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The Royal Highland Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Eastgate Shopping Centre

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Lobby
Lunch and dinner served
Lobby lounge
Front of property
Classic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
In the heart of Inverness, The Royal Highland Hotel offers a blend of modern comforts and rich history. Enjoy lunch or dinner at Ash Restaurant, grab a coffee from the on-site cafe, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. With car rentals available and helpful staff on hand to help plan your day.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Limo/town car service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Car rentals on site
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$171 nightly
The total price is $206
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Cozy Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Cozy Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Cozy Double/Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple (Without Cot)

  • Sleeps 3

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Single Use

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room 1/2 Pax

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Station Square, Academy Street, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1LG

What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Inverness Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

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

DONE

Hotel size

    • 84 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

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
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

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
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Offsite parking within 0.01 mi (GBP 7 per day)
DONE

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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.

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The Royal Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Train station
Restaurant
Breakfast
Bed
Parking
Food
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • The in-house restaurant served excellent food and provided a great dining experience. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10

Our first room was very spacious and airy with a comfortable bed. The bathroom was spotless and roomy. The second room was much smaller and the bed wasn't as comfortable as the first one. It overlooked a noisy passage way where bottles were emptied and people trundled their suitcases. The hotel in general looked a little tired and in need of an uplift.
1-night trip

10/10

Great hotel and trip
1-night trip

2/10

While the exterior and staircase are appealing and are what initially drew me to booking a room here for our anniversary trip, there were incredibly loud sleeping conditions, peeling paint and questionable cleanliness of our room. Losing out on a pre-paid room and proximity to the bus and train stations are the only thing that kept us in the hotel for a second night so that we could leave first thing in the morning.
2-night trip

10/10

Great location, great value for quality
1-night trip

8/10

We selected this property due to its location to the train station. Close to everything we wanted to see and do. The breakfast was wonderful. We had one dinner at the hotel and it was excellent. I would have rated the entire property excellent except the lift wasn’t working and we climbed a lot of stairs with luggage. Other than that - I’d stay again
2-night trip

10/10

Super cute place right by train station. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Comfy bed with large bathroom.
2-night trip

8/10

Great location pity so noisy from street outside hotel
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent location for train travel & catching tour buses. Lots of shops & restaurants in easy walking distance. Staff was very helpful & pleasant.
2-night trip

8/10

It is a nice hotel but perhaps a bit dated. It is right next to the train station so very convient.
1-night trip

8/10

Good value for money and well located.
2-night trip

10/10

This property was close to restaurants, bars with music, Leakeys Book Store and a market. We had a wonderful time. Parking lot is small. Beautiful old hotel!
1-night trip

8/10

Nice hotel but could do with updating and walls are thin between rooms
4-night trip

6/10

The hotel is just outdated - carpets could use a deep clean, shower grout needed some upkeep and some of the wall paper is coming off due to age. The staff is friendly and this hotel is centrally located.
2-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay. Loved the location and room was comfortable.
2-night trip

8/10

Enjoyed our stay, everything very good. Great location for the shops.
3-night trip

10/10

Great hotel! Only issue was the shower wasn’t ideal at all. Our room didn’t get hot water in the shower, and when we got hot water then it barely came out of the spout.
2-night trip

10/10

Grand old hotel with magnificent staircase. We enjoyed the breakfast, afternoon tea and cocktails in lobby. It is right beside the train station and very convenient location to catch bus to airport
1-night trip

10/10

We always stay at the Royal Highland. It's a beautiful old hotel right in the middle of Inverness.
1-night trip

6/10

Old traditional hotel .One small elderly lift , slow ,and kept getting stuck ,so long waits. Breakfast buffet ok but not great. On the plus side the hotel is in an great position for getting around Inverness on foot .
2-night trip

8/10

The hotel has great atmosphere and the location is very convenient
2-night trip

10/10

The hotel and staff were fantastic. Would stay there again value for money
2-night trip

8/10

The hotel is a historic building and undoubtedly shows its age, at least in the room I had. I had a cosy room on the 3rd floor which was exactly that, cosy, but did the job. Hotel location is excellent right by the train station
2-night trip

10/10

Location was convenient for shopping and sightseeing
2-night trip

10/10

Convenient for the station. Clean bathroom. Room needs updating. Window didn’t open.
1-night trip

6/10

Stayed for just the one night. Receptionist very welcoming and polite. The reception area is very beautiful and tastefully decorated; with plenty of tartan and a sweeping central staircase. There is also a left luggage facilities for guests which Infound useful in the morning as I wanted to do some exploring before making my way to the airport. I did not have any food at the hotel choosing instead a local Wetherspoons. The actual room was well equipped and the bed comfortable. However the fixtures and fittings and decor in the room looked 'tired' and could do with a refresh. Not a complaint just an observation
1-night trip