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Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

3-star property
7 Ness Walk, Inverness, Scotland 1-855-201-7819

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2.8 out of 5
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"We had a river view room, which was the best thing about the stay. The shower, sink and toilet was clean along with the bedding. When we searched the ... " More

By a verified traveler on Tue 08 Oct 2019

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Hotel Description

3-star hotel near Inverness Castle

On riverwalk

With a stay at this Inverness City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Inverness Castle and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. Inverness Cathedral and Eden Court Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

Restaurant, bar/lounge

A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. A coffee shop, dry cleaning, and luggage storage are also on offer.

Free WiFi, flat-screen TVs

The 76 guestrooms have flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and offer free WiFi and 24-hour room service. Other amenities include coffee/tea makers, hair dryers, and free toiletries.

Standard Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$78* Per night/room May 24 - May 25

Standard Double or Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Family Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Executive Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Executive Double Room, River View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality ratings based on 6 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
2.8 out of 5 3.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 2.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 2.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Everyone (3) Couples (2) Family (1)
3 out of 5
We had a river view room, which was the best thing about the stay. The shower, sink and toilet was clean along with the bedding. When we searched the bed for bed bugs (which we do at every hotel) there were crumbs on the mattress, but thankfully no signs of bugs. The lighting in our room was dim and the walls were dingy around doors and light switches. You can tell trim and windows have been painted over multiple times and the bathroom door was all chipped up at the bottom. I personally felt uncomfortable and would not stay here again. We did not eat at the restaurant in the hotel based on the reviews, but it was also closed early (before 8:00pm) on the day we checked in.

Posted by on Oct 8, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 9, 2019 by The Columba Hotel

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It is your feedback that we learn from and use to improve how we look after our treasured guests. We work hard to deliver an exceptional guest experience, and it's apparent in this case that we fell short of your expectations. Please be assured that our teams are working hard to address the issues you have highlighted. We hope to have an opportunity to earn back your trust in the very near future.

4 out of 5
nothing , parking two block way at Church , not willing to help you with baggge , only to say WERE SORRY !!!! ould even change our money so we could wh some clothes !!!! SUCKS!!!!!

Posted by on Sep 24, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Nov 22, 2019 by The Columba Team

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It is your feedback that we learn from and use to improve how we look after our treasured guests. We work hard to deliver an exceptional guest experience, and it's apparent in this case that we fell short of your expectations. Please be assured that our teams are working hard to address the issues you have highlighted. We hope to have an opportunity to earn back your trust in the very near future.

3 out of 5
Pros: Old world charm. Location. Con: The property is a little run down and much smaller rooms than expected.

Posted by on Sep 19, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 22, 2019 by The Columba Team

Thank you for the great review of Columba Hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon.

3 out of 5

Great location downtown on the river

Pros: The bar staff, menu, and location in the hotel. The location of the hotel. Breakfast was good.
Cons: Update the rooms.
Location: It is directly across the river from the castle, great river walk directly out of the front door. It is also very close to some great dining/shopping.
Upon arrival and check in, we were informed there was no parking for the hotel so we had to search for paid parking for the night. The view of Castle Inverness was amazing from the front of the hotel and there is a great river walk right in front of the hotel. The location was amazing. The hotel rooms could really use some updating, but they were clean and comfortable. The only complaint about the room was we left the window open for fresh air and were woke early in the morning by the hotel cook staff out in the courtyard we faced yelling and laughing. It woke us way too early. Breakfast was good. The server staff were pleasant and helpful. The bartenders were amazing! They were personable, helpful about the area, and gave great suggestions about touring Scotland and Scottish life!

Posted by , from Dallas, TX on May 1, 2017

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3 out of 5

Great location but lacking in other areas

Pros: The location and view, view, view.
Cons: Included English Breakfast and attitude of service workers in the back restaurant.
The location of this hotel is excellent - right across from the canal from Inverness Castle. The view from the front bar is amazing at night with the castle lit up, and the bar has a nice selection of beverages and decent pub food. The room was comfortable enough - nothing fancy. We backed up to the back alley so had to hear garbage collection quite early one morning. Our biggest complaint is the included breakfast. Apparently this hotel caters to large bus groups, so entering the breakfast buffet room (a different area than the front bar I mentioned earlier), they did not seem prepared to handle a group of two. Our table the first morning was quite dirty, and when I asked to be moved, I got an attitude and excuses - a simple apology and new table would have sufficed. The food had sat out quite a while on the buffet and we must have come in after a large group with selections not being replenished.

Posted by , from NY on Aug 8, 2014

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1 out of 5

Terrible Hotel - Nothing "Bespoke" Here

Pros: Absolutely Nothing, this was the worst hotel experience ever
Cons: This hotel needs significant renovation to bring it to the basic level of acceptable. Carpets need cleaning, walls need paint, replace furniture.
Location: location near the castle
We toured Scotland and Ireland for 21 days and luckily this hotel was the only low point of our vacation. Don't be deceived but the lovely photos and the nice views. It is definitely not worth the bother to stay in a hotel that has not been properly maintained for some 20 years. We were fortunate to have a room on the front of the hotel facing the castle, but that is where the fortune ended. The corridor and room walls and carpets were generally dirty and in disrepair, the bathroom was a disaster with mold in the grout, and the furniture looked like it belonged at a flea market. All for $230 per night. Immediately upon arrival and after the shock had passed, we started a desperate search for another hotel in Inverness in an attempt to leave immediately. Unfortunately everything was booked. I went to the desk and requested a change of the room. He offered another room next door, which I examined and found to be exactly the same as the room we were in. I notified the front desk clerk that we would be departing immediately in the morning. He was genuinely apologetic and embarrassed. The following morning the same clerk was still on duty, and was quick to refund our second night as we departed this hotel. In over 23 years of traveling with my spouse in many different cities around the world, we could not recall a worse experience.

Posted by , from California on Aug 1, 2014

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About the Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Location 7 Ness Walk, Inverness, Scotland IV3 5NF

Renovations + Closures

This property is closed from January 1 2021 to April 25 2021 (dates subject to change).

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 0 square feet (0 square meters). Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. This 3-star Inverness hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 0 sq ft of conference space
  • 0 sq m of conference space
  • Dining venue
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Airport: Inverness (INV) (17 km / 10.5 mi)
  • Train station: Inverness Station (1.7 km / 1 mi)

Room Amenities

Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality offers 76 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This Inverness hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.

Victoria Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.

MacNabs Bar and Bistro - Onsite bar.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • In-room accessibility

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 6 AM

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per stay.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

No onsite parking is available

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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.

No onsite parking is available. This property accepts credit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours
  • Online Penalty Collection

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: GBP 9.95 per person (approximately)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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National Rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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