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
8.28.2 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
The current price is $105
$105
includes taxes & fees
$88 per night
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Room options
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Classic Double or Twin Room
Highlights
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Cozy Single Room
Highlights
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Cozy Double/Twin Room
Highlights
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Single Room
Highlights
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
Triple (Without Cot)
Sleeps 3
Double Room
Sleeps 2
Double Single Use
Sleeps 1
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Sleeps 1
Twin Room 1/2 Pax
Sleeps 2
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What's nearby
Eastgate Shopping Centre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Victorian Market - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Inverness Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Inverness Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Eden Court Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.1 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
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
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 at the property
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 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
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
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Mar 6, 2025
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.
Dana
Dana, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
Charming hotel! Easy to get around town from the hotel and the staff were wonderful!
Mariena
Mariena, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 2, 2025
Historic hotel historic rooms
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
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 8, 2024
Enjoyed our stay, everything very good. Great location for the shops.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2024
Great place to stay. Loved the location and room was comfortable.
Celeste
Celeste, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
The hotel and staff were fantastic. Would stay there again value for money
Kirsteen
Kirsteen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Vacation
Location was convenient for shopping and sightseeing
kristi
kristi, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 10, 2024
The hotel has great atmosphere and the location is very convenient
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
Station
A wonderful old hotel, so convenient for public transport users, especially the train. Well that was why it was built. It would always be my first choice of places in Inverness. If you wish to be negative you could say finding the upper rooms is not straightforward. To me, that's a great characteristic - you may find yourself coming down by the right or left side of the wonderful staircase - it's very bonnie.
Bryan
Bryan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2024
It’s right next to the train station, so it can’t get much better than that. The room is cozy and comfortable.
Sarina
Sarina, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 10, 2024
Great shower, big room, comfy beds, extra pillows....next door to train station which is why we booked it.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2024
Great location adjacent to station. Full of character. Quiet cozy room. Staff friendly and efficient.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
Very classic looking building loved the interior
trevor
trevor, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 14, 2024
Great location, basically at the train station. The restaurant was really good and reasonably priced. Also, very quiet rooms.
kathy
kathy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2024
Traditional hotel with traditional values.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
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.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2024
Enjoyable Stay
Welcoming staff, comfortable rooms and great breakfast.
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 11, 2024
Excellent location
Stephany
Stephany, 2-night trip
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
8/10 Very good
Aug 21, 2024
Great hotel next to the station,room was clean and comfortable
paul
paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Property was great. Our room was clean, comfy beds. Although it’s practically on top of the train station, noise was not a problem. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Caurie
Caurie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
Beautiful hotel and really lovely staff thank you so much!
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
Love this property wish we ate in the dining room tonight not just one because it was so good. It’s great to be near so many things especially the train station.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
Absolutely stunning hotel with historic features and a feeling of grandieur
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 5, 2024
The foyer is superb with an old world charm about it, comfortable and the service is very good.
However, there are areas throughout the hotel that need refurbishment e.g. carpet, windows and bathroom fittings.