Ayrshire's Fairfield House Hotel completes major refurbishment
murdoch
A MAJOR refurbishment costing £750,000 has now been completed at the
Fairfield House Hotel in Ayr, Scotland.
The ground floor of the building, including the reception area, bar,
and restaurant has been renovated, creating a stylish but not
ultra-modern look that blends in perfectly with the hotel's striking
exterior on the edge of the Low Green looking out over the Firth of
Clyde.
General manager Stuart Maxwell said: "Perhaps in the past there may
have been a tendency for the hotel to have been regarded as slightly
stuffy - a place where people might go once a year for a special
occasion.
"But if that was ever the case, things have certainly changed now, as
we have succeeded in creating a relaxed, informal atmosphere with
prices that are eminently affordable.
"The result is that our clientele come back on a much more frequent
basis, whether it be for coffee, a quiet drink, lunch or an evening
meal."
The building itself dates from 1900, starting life as the private
dwelling of a Glasgow tea merchant. When it first became a hotel it was
known as the Marine Court.
It was bought by its present owner, former Ayr accountant George
Martin, in 1990, the year after its name was changed to Fairfield House
Hotel.
General manager Stuart Maxwell (32) was appointed in March this year.
Stuart lives in Ayr with his wife Kate and son James (4).
Originally from Portpatrick, Stuart obtained a degree in hotel
management before working for a variety of hotel chains throughout the
UK including Hilton, Stakis and de Vere.
He now heads a staff of 50 at the Fairfield House Hotel. Assistant
manager Craig Adam from Troon, whose family are also in the hotel
business, worked on the cruise ship QE2 for 10 years, and head chef
Will Hay used to run the kitchen in restaurants owned by Gary Rhodes.
With its Fairfield suite and boardroom, the 44-bedroom hotel also hosts
conferences, seminars and weddings, and can cater for up to 150
delegates or guests.
The Fairfield Leisure Club has a well-equipped gymnasium and an indoor
heated swimming pool complete with spa bath.
All guests are welcome to use these and the other facilities, which
include a sauna and steamroom, providing the perfect way to relax and
unwind.
Hotel life is never quiet, but Stuart Maxwell and his team must be glad
that all the refurbishment work has been completed in good time for the
particularly busy festive season that is now upon us.
For further information, visit www.fairfieldhotel.co.uk, or telephone
01292 267461.
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