Scotland: Highlands and Islands

Grand Central Hotel Glasgow , Glasgow / Days 2-3 / First Class

Dating to 1883 when it was built adjacent to the Central railroad station, 186-room Grand Central Hotel boasts a prime “style mile” location in the heart of Glasgow, close to local attractions, restaurants, and shopping. Amenities of the recently renovated hotel include two restaurants and two bars (including a champagne bar). Guest rooms have private bath, in-room safe, broadband internet access (for a fee), TV, and phone.

Nevis Bank Hotel , Fort William / Days 4-5 / Not rated

Perched on the banks of River Nevis in the picturesque Fort William region just one mile north of the Fort William town center, this 20-room hotel provides travelers comforts in a modern setting. An onsite restaurant and bar caters to all tastes with a wide range of food and drink, both contemporary and traditional. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, coffee- and tea-making facilities, complimentary wireless internet access, TV, and phone.

Royal Marine Hotel , Brora / Days 6-7 / First Class

Originally built as a private country house in the early 1900’s by renowned Scottish architect Sir Robert Lorimer, the Royal Marine Hotel is situated amidst glorious coastal scenery in the Scottish Highlands, approximately one hour north of Inverness. The hotel is close to a links golf course and a sandy beach, and its amenities include three restaurants and a fitness center with a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, spa, and gym. Each of the 21 guest rooms offers private bath with hair dryer, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, in-room safe, ironing facilities, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.

Old Course Hotel , St. Andrews / Day 8 / Deluxe

The world-famous Old Course Hotel sits adjacent to the 17th fairway of the renowned Old Course at St. Andrews, the spiritual “home of golf.”  In fact, Phil Mickelson’s misplayed tee shot during the 2015 British Open came to rest on the balcony of room 130.  The elegant hotel offers six dining options (including the Jigger Inn, golf’s most famous 19th hole), fitness center, indoor swimming pool, spa, rooftop hot tub, laundry service, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.  Each air-conditioned guest room includes private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, minibar, TV, and phone.

Tigerlily , Edinburgh / Days 9-11 / Superior First Class

Sitting in the heart of Edinburgh’s city center, the unique Tigerlily has become one of Edinburgh’s most talked-about hotels.  This contemporary hotel boasts stylish, comfortable common areas decorated in a variety of bright colors, and features a popular restaurant and bar, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, and laundry service.  Each of the 33 air-conditioned guest rooms has private bath with hairdryer, minibar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.