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

Reviews

8.0 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 wooden headboard, a floral armchair, a wooden dresser, and a red patterned rug.

Classic Double or Twin Room

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

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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 Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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

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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

Royal Room

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

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
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Highlander - ‬3 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 12 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

  • Bed sheets 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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 12 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 Nov 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Highland Hotel on Dec 3, 2026 start from $95, 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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1016 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but a bit noisy due to trains andd street noise
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, housekeeping was excellent and friendly. Staff were all very accommodating and friendly. Hotels ok’d and quaint which I loved. Everything was excellent. It is so close to everything. Good was great. Fantastic stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel, it was my second stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and located close to a lot of stores, restaurants, and both the train and bus station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved location and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to bus station. Luggage storage prior to check-in and post check-out was a breeze. Old hotel with some quirks and lots of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We could stay in a huge twin room with kings bed each of us, which was bonus. The room was pleasant and we had a comfirtable stay, thank you. The location was just next to the station which was also very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Only the location is fine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good Receptionist most helpful to highlight areas within walking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were helpful, room was nice…parking was difficult.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and very close to city center.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to the rail station. Had a great old/original feel to it. Very big room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful old (historic) hotel. The room was clean and comfortable. Although the building is old, it is well maintained. Very classic. They had an art exhibit in the lobby - really wonderful. I loved it! I would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean large room. A bit basic with dated decor but perfect location next to train station in the heart of town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very convenient to the train and town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely hotel to stay in in Inverness. The staircase is really beautiful and the room we stayed in was a good size and really clean. Breakfast in the morning was a continental which had plenty to chose from and the staff were always friendly and helpful. Most the the staff on reception were really helpful and friendly and went out of their way to help you if they could. Very convenient for the train and bus station and walking into the city centre itself. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

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