The Royal Highland Hotel - Inverness

$$$$||View on mapInverness, United KingdomStation Square, 18 Academy Street, Inverness, United Kingdom, IV1 1LG|
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The Royal Highland Hotel - Inverness
Station Square, 18 Academy Street, Inverness, United Kingdom, IV1 1LG·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.7Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.3
Cleanliness8.2
Comfort8.2
Staff8.2
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.7
Facilities7.6
Free WiFi7.6
Who stays here
Couples49%
Families20%
Solo19%
Groups11%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.7Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.3
Cleanliness8.2
Comfort8.2
Staff8.2
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.7
Facilities7.6
Free WiFi7.6
Who stays here
Couples49%
Families20%
Solo19%
Groups11%

Victorian-era hotel with Titanic-inspired staircase in central Inverness

Location & Surroundings

The Royal Highland Hotel sits next to Inverness Railway Station, with Inverness Castle and Loch Ness a short distance away. Guests can access the Malt Whisky Trail and Culloden Battlefield from this central base. Inverness Airport is 15 minutes' drive from the hotel.

Rooms & Accommodations

The Royal Highland Hotel offers 86 rooms with traditional decor, high ceilings, and satellite TV. Each room includes tea and coffee making facilities, and some have views of the historic area. Family rooms are spacious, and the hotel is pet-friendly with designated accommodations.

Dining Experiences

Ash Restaurant serves an à la carte menu with locally sourced fish from nearby lochs and rivers. The Gallery Café offers traditional meals in a setting that blends Victorian elegance with modern comfort. A bar and snack bar are available, with special diet menus and kids' meals.

Art & Cultural Offerings

An on-site art gallery hosts prestigious works by Highland artists on permanent display. The grand staircase, inspired by the Titanic, adds a unique historical touch to the Royal Highland Hotel Inverness. The hotel has a long-standing dedication to art and culture, with temporary art galleries also available.

Family & Pet-Friendly Amenities

Family-friendly accommodations include spacious rooms and activities for children. The Royal Highland Hotel allows pets and provides a dedicated area for guests with dogs during breakfast. Board games and puzzles are available for family entertainment.

  • Location: Next to Inverness Railway Station, 15 min from airport
  • Rooms: 86 rooms with high ceilings and satellite TV
  • Dining: Ash Restaurant & Gallery Café with local Scottish cuisine
  • Art & Culture: On-site art gallery and Titanic-inspired grand staircase
  • Family & Pets: Family rooms, pet-friendly accommodations, board games
  • Nearby: Malt Whisky Trail, Culloden Battlefield, Loch Ness
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP 12.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of rooms:90
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Rooms and availability

Single Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
Cosy Single Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
Comfort Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports & Fitness

  • Skiing
  • Golf course

Services

  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Room features

  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Royal Highland Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 77 £
📏 Distance to centre 300 m
✈️ Distance to airport 13.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport Inverness, INV

Location

Station Square, 18 Academy Street, Inverness, United Kingdom, IV1 1LG
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Station Square, 18 Academy Street, Inverness, United Kingdom, IV1 1LG
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Station Square, 18 Academy Street, Inverness, United Kingdom, IV1 1LG
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Castle
Inverness Castle
560 m
InvernessScotland
River Ness
560 m
Museum
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
410 m
Art object
Flora Macdonald statue
400 m
Church
Old High St Stephen's Church
150 m
Falcon Square
120 m
Gallery
Castle Gallery
290 m
Town House High Street Castle Street/High Street
Inverness Town House
230 m
Shopping Area
Eastgate Shopping Centre
160 m
Market
Victorian Market
170 m
4-9 Huntly Street Highland House of Fraser
The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre
400 m
Church
St Mary's Catholic Church
380 m
Gallery
Scottish Flair Art Gallery
340 m
22 Bank Street
Dr Black's Memorial Hall
250 m
Store
Judith Glue
280 m
Church
Crown Church
410 m
Restaurant
Milk Bar
80 m
Restaurant
Annya's Cafe
100 m
Restaurant
The Rendezvous Cafe
290 m
Restaurant
Blend Tea & Coffee Merchants
200 m
Restaurant
Cafe Victoria
150 m
Restaurant
Lettuce Eat
210 m
Restaurant
Hong Kong kitchen
150 m
Restaurant
The Caledonian
310 m
Restaurant
Top Kapi
220 m
Restaurant
The Kings Highway
290 m

Reviews of The Royal Highland Hotel

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FAQ about The Royal Highland Hotel

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the perfect 3-star The Royal Highland Hotel?
You can visit Inverness Leisure, placed about a 25-minute walk from the perfect 3-star The Royal Highland Hotel or Ness Islands, which is 1.1 km away.
What popular attractions are closest to the perfect The Royal Highland Hotel?
Guests of the perfect The Royal Highland Hotel can visit Inverness Museum and Art Gallery (within close proximity of the accommodation), or the 1800s red sandstone Inverness Castle placed 7 minutes' walk away.
Does The Royal Highland Hotel have a car parking on site?
Yes, The Royal Highland Hotel provides parking spaces on site.
Are there any dining facilities close to the hotel?
For an evening meal near the hotel, guests can go to Subway restaurant placed only minutes from the property or Cafe Centro restaurant located 250 meters away).
Does this perfect hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of this perfect hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the perfect 3-star The Royal Highland Hotel?
Guests of the perfect 3-star The Royal Highland Hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 10:00. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.
How much does a room at the The Royal Highland Hotel hotel cost?
The prices at the The Royal Highland Hotel hotel start from $95.
What payment methods are accepted in the perfect 3-star The Royal Highland Hotel?
At the perfect 3-star The Royal Highland Hotel, guests can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa as well as other payment methods.
What room types does the hotel comprise?
The hotel provides such room types as Cosy Room and Classic Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the perfect 3-star The Royal Highland Hotel?
Most rooms of the perfect 3-star The Royal Highland Hotel include a trouser press and an air conditioner as well as tea/coffee making equipment and a laptop-compatible safe provided for guests' security.
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Yes, the staff of the perfect 3-star The Royal Highland Hotel can speak English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish.
Which facilities does the perfect 3-star The Royal Highland Hotel provide?
Top locations of the perfect 3-star The Royal Highland Hotel include a restaurant and baggage storage, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security.
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