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| Criteria | Hotel 1Old Course Hotel | Hotel 2Gleneagles Hotel | Hotel 3The Balmoral |
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| Editor Score | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9 |
| Location | St. Andrews, Scotland | Auchterarder, Perthshire | Princes Street, Edinburgh |
| Price Tier | $$$$Ultra-Luxury | $$$$Ultra-Luxury | $$$$Ultra-Luxury |
| Awards & Recognition | Forbes Five-StarCondé Nast Gold List | #78 World's 50 Best Hotels 2025Forbes Five-Star 2025Condé Nast Traveller Gold List 2025 | Forbes Five-StarCondé Nast Gold List |
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| Dining | 3 venues | 3 venues | 4 venues |
| Wellness | — | — | The Balmoral Spa |
| Best For | Golf enthusiastsLuxury travelersCouples seeking a romantic getawayWellness and spa seekersExplorers of Scottish history and culture | Golf enthusiastsLuxury travelersOutdoor adventure seekersFood and wine connoisseursFamilies (with family-friendly accommodation options) | — |
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