The oldest hotel in Ayr, the Swallow Station Hotel is housed in an imposing, four storey Victorian building, sited adjacent to the train station and 500 metres from the beach. The 73 guestrooms are decorated in a rich Victorian style with claret coloured carpets and fabrics and polished dark wood furnishings. Room amenities include wireless Internet connectivity, televisions, clock radios, coffee/tea makers, desks, direct dial phones and bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.
Guests can relax over drinks in the Gallery lounge bar, enjoy morning cappuccinos in the coffee shop, or browse for souvenirs in the gift shop. Open daily for dinner, the Kyle Restaurant offers a blend of traditional Scottish and European dishes with a modern twist, alongside an extensive wine list. Practical amenities include a 24 hour front desk, dry cleaning and laundry services and a safe deposit box. Motorists will find complimentary parking facilities on site. Ayr beach is located 500 metres from the hotel, while the former home of celebrated poet Robert Burns is one mile away. Culzean Castle, which offers a military museum and miles of woodland walks, is 15 miles from the hotel. Prestwick International Airport is five miles away, with an approximate driving time of 20 minutes.