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Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with spa, near Inverness Castle

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Indoor pool
Body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps, body scrubs, facials
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
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Located in Inverness City Centre, near the historic Inverness Castle, Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa offers an upscale eco-certified retreat. Indulge in rejuvenating treatments at Sleeping Beauty Spa and enjoy convenient amenities like free self parking and a computer station.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is £239
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul

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Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Day bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Day bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Comfort Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Day bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Comfort Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Day bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, View

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Day bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Day bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room;Small Room) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room;Small Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Day bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Small Cosy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Interior

Executive River Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

1 Double Bed, Standard Room, Free High Speed Internet, Comfort, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Interior

Executive River Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Bathroom amenities | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
8 Ness Walk, Inverness, Scotland, IV3 5NG

What's nearby

  • Inverness Museum and Art Gallery - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inverness Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Victorian Market - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 22 min drive
  • Inverness Station - 11 min walk
  • Beauly Station - 16 min drive
  • Conon Bridge Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Milk Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Xoko - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Johnny Foxes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Tavern - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa

Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Inverness Castle. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, aromatherapy or manicures and pedicures. Other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English, Polish, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 110 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • This property also serves Jain vegetarian food. Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site valet parking (GBP 10 per stay)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu
  • Children's games
  • Baby bath

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Bike parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 89
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 64
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Day bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

Sleeping Beauty Spa has 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open selected days. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Dining

Brasserie – This bar specialises in local cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

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

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 14.95 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Valet parking costs GBP 10 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa and nearby?

Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa has a spa and an indoor pool, as well as a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local cuisine.

What's the area around Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa like?

Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa is located by the river in Inverness City Centre, a short 9-minute walk from Inverness Castle and 3 minutes' walk from Inverness Cathedral. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The spa facilities were excellent, clean, and very well-regarded by guests. (18 reviews)
  • The pool area was a highlight, with many guests praising its quality, cleanliness, and relaxing atmosphere. (12 reviews)
  • The property's gym was well-equipped with plenty of cardio machines and a leisure complex. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Would Stay Again.

Great location. Near everything Inverness has to offer. The rooms were very clean and felt very sound proofed which we really enjoyed and appreciated. The breakfast wasn't worth the price but other than that we loved the hotel stay. We stayed for four nights.
angelina, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tunnocks teacakes at reception what more can I say

Tunnocks teacakes at reception what more can I say! Central and walkable. Cosy room, quiet
Deborah c, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was nice and spacious. The shower was extremely tiny.
Aryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location & good facilities & good rooms.
Riccardo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was very, very nice. Our room overlooked the river, and was bright and sunny. Front desk staff was very accommodating and met all our needs. My only suggestion is that since there are so many elderly people touring there, that you install safety grab bars in the shower at waist height. Otherwise our stay was fantastic!
Veronica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Liked so much I would go back again Very pleasant staff, and location was good Perfect stay
william, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel. Great location. It has very limited parking.
Lauren, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and great facilities would recommend
Francis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night stay on my way to Orkney
DAVID, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the stay
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel in the centre of Inverness

Excellent hotel, helpful, friendly staff. We had lunch in the brasserie which was delicious. Highly recommended. The spa was lovely and very clean. We had a cozy double room which was exactly as expected. Right in the heart of Inverness. We will definitely be back again.
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

nice hotel and spa/pool
Martin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel opposite the Ness and Castle

Really love check in lady, Ale, plus I loved the steam room / sauna. All you need on a cold day in Scotland! Clean rooms, everything you need.
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, excellent quality facilities. Fantastic food
Olubunmi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really wonderful hotel and the staff are so attentive, kind and friendly. They make you welcome right from the time you arrive. Rooms were exceptionally clean. We had a wonderful stay and will certainly be returning.
Richard, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is in an excellent location. The room we had was overlooking the river and castle so we were very lucky. We were going to a show at the Eden Court theatre which was only a short walk away. My only criticism is the lack of parking for guests staying at the hotel.
Mary, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Walking distance to city centre and Eden Court Could have done with a bigger bed but it looks like beds were being replaced as we left
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Had a lovely room albeit with scaffolding outside our window Leisure facilities were very nice and helpful staff
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it, amazing location!
Fernanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel

Nice spacious clean rooms and staff were lovely. Spa and pool were excellant. We stay here everytime we go to Inverness and never disappointed.
Craig, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Only one small complaint. Too little parking on site. Permit Parking is available nearby but it could be closer
Fergus, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The property is extremely dated and in need of an update. I should have known with best Western. It was also disappointing to only have instant coffee in the room.
Vera, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location from main highway, quiet, walk to restaurants/pub. Nice buffet breakfast and hotel bar.
Donald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Please stay. The gym/spa area was a nice extra. And rooms were clean and a good size. The only comment would be the pad rather than mattress on the beds. Very strange. Otherwise a nice place.
Raffaele, 1-night trip