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The Royal Highland Hotel

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Room amenity
Lobby lounge
Classic Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 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
(75 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 | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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 a safe and coffee/tea makers. Plasma televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Inverness hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board 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 such as 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 proximity to shopping 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 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 at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Ash Restaurant – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Gallery Cafe – On-site café.
ASH BAR – On-site 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
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
  • Off site 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1007 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

patrick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

laura

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Edan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the hotel style. Charm of days gone by. Loved the main staircase to the rooms. My room was small but well set out. Single room still had separate bathroom toilet. Nicely furnished. The reception area and lounge was very welcoming. Close to train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not have breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Large room, comfortable bed, nice towels. Great value would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Decent hotel, could do with a refurb but clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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