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The Royal Highland Hotel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified Inverness hotel in Inverness City Centre with a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
Front of property
Classic Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge
Bar (on property)

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
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre
    1 min walk
  • Ash Inverness
    1 min walk
  • Inverness Bus Station
    3 min walk
  • Inverness (INV)
    12 min drive

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Room options

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Cozy Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Cozy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Cozy Double/Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Single Room

  • 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

Located in Inverness City Centre, The Royal Highland Hotel is next to popular attractions like Eastgate Shopping Centre and Victorian Market. This 84-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 1 min walk
  • Victorian Market - 1 min walk
  • Inverness Castle - 8 min walk
  • Inverness Cathedral - 10 min walk
  • Eden Court Theatre - 12 min walk

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

Eco-certified Inverness hotel in Inverness City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
Guests of The Royal Highland Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and coffee in a common area. There's limited parking and limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.
Plasma TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, portable fans, and safes are also standard. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

Property amenities

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

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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 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 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at The Royal Highland Hotel?

The Royal Highland Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Dec 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Highland Hotel on Dec 24, 2024 start from $76.66, 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.

What's there to see around The Royal Highland Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Inverness City Centre, just steps from Eastgate Shopping Centre and Victorian Market, and within a short walk of Inverness Castle. You'll also find Inverness Cathedral and Eden Court Theatre less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, The Royal Highland Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Royal Highland Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and wedding services at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at The Royal Highland Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Royal Highland Hotel serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Ash Restaurant.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Royal Highland Hotel for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from The Royal Highland Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Royal Highland Hotel is Inverness (INV), which is 8.5 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Royal Highland Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Royal Highland Hotel.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Royal Highland Hotel.

The Royal Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1003 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

8/10 Good

Tracy, Englewood

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WI-FI was non functional which caused problems for my travel partner. I found the staff just wonderfully helpful - i was sick and needed to see a Dr. The Desk Staff directed me to see Keith at Boots Pharmacy, who in turn sent me to see a Dr. up the street. Within the hour I had prescription medication in my hand.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Mason

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. The air conditioner in the room didn’t work and the fan was barely standing. I slept very warm
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quaint and lovely property. It shows its age, but has aged quite gracefully. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and the attached restaurant is top-notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Hugh P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was a drain odour in the bathroom and the shower stall was ridiculously small. There was no on site parking for most guests, about 10 spots, and we had to go a few streets away
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellence all round.
A beautiful historic hotel where we chose to stay after a journey on the Caledonian Sleeper as the entrance is a matter of yards from the station entrance. The staff were friendly, professional and knowledgeable if a question was asked of them. I was a little concerned that continental breakfast was standard, but it was extremely extensive with cereals, pastries, meats, fruits, various cofffes and tea from the two machines. There was a also a good selection for a number of allergies/intolerances without having to make a special request. It is worth noting that it is an independent hotel and not owned by any chain; this counts for a lot in my book. All-in-all an excellent experience and we will definitely stay again if we return to Inverness.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the old feel of the place with the conveniences we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has great atmosphere and the location is very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely atmosphere, charming helpful staff, great food. Made to feel very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Loved the location and room was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keefe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A classic old school hotel, even had an actual key for the room - don’t change a thing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Rooms need to be updated. Floors need to be redone. Creek a lot. Service in the bar is slow. Breakfast quality is so so. Food in the restaurant was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Désirée

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel has charm from once before. It's clear that more maintenance and upkeep is needed. Although we had a window right next to the train station, we didn't hear much noise during the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No hot water in shower even next night after reporting. Dining wait staff didn’t have much knowledge of menu items
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Dhara

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
The property has a convenient location, but the room was disappointingly small and uncomfortably hot. The lobby stands out as the most appealing part of the hotel. Unfortunately, the receptionist was not very welcoming and offered no information about the local area. To top it off, we were charged more than our original booking price, which was both unexpected and frustrating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The breakfast was only average
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were great. They were clean and they had everything we needed. The bar wasn't as good. We ordered a couple of mixed drinks which they got completely wrong. Luckily, I think they knew because they gave them to us for free. There wasn't parking right outside but I loved all the shops and pubs that were so close.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location next to railway station, but hotel is old and tired and very basic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning hotel with historic features and a feeling of grandieur
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024