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The Royal Highland Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Eastgate Shopping Centre

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Lobby
Classic Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge
Front of property
Room amenity
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

8.0 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
$72 nightly
The total price is $87
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Cozy Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Cozy Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Cozy Double/Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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

  • ‪Cafe De Paulo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scotch & Rye - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Platform 8 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Moonshine Inverness - ‬2 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 84 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in 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
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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
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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
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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 9 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 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
  • 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 9.50 to 16.50 for adults, and GBP 5 to 10 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (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 9 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Royal Highland Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing, and in warmer months enjoy a round of golf 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

8.0

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

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Location
Train station
Restaurant
Breakfast
Bed
Parking
Food
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • The property's restaurant served excellent food and provided a great dining experience. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I was able to leave my bags when I arrived a little early which was nice. The lobby is beautiful and the room was comfortable.
Terah, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The Royal Highland is in central Inverness, close to bars, restaurants, and the train station. The hotel restaurant was surprisingly good, and the staff were quite helpful. However, the hotel is sure showing its age and could use a bit of refreshing. Also, though having parking, it is VERY limited with just a handful of spaces - good luck getting one.
Paul, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel itself is charming, however it is pretty dated. The rooms are comfortable, and the staff was nice enough. Due to its location next to the train station, parking next to the hotel isnt happening so we had to park several blocks away, at the bus station, which was challenging for one in our party that had limited mobility.
Rebecca, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Parking was at a multi storey car park even though the hotel advertises car parking. Its right next to the main Inverness train station - but you don't hear the trains. Needs a good revamp and breakfast reminded me of Uni accommodation. Staff helpful when you could find one. Cleanliness ok.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very pretty hotel but low on comfort.

The hotel & rooms were very clean but the bed were harder then were use to and it was hot.
Ashley, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Average hotel for premium price

Very average room small but clean. Conveniently located at the train station. There are better or less expensive hotels in the area. Breakfast was very basic. Do not recommend.
Olga, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Perfect location.
Bernadette, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Awful

Terrible. Hotel is old and desperate need of upgrading and repairs. On top of that I booked a double room w a double bed and we were given a handicapped accessible room with two twin beds. Would never stay here again nor recommend to others!
Karen, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Better and cheaper available in Inverness

First off, the room was absolutely nothing like the advertised Classic Double - see attached photo and compare to the photos on the room on this site. It was cramped and was clearly a single room that they'd put a (slightly) larger bed (which was not a proper double) in to increase their profit. Secondly, whilst the common areas are very impressive, the room was decrepit. Cracked tiles, aged fittings, freezing bathroom with no heating. Lift is, frankly, hazardous.
Reuben, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Close to train station, and easy walking to most restaurants and shops.
Richard, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful building! Staff was helpful and friendly, food in the restaurant and the service was great. Walking down the grand staircase is special!
Amy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and trip
Kathleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We only stayed 1 nice but it was great
Lumy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Parking was a little bit of an issue but otherwise everything else was great
Melony, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It had lifts!
Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great value for quality
cem, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpful and supremely welcoming!
Marcelle, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

brill
Antony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wouldnt go bck there to stay
lori, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Convenient location. Some rooms face directly into the train station. Facilities functional but don’t look too closely.
Ziqian, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

They advertise free parking but they only have 8 spots that are first come. Had to park down the street in a paid lot.
Chad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Reception staff were pleaant enough, but seemed very distracted
darren, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our room exceeded out expectations with a kitchen and huge bedroom. The washing machine a great perk as we have been traveling by tandem. Restaurant expensive but the food and portions were good. Staff responsive and efficient.
Meryl, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A lovely centrally located property conveniently located next door to the train station. Suffered from a broken elevator for the duration of our stay, which was tremendously inconvenient.
Agatha, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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