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The Royal Highland Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified hotel 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
Bar (on property)
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Station Square, Academy Street, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1LG
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Victorian Market
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Inverness (INV)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Cozy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Cozy Double/Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Single Room

  • 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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3.9 out of 5, Good, (1003)
The price is $63
per night
$76 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Inverness

Inverness City Centre stay.With a stay at this Inverness City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Victorian Market and Eastgate Shopping Centre. Inverness Castle and Inverness Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

3-star eco-certified hotel near Eastgate Shopping Centre
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include meeting rooms and limo/town car service.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the eco-certified The Royal Highland Hotel.

This 3-star Inverness hotel is smoke free.

  • 84 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

Languages

English, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.01 miles (GBP 7 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 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 9 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 fee: GBP 10.00
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
Late check-out fee: GBP 10
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9.00 to 12.00 per person
  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 7 per day (0.01 mi away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Highland Hotel to the airport?

The Royal Highland Hotel is 8.5 mi (12-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Highland Hotel?

As of Jan 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Highland Hotel on Feb 10, 2025 start from $64.55, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Highland Hotel.

How close is The Royal Highland Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 8.4 mi (18-min drive) from Dores Beach and 14.4 mi (28-min drive) from Rosemarkie Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Royal Highland Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Royal Highland Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 9.00 and 12.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Royal Highland Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel have a pool?

The Royal Highland Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Royal Highland Hotel to downtown Inverness?

The Royal Highland Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Inverness.

The Royal Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1003 reviews" "

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice older hotel
Very nice older hotel close to amenities Room is getting a little tired. The staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional hotel with traditional values.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No comment
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The parking nearby was not bad but you have to pay for it. And the taxi drivers are very rude when you are dropping off your luggage or packing up to go in the small front lot. However, the lobby is beautiful and this is so close to everything in Inverness. So the location can't be beat, and the front entrance is stunning. Parking isn't bad, just costs money. The attached restaurant is pretty good, and the option for breakfast was nice. The room okay -- somewhat small but not a bad place to rest. The TV did not offer much in terms of programming.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

kathy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, basically at the train station. The restaurant was really good and reasonably priced. Also, very quiet rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsteen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel and staff were fantastic. Would stay there again value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rayanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great shower, big room, comfy beds, extra pillows....next door to train station which is why we booked it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

trevor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very classic looking building loved the interior
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had high hopes for this property but we weren’t thrilled. The property itself is gorgeous and well located to restaurants, bars and shopping. Our room was small but the bathroom was huge. The bathtub was great. Our mattress seemed thin, and not very comfortable. We had a few steps we had to log our suitcases up after getting off the lift. The lobby is gorgeous, but the property could use some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located at Inverness train station, this classic railway hotel with a photogenic lobby puts you steps away from the city's main attractions, including the Victorian Market, traditional music (Hootenanny & McGregors), scores of pubs, museums, the Castle etc. If you're in the market for outdoor clothing or gear for your Highland adventuring, there are 2-3 great shops on the very same block.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maritza

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin, Oxford

Liked: Amenities
Lovely old hotel room spacious with everything you need. Breakfast very good, continental with a good selection. Can also get cooked breakfast different prices.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024