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The Royal Highland Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Eastgate Shopping Centre

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Stunning staircase in the hotel lobby, featuring a beautifully designed metal railing and a vibrant floral arrangement.
Classic architecture meets elegant charm at The Royal Highland Hotel, featuring a prominent entrance and decorative stonework.
Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a spacious seating area with plush armchairs and a round table, a checkered floor, and a grand staircase with ornate railings.
Cozy hotel room with a traditional dresser, flat-screen TV, and plush armchair.
Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, plush throw blanket, and comfortable chair.
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

8.2 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
  • Restaurants 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 hire 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 curtains
The current price is £178
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Cozy Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Cozy Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Cozy Double/Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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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About the area

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

  • ‪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

The Royal Highland Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 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 visit Ash Restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and central location.

Languages

English, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

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 and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • 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
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Off-site 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 hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 – On-site café.
ASH BAR – On-site bar.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 off-site and costs GBP 9 per day (0.01 mi away)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Yes. Parking spaces 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 social distancing and check-out are available.

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

Have fun with nearby winter activities such as 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 on-site 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. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for shopping.

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The Royal Highland Hotel Reviews

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

Popular mentions

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Location
Restaurant
Train station
Breakfast
Bed
Parking
Food
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • The in-house restaurant served excellent food and provided a great dining experience. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and trip
Kathleen, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Old and meh

Stayed there 2 nights. Girl behind the bar was lovely. Otherwise staff did not seem to want to be there. Managers seemed stressed and panicking about stuff. Cleaners wanted ad every time you passed them on the corridor if you were leaving and your room number, I don’t know why because our bed was not made or towels replaced. Hotel is well located but it’s not worth the money.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very convenient for the train station

Our first room was very spacious and airy with a comfortable bed. The bathroom was spotless and roomy. The second room was much smaller and the bed wasn't as comfortable as the first one. It overlooked a noisy passage way where bottles were emptied and people trundled their suitcases. The hotel in general looked a little tired and in need of an uplift.
Nora, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

2/10 Poor

While the exterior and staircase are appealing and are what initially drew me to booking a room here for our anniversary trip, there were incredibly loud sleeping conditions, peeling paint and questionable cleanliness of our room. Losing out on a pre-paid room and proximity to the bus and train stations are the only thing that kept us in the hotel for a second night so that we could leave first thing in the morning.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable and convenient to travel, shopping and food. I'll definitely return.
Rosemary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super cute place right by train station. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Comfy bed with large bathroom.
Kristin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A ROYAL Location

We selected this property due to its location to the train station. Close to everything we wanted to see and do. The breakfast was wonderful. We had one dinner at the hotel and it was excellent. I would have rated the entire property excellent except the lift wasn’t working and we climbed a lot of stairs with luggage. Other than that - I’d stay again
Lori-Dawn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely
Isabel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location for train travel & catching tour buses. Lots of shops & restaurants in easy walking distance. Staff was very helpful & pleasant.
Nancy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mattea, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location pity so noisy from street outside hotel
Anthony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It is a nice hotel but perhaps a bit dated. It is right next to the train station so very convient.
Marie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This property was close to restaurants, bars with music, Leakeys Book Store and a market. We had a wonderful time. Parking lot is small. Beautiful old hotel!
Elden, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

VERY convenient for train station. If not important suggest looking elsewhere. Dated.
Kevin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Mixed bag

I recently stayed at this hotel and found the experience to be a bit of a mixed bag. On the positive side, the room was very clean and comfortable—exactly what you'd hope for when traveling. The bed was cozy, the space was well-kept, and overall, it provided a quiet and restful environment. However, the service left something to be desired. The team members working the front desk during afternoon check-in, as well as those at the bar and during breakfast, were not particularly warm or welcoming. Interactions felt rushed or indifferent, which was disappointing. That said, I do want to acknowledge the woman working in the morning—she was a bright spot in the experience. Friendly, helpful, and genuinely kind, she stood out from the rest of the staff and helped make the morning more pleasant. Overall, if you're looking for a clean and comfortable place to sleep, this hotel delivers. But if service and hospitality are high on your list, you might find the experience lacking—unless you're lucky enough to cross paths with the morning staff member who truly knows how to make guests feel welcome. Close to train station, attached, lots of great shopping and cafes/restaurants nearby.
Dana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Jimmy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel but could do with updating and walls are thin between rooms
Keith, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Loved the location and room was comfortable.
Celeste, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed our stay, everything very good. Great location for the shops.
3-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel is just outdated - carpets could use a deep clean, shower grout needed some upkeep and some of the wall paper is coming off due to age. The staff is friendly and this hotel is centrally located.
Dana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We always stay at the Royal Highland. It's a beautiful old hotel right in the middle of Inverness.
Derick, 1-night trip