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The Royal Highland Hotel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Lobby
Front of property
Classic Double or Twin Room
Room amenity
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$222
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct

Explore the area

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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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(70 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Cozy Single Room

Cozy Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Cozy Double/Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Inverness

The Royal Highland Hotel puts you in the heart of Inverness, within steps of Victorian Market and Eastgate Shopping Centre. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Ash Restaurant, is open for lunch and dinner. ASH BAR is the hotel's own bar. Business amenities include meeting rooms and limo/town car service. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Inverness City Centre hotel include Inverness Castle and Inverness Cathedral.

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 Station - 5 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tooth & Claw - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe De Paulo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scotch & Rye - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Highland Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
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 eco-certified The Royal Highland Hotel.

This 3-star Inverness hotel is smoke free.

  • 84 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal Highland Hotel?

The Royal Highland Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Highland Hotel?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Highland Hotel on 16 Oct 2025 start from AU$222.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Highland Hotel?

The closest beach to The Royal Highland Hotel is Dores Beach (12.5 km).

Does The Royal Highland Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Highland Hotel?

No, The Royal Highland Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

The Royal Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1011 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building! Staff was helpful and friendly, food in the restaurant and the service was great. Walking down the grand staircase is special!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a little bit of an issue but otherwise everything else was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ziqian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Some rooms face directly into the train station. Facilities functional but don’t look too closely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Janette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is ok for an overnight stay and due to its proximity to the train and bus stations is well placed. However the furniture in our room was in poor condition and the cooked breakfast was not good value. In general it all felt a bit sad. Possibly stay at Premier Inn or similar next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mrs E, Epsom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean classic hotel. A bit pricey and breakfast is extra. Receptionist polite but didn't give a warm Scottish welcome. Large comfy beds ensure a great night's sleep. UHT milk (but no chiller in room so have to accept this) and only enough tea/coffee for 2 cups each per night. Limited beverage selection with only tea/coffee. No hot chocolate nor fruit teas. Fab location if you're travelling by train as right next door to station.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Agatha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely centrally located property conveniently located next door to the train station. Suffered from a broken elevator for the duration of our stay, which was tremendously inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had lifts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This once grand railway hotel is in poor and tired condition. Very overpriced
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Austin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is good but seemed like there was a lot of neglect for the rooms and amenities. Elevator was broken, rooms seemed dingy, parking was confusing and not much of it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sue

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Dreadful, particularly at the cost!

I paid nearly £300 for a one night stay (more than I usually pay in the City of London) because it is right next door to the railway station and we were catching a train to Edinburgh early the following morning. I checked that it had a lift as we were travelling for 3 weeks hiking and camping as well as visiting cities so would have heavy cases to manoeuvre. The most positive word I can use to describe the member of staff who checked us in is ‘disinterested’ and It was only when I asked how to find the lift that he said that the lift was broken and that we should use the stairs. No offer of help was made even though my husband and I are obviously older, I had to ask for it. He said he would bring the bags up at some point. As we were leaving our room 30 minutes later we met him on the landing, he just put the bags down where he was, turned around and went back downstairs without a word. The corridor outside our room was being used as a store for linen bags. When we arrived they were all closed up but by the time we went down for breakfast they had all been opened up for the housekeeping staff to use. The corridor itself was in a very poor state. The room was clean, but very dated and the paintwork in the bathroom definitely needed some work. I’m not sure if health & safety law is the same in Scotland as in England but if it is, the bathroom blind in the bathroom is illegal as it doesn’t have a chain safety clip fitted.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The outside of the property is all worn and looks very run down. When given our first room it was on the 3rd floor with the lift been broken. Got to the room and it was freezing the window was drafty and the walls were all cracked the shower was mouldy and did not even have a shower. When I phoned to change rooms the woman was so nice and said we would be moved to a better room when we got back from being out. I then got a phone call from another woman on reception telling us to get back now to sort it out before letting me speak she ended the phone on me which is very rude . When we got back she said we should have told her instead of phoning to complain. Our second room was not much better still drafty window and bathroom had cracked tiles and was mouldy in parts too. Only good thing was the dinner staff were very nice and we had no issues there. Over all stay was awful and ruined our time away now understand why people say you should read reviews before staying places.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Meryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our room exceeded out expectations with a kitchen and huge bedroom. The washing machine a great perk as we have been traveling by tandem. Restaurant expensive but the food and portions were good. Staff responsive and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station, and easy walking to most restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lori-Dawn

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernadette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

TIM

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Third floor a bit run down
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom Van

Liked: Amenities
Convenient location next to the train station. Room was tidy. Double bed is awfully small for two people, but we made do. Really our only complaint is that the room was hot and hard to get comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kenny John

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with group
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
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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

GRAHAM

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