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The Royal Highland Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified hotel near Eastgate Shopping Centre

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Lobby
Lunch and dinner served
Classic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Front of property
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Cozy Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Cozy Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Cozy Double/Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple (Without Cot)

  • Sleeps 3

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Single Use

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room 1/2 Pax

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Inverness

Inverness City Centre stay.With a stay at this Inverness City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Victorian Market and Eastgate Shopping Centre. Inverness Castle and Inverness Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Inverness Castle - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Inverness Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Eden Court Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Scotch & Rye - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tooth & Claw - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe de Paulo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bad Girl Bakery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Highland Hotel

3-star eco-certified hotel near Eastgate Shopping Centre
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 a 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Highland Hotel offers 84 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Plasma televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Inverness hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.01 miles (GBP 7 per day)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 9 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 fee: GBP 10.00
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10
Express check-out available

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.

Property 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 9.00 to 12.00 per person
  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 7 per day (0.01 mi away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (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 each 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

How close is The Royal Highland Hotel to the airport?

The Royal Highland Hotel is 8.5 mi (12-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Highland Hotel on Jul 24, 2025 start from $184.41, excluding 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.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Highland Hotel.

How close is The Royal Highland Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 8.4 mi (18-min drive) from Dores Beach and 14.4 mi (28-min drive) from Rosemarkie Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Royal Highland Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Royal Highland Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 9.00 and 12.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Royal Highland Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel have a pool?

The Royal Highland Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Royal Highland Hotel to downtown Inverness?

The Royal Highland Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Inverness.

The Royal Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1004 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

Kelly

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A grand hotel, slightly worn

This has always been a nice hotel to stay in, very central in Inverness and right alongside the railway station (which is why I use it, as a resident elsewhere in the Highlands). It was grand once, and they are working hard to keep it in good condition, but it has a slightly worn feel, with signs of damp around the shower for example. However, the bed was comfortable, there was tea and coffee making facilities with complimentary biscuits, and a good quality TV. It was a welcome respite after a long, disrupted rail journey from London!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Keith, Willenhall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but could do with updating and walls are thin between rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Bend

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and trip
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant hotel right from train station nice area for shop pubs and they have a lovely bar great pint walk to river side hotel 5star
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient for the station. Clean bathroom. Room needs updating. Window didn’t open.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gill

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Old traditional hotel .One small elderly lift , slow ,and kept getting stuck ,so long waits. Breakfast buffet ok but not great. On the plus side the hotel is in an great position for getting around Inverness on foot .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

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

Random stay for a couple vacation.

I must credit that it is pretty well maintained for such an old hotel. Quite suprise to see the tiny bottles, shampoo, body bath coz most hotels have changed to refillable bottles in support of sustainability efforts. The bed is really tiny. Definately not even a queen. Maybe a super single plus. Sink is choked to the brim & drains very slowly. No refrigerator, no A/C, just a fan. Parking available but at 1st come 1st serve. Gonna be lucky coz non residence are hogging the lots & the hotel does not help manage it. Overall, the location is a plus. Very centralised & walkable to most attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location pity so noisy from street outside hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

cem

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great value for quality
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vignesh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Only issue was the shower wasn’t ideal at all. Our room didn’t get hot water in the shower, and when we got hot water then it barely came out of the spout.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elden

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was close to restaurants, bars with music, Leakeys Book Store and a market. We had a wonderful time. Parking lot is small. Beautiful old hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute place right by train station. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Comfy bed with large bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marie, Aberdeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is a nice hotel but perhaps a bit dated. It is right next to the train station so very convient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Station

A wonderful old hotel, so convenient for public transport users, especially the train. Well that was why it was built. It would always be my first choice of places in Inverness. If you wish to be negative you could say finding the upper rooms is not straightforward. To me, that's a great characteristic - you may find yourself coming down by the right or left side of the wonderful staircase - it's very bonnie.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is just outdated - carpets could use a deep clean, shower grout needed some upkeep and some of the wall paper is coming off due to age. The staff is friendly and this hotel is centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lovely traditional Hotel right next to the Train station and a short walk to the bus station.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for train travel & catching tour buses. Lots of shops & restaurants in easy walking distance. Staff was very helpful & pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Raffaele

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very dated with damaged furniture (desk) and dented electric heater on the wall. The restaurant was very overpriced - £25 for basic fish and chips which had raw batter - and service was lacking. After waiting to get someone’s attention for about 15 minutes, in an almost empty room, I got up and order a drink at the bar. Better options in the area for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Expected better fro the price

The location is good next to the station and the hotel has character. However there was a lot of noise from outside the room, including the cleaners vacuuming the corridor at 0745 on a Sunday morning. We stayed two nights but the room was not serviced by housekeeping, apparently reception should have explained that a note has to be hung on the door for the room to be serviced, but that information was not passed on and was not written down in the room. The room was in the mid-pricing point, so I expected better service and less noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025