The Royal Highland Hotel

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Dates

August 2025

September 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Room service
Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry

Explore the area

Station Square, Academy Street, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1LG

Inverness Castle
‪6 min walk‬
Inverness Cathedral
‪8 min walk‬
Eden Court Theatre
‪11 min walk‬
Inverness (INV)
‪13 min drive‬

Room options

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Double or Twin Room

Very good

Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Cozy Single Room

Excellent

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Cozy Double/Twin Room

Good

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

Exceptional

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Similar properties

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

About this property

The Royal Highland Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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 location and the helpful staff
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 eco-certified 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.

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

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

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

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

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

8.2

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with group

2 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good, convenient, hotel

The hotel is very conveniently located right next to the RR station. The room was quite large and comfortable. The breakfast was not very good so we found restaurants outside (which were nearby).

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mattea

Travelled with partner

29 Apr 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! It is an older hotel- so as expected some things were quite well-worn. Note- VERY limited onsite parking. We parked in the secure lot they directed us to that was a 5-10 minute walk away.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

29 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

GRAHAM

29 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good, but has potential to be better

Stayed for just the one night. Receptionist very welcoming and polite. The reception area is very beautiful and tastefully decorated; with plenty of tartan and a sweeping central staircase. There is also a left luggage facilities for guests which Infound useful in the morning as I wanted to do some exploring before making my way to the airport. I did not have any food at the hotel choosing instead a local Wetherspoons. The actual room was well equipped and the bed comfortable. However the fixtures and fittings and decor in the room looked 'tired' and could do with a refresh. Not a complaint just an observation

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Travelled with family

25 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Loved the historic ambiance (but felt the modern artworks hanging at top of stairwell incongruous with the feel of the hotel.) Charming hotel but slightly tired. Friendly staff. Convenient location.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel, Brisbane

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

25 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with family

22 Apr 2025

VERY convenient for train station. If not important suggest looking elsewhere. Dated.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

20 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

This is an older hotel, and a few of the touches are quite old. Some of the wallpaper isn’t sticking to the walls very well and there’s carpet in the elevator, which takes a few minutes of holding down the button before it will move. The staircases were stunning and the food at dinner is fabulous. I thought they could’ve had a little bit more for the continental breakfast in the way of pastries and such, but eating was held in a ballroom room giving you a feel of elegance.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Wilfred, Halifax

Travelled with group

16 Apr 2025

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

We won't be back to this hotel. It smells quite musty, perhaps the carpets aren't shampooed enough. Housekeeping only every 2nd day??? We didn't need it but it shouldn't have been dictated by them. We killed 3 flies in the bathroom. The restaurant/bar tables were piled with dirty dishes. Definitely not worth the price.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

16 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean, comfortable and convenient to travel, shopping and food. I'll definitely return.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence, ISLE OF LEWIS

16 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lumy

Travelled with group

15 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We only stayed 1 nice but it was great

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

12 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

This hotel was once very elegant. Royalty stayed here. The physical property retains some of the elegance, but the staff and service does not. "Inexperienced" comes to my mind.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

12 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very handy for city centre

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle, Long Beach

Travelled with group

11 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Staff was very helpful and supremely welcoming!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Travelled with family

9 Apr 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid. Worst service.

Due to a problem with the rooms they were unable to fulfil our booking - which we only then discovered on arrival. We were moved to a far inferior hotel with no offer of a refund of the difference. Awful service.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Endrias

9 Apr 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

9 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overall it's an old hotel that has had some money invested in it but more to go!. Only real downside was the noise of the seagulls nesting on the train station roof!!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

8 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

2 Apr 2025

Disliked: Amenities

Room smelled of feces. Phone in room was sticky. There was a hole in the floor in the hallway covered by carpet. Stains on floor in bedroom. No air or vent in room or bathroom, had to open window to get air and room was very hot. Staff was helpful when we checked in but desk staff was unfriendly and argumentative when we explained we were checking out due to the very uncomfortable conditions.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

1 Apr 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

29 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A grand hotel, slightly worn

This has always been a nice hotel to stay in, very central in Inverness and right alongside the railway station (which is why I use it, as a resident elsewhere in the Highlands). It was grand once, and they are working hard to keep it in good condition, but it has a slightly worn feel, with signs of damp around the shower for example. However, the bed was comfortable, there was tea and coffee making facilities with complimentary biscuits, and a good quality TV. It was a welcome respite after a long, disrupted rail journey from London!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025