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The Royal Highland Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Eastgate Shopping Centre

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A grand staircase with ornate railings, flanked by a reception desk and a clock.
The Royal Highland Hotel with a classic facade, large windows, and flower boxes.
A bar counter with multiple taps, including brands like Stella Artois and Guinness. Behind the counter, shelves are stocked with various bottles of alcohol.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a rug.
A grand lobby with a checkered floor, a central reception desk, and a staircase with ornate railings.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a floral armchair, a wooden dresser, and a red patterned rug.

Classic Double or Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(79 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a floral armchair, a wooden dresser, and a red patterned rug.

Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a mirror.

Cozy Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A table with a white vase containing purple flowers, a candle, and a menu from The Royal Highland Hotel.

Cozy Double/Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Royal Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Cozy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Inverness Castle - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Inverness Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Platform 8 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Highlander - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Moonshine Inverness - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scotch & Rye - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Highland Hotel

3-star 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 business-friendly 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)
  • 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.

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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 9 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 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12 to 22 for adults and GBP 6 to 11 for children
  • 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

  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 30.0 per day.

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 12 to 22 for adults, and GBP 6 to 11 for children
  • Offsite 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 30.0 per day

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

  • 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).

Property class

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 Aug 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Highland Hotel on Aug 31, 2026 start from $305, 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.

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 offered at The Royal Highland Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 12 and 22 for adults, GBP 6 and 11 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 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. A fee applies for early check-in.

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. 431 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1009 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Perfect central location. Really nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming hotel in Inverness, walking distance to the Inverness castle, and cathedral
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were helpful, room was nice…parking was difficult.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very convenient to the train and town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Iain

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds. Hotel a bit tired and not welcoming
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location. Very good breakfast options for the basic continental. Generous room servicing. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clint Steele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and very close to city center.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steps away from the train station made it ideal for us! The staff were very accommodating. The hotel is like a warm Scottish hug. Do enjoy the “Tea for Two” and enjoy the lovely and Royal libby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is old which is the great charm with it. The old look and charm makes the stay something to remember. The location is perfect as it is in the centre of Inverness.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was excellent value for money, and the foyer of hotel made one feel very grand.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick, front desk staff were nice, shower was great! Location is very convenient. My room was on the 2nd floor and I heard a fair amount of street noise at night and in the morning with the window open. I’d stay there again for location and the large room size, which is hard to find.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay this weekend at The Royal Highland. Rooms are comfy, clean & well equipped. Staff are polite & helpful. We’d stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great one-night stay before I headed to the Highlands. I would skip breakfast if you are watching your money, and eat at a local coffee shop or breakfast place instead. The staff was friendly, and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely continental breakfast served by very attentive staff. My stay was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great historic hotel in the highlands! Room was very clean. We were pleasantly surprised we could not hear the railroad as the hotel is right next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large! Great bathtub! Beds were comfortable. Did not eat at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terrill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in the heart of Inverness. Convenient to great music venues, pubs. Don’t count on finding a parking space on site. Garage a few blocks away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carlton

Liked: Cleanliness
The lobby is impressive, but the hallways and rooms need to be updated. The beds were very comfortable and quiet. A very convenient location next to the train station.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel . Enjoyed our night staying there . The young girl on reception was above and beyond helpful . Lovely girl . Who made us very welcome
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff, nice comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Shenagh

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good central location but hotel is rather tired inside. Our room had a damp odour.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chirsten

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean and staff was helpful in getting a taxi to the airport booked for me. It was more of a transit hotel than I had realized. It is connected to a train station and across the street from the busses. I also wish the door had an additional latch or deadbolt, as a female solo traveler I was uncomfortable not having that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful c
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026