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The Royal Highland Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
$104
$87 nightly
$104 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23

Explore the area

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Station Square, Academy Street, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1LG
  • Place, Victorian Market
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastgate Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(74 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Cozy Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Cozy Double/Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Inverness

With a stay at The Royal Highland Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Inverness, steps from Eastgate Shopping Centre and Victorian Market. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Inverness Cathedral and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Inverness Castle.

What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Inverness Castle - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Inverness Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 5 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe De Paulo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Platform 8 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Scotch & Rye - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Highland Hotel

The Royal Highland Hotel offers 84 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Plasma televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Inverness hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 84 guestrooms featuring plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a banquet hall and a vending machine.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Ash Restaurant, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Ash Restaurant - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Gallery Cafe - Onsite café.
ASH BAR - Onsite bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.01 miles (GBP 9 per day)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 9.50 to 16.50 for adults and GBP 5 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ASH BAR
  • Ash Restaurant
  • Gallery Cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9.50 to 16.50 for adults, and GBP 5 to 10 for children
  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 9 per day (0.01 mi away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

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
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

National rating

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

Property is 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

The Royal Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1011 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Staff were great but this hotel needs some remediation The floors creak in the rooms and our first room, we were awoken to the folks upstairs talking quietly in bed and getting up to use the toilet with the creaky floors. We changed rooms and it helped a bit. The elevator didn't work and we were dragging our suitcases up four flights of steps, as well as our tired bodies after a full day of walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay, chosen primarily for convenience of location and price. Clean single room, was able to check-in earlier than advertised with no cost. Lift was out of order, so a room at the far end of the second floor was a bit of a trek!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was nice,staff very polite no issues,obviously hotel a bit dated but tremendous value for money all things considered
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff, nice comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Didn’t have breakfast. Room only and it was lovely and clean. Lift not working tho.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ken

Lift out of order, nor advised when booking
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cathlin, Powell River

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was pleasant and comfortable and we had a nice view of the Square and unicorn statue from our room. Our room did not include meals so I cannot comment on the quality of the food, we ate at a lovely cafe around the corner. The area is very walkable and convenient. Would stay here again. We did have to park down the road away at a paid car park as there was very little parking on site.
The lobby and grand staircase
The Victorian market is just across the street. Has shopping and cafés
The view from our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great & the hotel is right beside the train/bus station. In addition, it is a jewel box from the 1800s. It's old, but charming as all get out. The price is good too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Harry

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Yes and yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cutest hotel with so much character. The parking was rough as they only have a few spots but the car park was close by. The room and hotel were always clean and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mairi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, quick checkout
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
WiFi didn’t work, lifts didn’t work, smart tv didn’t work so no streaming. Restaurant was just ok. Good locations and pretty hotel with old world charm but wouldn’t stay again. Staff was very very nice. Hotel certainly needs some modern upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean nice room and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely. Great base for shopping. Unfortunaely i wasnt to well so never got to try the restaurant but menu looke lovely.. was quiet at night and very comfy bed. Bedside lights werent working but thats just minor
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby was impressive, staff friendly and hotel restaurant had excellent selections for vegan or vegetarian meals. Public parking was nearby. And the hotel is pet-friendly. We would come back again.
Lobby
Main entrance
Bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy clean bed. Clean and comfortable bathroom shower. They get the fundamentals right
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was ok, but theyput us in a smaller room than what was available for our stay. Did offer to move us after we asked but would have been a day later so ot worth it to us to repack etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Softer beds and pillows would be appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is conveniently located next to the train station. It has an elegant feel to the lobby and dining areas, the rooms on the top floor had an old hotel feel which added to the charm. The grand staircase is classic. It is located within walking distance to dining, shopping, River Ness and bus station. The staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location can't be beat. Good hotel, but some of its age showing in rooms. Lobby excellent. Quiet & clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

SALLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front desk was attentive and got us into a queen room. Convenient location near food and shopping. Loved all the books
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025