Kohler fixtures.

Phyllis Wilkie, General Manager, says: “These upcoming enhancements build on our ongoing commitment to evolve with intention and care. Each new space has been designed to feel warm, welcoming and deeply connected to the landscape and character of St Andrews. We’re creating experiences that ensure guests continue to feel a sense of arrival that is unmistakably Old Course Hotel.” 

Phyllis adds: “The renovation programme for 2026 continues the momentum of an exceptional year of investment across the site. From the transformation of Kohler Waters Spa to the redesign of our fourth-floor dining and accommodation spaces, 2025 saw us elevate the guest experience in ways we’re all very proud of. These latest projects allow us to build on that success and further enhance the comfort, craft and hospitality our guests return for year after year.”

Come and stay …

Enjoy one of their ‘Stay, Play & Explore’ packages that bring together their most-loved experiences.

Stay & Dine … enjoy a classic Old Course stay with all the essentials and indulgent extras!

• Overnight accommodation
• Full Scottish breakfast
• Two-course dinner in the Road Hole Restaurant, with panoramic Old Course views
• Their signature 6 o’clock pour – a seasonal taste of a cocktail of the day, hosted by their mixologists
• Morning and evening complimentary access to the newly renovated Kohler Waters Spa
• Full use of the hotel’s leisure facilities, including pool, hot tub, sauna and gym

Available from Friday 6 February to Sunday 12 April from just £295 per room. They also have a Rest & Recharge package together with a Winter Spa Day Treat.

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