Station Square, Academy Street, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1LG
What's nearby
Eastgate Shopping Centre - 1 min walk
Victorian Market - 1 min walk
Inverness Castle - 8 min walk
Inverness Cathedral - 10 min walk
Eden Court Theatre - 12 min walk
Getting around
Inverness (INV) - 12 min drive
Inverness Station - 5 min walk
Conon Bridge Station - 16 min drive
Inverness Airport Train Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Scotch & Rye - 2 min walk
Tooth & Claw - 1 min walk
Caffè Nero - 2 min walk
Cafe de Paulo - 2 min walk
Bad Girl Bakery - 1 min walk
About this property
The Royal Highland Hotel
The Royal Highland Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Inverness Castle. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Ash Restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and central location.
Languages
English, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
84 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
Offsite parking within 0.01 mi (GBP 7 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Skiing nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Limo or town car service
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
Plasma television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Ash Restaurant - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Gallery Cafe - Onsite café.
ASH BAR - Onsite bar.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.00 to 12.00 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50.0 per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Parking
Parking is available offsite and costs GBP 7 per day (0.01 mi away)
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Hotel Royal Highland
Royal Highland
Royal Highland Hotel
Royal Highland Hotel Inverness
Royal Highland Inverness
The Royal Highland Hotel Hotel
The Royal Highland Hotel Inverness
The Royal Highland Hotel Hotel Inverness
Frequently asked questions
Does The Royal Highland Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Royal Highland Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Royal Highland Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Highland Hotel?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Highland Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Royal Highland Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like hiking, mountain biking, and sailing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Highland Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Ash Restaurant.
What's the area around The Royal Highland Hotel like?
The Royal Highland Hotel is in Inverness City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Inverness Station and 8 minutes' walk from Inverness Castle. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for shopping.
The Royal Highland Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
Dec 17, 2024
Somewhat of a letdown.
Room was very "tired" with mold in the bathroom.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 10, 2024
alasdair
alasdair, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2024
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 2, 2024
Convenient city hotel
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Vacation
Location was convenient for shopping and sightseeing
kristi
kristi, 2-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good
Nov 20, 2024
All good, especially the location next to the train station and a short walk to the bus station needed early next morning.
But my nights stay was interrupted at 2am by a water leak from the room above which continued all early morning making it very difficult to sleep.
Reported it first thing to a property manager who seemed concern but there was no move to compensate for the situation ( a free breakfast as I was up already or something similar).
Good have been a very good stay except for a that problem which did put a different complexion on the hotel. Reception check in and out was ok but not particularly welcoming.
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2024
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 12, 2024
Disappointed
This hotel needs a serious make over. The room we had did not feel clean, bed was clean and comfortable but thats about it. The windows were so dirty you could only just see the alleyway below. The decor is old and outdated and peeling, an old radiator is still on the wall. It was only one night so we accepted it but was disappointed!
I'm told there are better rooms on the 2nd floor, maybe they are making their way to the 3rd floor?
As far as we could see the only thing going for this hotel is the railway station so close and being in the middle of town!!
Linda
Linda, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 11, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 10, 2024
Hilary
Hilary, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 9, 2024
Not the room I booked
I booked 2 single night stays this month. In both cases I booked a ‘standard double’ room and on both occasions they tried to give me a ‘cozy’ double. It was changed when I pointed out the issue but on the second occasion the room was still tiny. Making the same error twice appears deliberate.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 8, 2024
Enjoyed our stay, everything very good. Great location for the shops.
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3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
Super amazing hotel. Right in the middle of city center. Next to public transportation and the rail line is right there. Staff is friendly and welcoming. It has a grand stair case that is well noticeable as you walk in. Highly recommend this hotel.
Lisa
Lisa, 12-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 22, 2024
Fantastic venue. Convenient location: a very short walk from the train station and right in the city centre.
Food and service in restaurant was excellent.
This was our second stay here and will likely be back.
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3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2024
Very nice older hotel
Very nice older hotel close to amenities
Room is getting a little tired. The staff were excellent.
Christopher Dean
Christopher Dean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
The hotel and staff were fantastic. Would stay there again value for money
Kirsteen
Kirsteen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Great Location in Inverness
This is an older property with lots of charm. The room was large, comfortable and clean. I thought that it was going to be noisy because of the proximity to the train station but we never heard a train our entire stay. The on site restaurant was very good. We ate there several times during our stay. The lobby was gorgeous as pictured on the site.
JOHN B
JOHN B, 8-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 6, 2024
Well located
It was good. The hotel is older but well maintained. The food at the Ash restaurant is very good. The hotel is well situated in Inverness, easy walking distance to the castle , cathedral and Ness walk.
Maritza
Maritza, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 5, 2024
Lovely dog friendly hotel with friendly staff!
Had a great stay, in a beautiful large room! Great service and friendly staff! We traveled with our dog and there was no issues. Inverness is a beautiful place to visit and bring your dog!
Only low point was that sleep was interrupted from loud outside noise as we stayed on a Saturday night, before running the marathon, (could be helped with double glazing?) Continental breakfast was disappointing.
Nevertheless really liked the hotel and would stay here again, but maybe with earplugs.
Stuart
Stuart, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2024
Sophia
Sophia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
Lovely old hotel room spacious with everything you need. Breakfast very good, continental with a good selection. Can also get cooked breakfast different prices.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 28, 2024
Marisa
Marisa, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 28, 2024
Maria Astrid
Maria Astrid, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 27, 2024
She’s ok… next to a busy and loud train station. A few homeless people loitering around outside the hotel. There are 5 parking spots for the hotel, we did get lucky one night. She’s definitely seen better days, and is probably due for a face lift. The staff were nice, but the restaurant folks needed a hug for sure. It was convenient to shops and food, but most shops were closed by 6. Overall I would stay some place else next time.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 26, 2024
Disappointing stay as unexpectedly there was no parking available outside the hotel. We had to double park while Taxi tooted horns at us as we unloaded the car and then park in a public carparking building for £8, 5 minutes walk away. We had made a booking through expedia for 2 adults and 1 child and had prepaid for the room. When we arrived the hotel charged us an additional £30 for the third person even though the room booked had 2 double beds in it and did not require an extra bed made up. The room was fine and bathroom spacious. We would have chosen another hotel if we had been aware of the lack of parking and additional charges before the booking payment had been made.