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The Royal Highland Hotel

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Front of property
Classic Double or Twin Room
Room amenity
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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 curtains, 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 Single Beds

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

Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Cozy Single Room

Cozy Single Room

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

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

Cozy Double/Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Royal Highland Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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.
The shopping around The Royal Highland Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Inverness Castle. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Eastgate Shopping Centre and Victorian Market
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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 business-friendly The Royal Highland Hotel.

This 3-star Inverness hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 9 per day)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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: 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.

Payment types at the property

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 9.50 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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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. 65 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1011 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, right at the door of Inverness train station
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and the rooms are clean and well maintained. The only complaint, the pillows could be a bit softer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was very kind, dinner was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

After reading mixed reviews about the hotel was unsure what to expect, The staircase and sitting area was stunning. Our room was on the first floor, spotlessly clean, electric heater which we could control. No complaints about the room. Great location, thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The. Staff were friendly. It was unfortunate that the lift was unavailable but staff carried up my bag.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place and the proximity to the train station couldn’t be better unless it was actually in the station! I would stay again but the hotel could use updating. One of the rooms had some heating issues but was later relocated to a different room and the issue was resolved. However, the breakfast could use some work, the eggs were not very good and the baked goods a little dry.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are dated and need updating. No instructions for getting in touch with receptionist. Can hear lots of noise as walls thin. But on the plus side there was everything we needed, hairdryer, ironing board etc.. just wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very small and faced the very noisy street. Floor seemed to be missing parts and made squeaking sounds throughout. Unfortunately, the lift was still not working and no one available to help with luggage. I saw other seniors like myself dragging their bags up and down the stairs. I did appreciate the staff member who did take pity and brought up my suitcase, while I carried the other bags.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Isobel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location for rail travel and shopping,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Payton

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such wonderful staff and an amazing atmosphere.made us feel completely welcome will definitely be back one day
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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